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May 24--Newberry-- Growing Wood Products Exports

Submitted by: Dennis Gillan on May 12, 2011 at 7:35 pm Tagged with: AQA CE Mark Europe ISO, Events, Exports, Forestry, Newberry Source: ECI/Find New Markets

Forest product companies and timber owners in South Carolina and neighboring states will be able to learn how to grow or diversify their businesses through exporting at a Wood Products Export Seminar on May 24 in Newberry, S.C.
“We have a goal of growing our industry significantly over the next few years and exports will be key to that growth,” said Gene Kodama, State Forester and agency director for the S.C. Forestry Commission, which is organizing the event.
The seminar on Tuesday, May 24 will focus on fundamental issues of exporting along with presentations in key export areas including wood chips, logs, poles, and lumber. There will be discussions on top export markets for forest products from the Southeast as well as on logistics, financing and resources available to exporters.
The program includes an evening of networking and entertainment at the Newberry Opera House with the performance by Heart ‘N Soul, an 11-piece band known for its beach and popular music. In addition to the entertainment, a spouse/guest program is being developed during the day.
The seminar will be held in the Newberry Firehouse Conference Center next to the Newberry Opera House. Registration is $85, which includes lunch, breaks, materials and one ticket to the Heart ‘N Soul performance. Additional tickets can be purchased for the show for $25. Net proceeds from the show will go to relief efforts in South Carolina’s sister state of Queensland, Australia, and to Japan through sister-city relations.
Exhibitor space is available for $300, which includes registration for up to two people. Space for non-profit organizations is $125, including one registration.
For information and registration contact Anita Patel at ECI/Find New Markets at apatel@findnewmarkets.com She can be reached by phone at 803-777-1177. A conference registration form will be on the South Carolina Forestry Commission website as well on www.findnewmarkets.com
The adjacent Hampton Inn is offering a special rate for attendees of $89 plus tax for May 23. Call 803-276-6666 and ask for the S.C. Forestry Group rate.
The seminar is part of a USDA Rural Development Grant that also allowed the S.C. Forestry Commission to develop a comprehensive forest products mill directory and to update information on export markets for South Carolina forest products.