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You're Invited to the WPMA 95th Annual Meeting!
Marriott Penn Square, Lancaster, PA
September 17–18, 2025
Celebrate 96 years of connection and craftsmanship with WPMA at our Annual Meeting in the heart of Pennsylvania’s wood industry.
This year’s highlights include:
- Industry tours of top facilities like Conestoga Wood Specialties and Keystone Wood Specialties
- A strategic business meeting featuring keynote speaker Matt Brauning
- A relaxing round of golf with fellow members
- Our legendary Mystery Night
- And, above all, powerful networking opportunities that move your business forward
Join industry leaders, friends, and innovators for two days of inspiration, insight, and fun.
Mark your calendar — you won’t want to miss it!
Golf at the WPMA Annual Meeting – September 17
Join us for a round of golf at Overlook Golf Course, Lancaster County’s favorite place to play. Just minutes north of Lancaster on Highway 501, Overlook offers golf in its purest form — a beautifully maintained course that’s been voted the #1 golf course in the county by local players for over a decade.
This year, the course is in the best shape it’s ever been — truly a hidden gem waiting to be enjoyed. Pricing includes your greens fee, cart, transportation to and from the course, and a convenient boxed lunch. Club rental is available for an additional fee.
Come early, tee off with fellow members, and enjoy a great day of networking on the fairways!
WPMA Business Meeting – Wednesday, September 17 at 3:00 PM
Join us as we gather for the WPMA Business Meeting, beginning with our official roll call and association updates. We’re excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Matt Brauning, who will present “Energizing Change: Leading Your Team in Changing Times.”
Matt’s engaging session will inspire you with practical strategies for motivating your team, embracing change, and driving success in an evolving industry. Don’t miss this chance to gain fresh insights and connect with your peers as we shape the future together.
WPMA Plant Tours – Thursday, September 18
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes at some of the region’s leading woodworking operations. This year’s industry tours will feature two standout facilities: Conestoga Wood Specialties and Keystone Wood Specialties.
Conestoga Wood Specialties is a recognized leader in custom cabinet doors and wood components. With decades of experience and a commitment to quality craftsmanship, Conestoga is known for combining state-of-the-art technology with time-honored woodworking skills. Attendees will see firsthand how precision and innovation come together to produce some of the finest cabinet components in the industry.
Keystone Wood Specialties is equally renowned for its high-quality custom wood products, serving the cabinetry and furniture markets with exceptional attention to detail and service. Touring Keystone offers a unique look at how a family-owned company continues to thrive by blending advanced manufacturing processes with traditional values and craftsmanship.
This is a rare chance to see what makes these companies industry leaders and to gain insights that you can take back to your own operations. Be sure to join us!
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