Local Wood Works Conference - Augusta

Date: November 14, 2014- November 15, 2014
Location: Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

Local Wood WORKS

November 14, 2014

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Speakers:
Catalyzing Innovation in the Regional Wood Products Industry ? Collin Miller, Northern Forest Center
Wildlands, Woodlands, and Farmlands: The Place of ?Local? Wood and Food in New England?s Future ? Brian Donahue - Associate Professor of American Environmental Studies, Brandeis University; Environmental Historian, Harvard Forest

Panels and Workshops:
Maine Success Stories - Businesses that thrive from our forests in the logging, processing, fuel, home building and fine woodworking industries
Challenges and Opportunities - Small group discussions with business leaders, policymakers, landowners and researchers on how best to improve and grow the local wood economy

Networking and B2B Opportunities:
Business Expo - Day-long showcase for Maine businesses that work in and with those in the forest and forest products industry

Networking Reception

November 15, 2015, 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Success Story Open Houses ? Voluntary site visits to highlighted businesses from the conference across the region

For more information

Contact Phone: 207-377-2848
Website: http://www.localwoodworksmaine.com
Cost:
Early Bird: $45 Sept 19-Oct 24, 2014
Students: $35
Regular Registration: $55
On-site/day of: $65
Registration includes one admission to the Expo, all speaker events, workshops, lunch and networking reception.
Co-Sponsor: Kennebec Land Trust
Maine Forest Service
Capital for Opportunity and Change
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Kennebec Woodland Partnership
GrowSmart Maine