Develop business contacts in logging associations

Logging organizations hold regular meetings, seminars and conventions for members and interested parties. At logging association events, as well as through various committees in which you can participate, you will have numerous occasions to socialize and network with other business people who support and work within the logging industry. The business leaders you meet could offer a number of trade opportunities for you and your company.

I recommend: The Alliance for Environmental Technology is a forward-thinking lumber producers association that can hook you up with industry pros worldwide. The American Forest and Paper Association is the logging trade association for forest, paper and wood logging industry.

Demonstrate your interest by joining logging and lumber organizations

If you want to do business with loggers and other lumber industry businesses in any kind of capacity, you will want to show your support while building relationships with national and local leaders in the industry. You often can do this best by participating in logging trade associations with both your presence and your financial support.

I recommend: The Forest Landowners Association is a lumber organization that promotes the welfare and concerns of private landowners nationwide. Get connected with other industry pros internationally through the International Log Builders’ Association.

Keep your company in the loop with publications from lumber producers associations

While you may not have time to participate in a trade group or volunteer on a committee, you can take advantage of membership in lumber organizations through the myriad publications they put out. By keeping up with the reports and news in the industry, you can pick and choose which events will be most beneficial for you to attend while keeping updated on changes or news that affect professional lumber organizations.

I recommend: The Forest Products Society disseminates literature constantly to its members regarding the uses of wood and wood-fiver resources in addition to providing conferences and seminars. Through the International Wood Products Association you can trade with other members, attend events and order industry publications.