The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) will convene its first annual Leadership Development Summit, October 10-12, 2024, at Live! by Loews – Ballpark Village, in St. Louis, Missouri. During the event, NWFA will host an open house at its new headquarters, located at 14 Research Park Drive in St. Charles, Missouri, on October 11, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

The open house offers NWFA members an opportunity to tour the new state-of-the-art facility, which will serve as the central hub for technical training, industry events, and member activities. The new headquarters is located in Missouri Research Park, an area featuring walking trails, access to the Missouri River, and proximity to local attractions such as The Bluffs golf course and the Katy Trail, a 240-mile recreational trail for hiking and biking.

Open House Event Details

• Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• Location: NWFA Headquarters, 14 Research Park Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304

“This move represents the next chapter for the NWFA as we expand our ability to support members and continue driving the wood flooring industry forward,” said NWFA President and CEO Michael Martin. “This open house will provide members with a firsthand look at our new space and the resources we have to support their growth.”

As part of the summit, members can attend the Real Answers Small Business Workshop, designed to equip NWFA contractors and retailers with tools for professional growth, business development, and networking. The workshop will feature sessions led by the Small Business Administration (SBA) on finance, marketing, and operations, along with networking opportunities with industry leaders. Doug Howard of Growth Team Strategies will moderate a panel of successful contractors, including Chris Zizza of C&R Flooring, Steve Brattin of SVB Floors, Kevin Mullany of Benchmark Wood Floors, and John Lessick of Apex Wood Floors. The panel will share best practices for shaping the future of their companies and the industry.

Summit Highlights

• Opening Reception – Thursday, October 10, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
• Real Answers Small Business Workshop – Friday, October 11, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Manufacturers Assembly – Friday, October 11, 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
• Open House at NWFA Headquarters – Friday, October 11, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
• NWFA Education & Research Foundation Golf Tournament – Saturday, October 12, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

In addition to educational sessions and networking opportunities, the summit will culminate with the NWFA Education & Research Foundation Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 12, at Missouri Bluffs Golf Club.

For more details about the NWFA Leadership Development Summit, the Open House, or the Golf Tournament, visit the NWFA Leadership Development Summit webpage.