Known for its friendly atmosphere and good time, the Western Pallet Association (WPA) annual meeting also has a full slate of informative speakers. Scheduled for January 13-15th 2018 in sunny Rancho Mirage, California, the event has developed a reputation for its festive golf tournaments. But it is so much more than just a good way to network and relax during the cold winter months.
The theme for this year’s meeting is “Get the Edge” and the topics covered include emerging opportunities in new business sectors, production improvements, key trends in the pallet industry, legislation that will affect your business and details on new fire codes for outdoor pallet storage. Even for those who are in the East or the Midwest, it can be a good way to meet new people and develop an understanding of the pallet market in the West.
The early bird registration deadline is November 15th, 2017. You can register online at www.westernpallet.org or by calling 360-335-0208.
The speaker lineup includes the following:
• Dr. World Nieh of the US Forest Service will talk about the “Bioeconomy – An Exciting Future for Forest Products”
• Paul Kanitra of Lobbyit.com will talk about “The New Administration’s First Year & Path Forward”
• Kahled Mabrouk of Sustainable Productivity Solutions will talk about “Improving Productivity of Current Workforce”
• Chaille Brindley of Pallet Enterprise will talk about “Stranger Things – Five Key Trends that Will Change Everything in the Pallet Industry”
• Dr. Brad Gething of the NWPCA will talk on “New Fire Codes for Outdoor Pallet Storage and What They Mean for Your Business”
The host hotel is Rancho Las Palmas resort. Rooms can be reserved online at www.rancholaspalmas.com or by calling 760-568-2727. Use the group code: 011118WESTERNPA.
Do yourself a favor and break up the winter months by attending this industry meeting. Don’t miss the discount. Register today at www.westernpallet.org or by calling 360-335-0208.
