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See you at the AWFS Fair!

he Cabinet Makers Association is excited to be participating in
AWFS. We have planned several activities during the show, so
T check out the list below and visit us in booth #6534.

Wednesday, July 22 at 5 pm

“Be Profitable in a Rapidly Changing Market” presented
by Eric Lehmann
Learn new ways to boost your bottom line with one of the industry’s
leading experts and energetic and motivational speakers. Eric will
talk about everything from shop efficiencies to the latest products and
sales techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to see and hear Eric. An
extended question and answer session will immediately follow this
seminar. Get the answers you need to compete.
Room N2014 of the convention center

Thursday, July 23, 6 – 9 pm
CMA Annual Banquet
Body English in the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Friday, July 24 at 5 pm
“What's Your Problem?” Round Table Discussion hosted by the
Cabinet Makers Association
Having a problem with your business? Don't know where to turn?
Join this lively discussion with others that have been there, done that
and survived. Learn new ways of solving issues specific to your busi-
ness. You will be re-energized, with a new found confidence to take
control of your business and your life.
Room N2014 of the convention center
Mark your calendars and be prepared for a great show! ❖

CMA Hires Director of Sales & Marketing

Industry-Veteran Amanda Conger Assumes New Role
T he Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is pleased to announce they have hired Amanda Conger to as-

sume the newly created role of Director of Sales & Marketing.
The CMA’s board of directors created this new position to increase the association’s industry presence,
and to ultimately grow their membership base.
“We have a lot of work to do, but it will be exciting to see the results,” explained Jim McDermott,
Executive Director.
Formerly employed in the industry with Premier EuroCase and Stiles Machinery, Amanda Conger brings
marketing expertise to the CMA. She will provide services to market and advertise the organization
and also will procure sponsorships for the organization through various means, including all marketing, sales, and revenue-related
customer service matters for new and existing regular and associate members, as well as industry and education partners. Conger
reports to the association’s Executive Director, Jim McDermott. She can be reached directly at (616) 930-4610 or marketing@
cabinetmakers.org.

“On behalf of the board of directors, we are all very excited to work with Amanda,” stated Matt Krig, Current CMA president and
owner of Northland Woodworks.

The CMA is a professional organization where cabinetmakers and woodworkers from both the residential and commercial markets get to-
gether and share their hard earned knowledge and experience to help one another. For more information, visit www.cabinetmakers.org. ❖

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