The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) will host its second annual Leadership Development Summit, Oct. 15-17 at Live! by Loews – Ballpark Village in St. Louis. This event is designed to empower NWFA members with tools for professional growth, networking and business development to tackle industry challenges and seize emerging opportunities.
A highlight of the summit is the Real Answers Small Business Workshop, which is tailored to contractors and retailers. This full-day session on Oct. 16 offers expert-led training, mastermind breakout groups and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain actionable insights into strategic leadership, team development, cash flow forecasting, value-based selling and operational efficiency. Doug Howard of Growth Team Strategies will emcee, guiding discussions to inspire innovation.
“The Leadership Development Summit is a transformative opportunity for our members to elevate their skills and build lasting connections,” said Stephanie Owen, NWFA president/CEO. “This event equips professionals at all career stages with practical strategies to strengthen their businesses and lead with confidence in an ever-evolving industry.”
Event highlights:
- Emerging Leaders Panel – Wednesday, 15, 3 to 5 p.m. Engage with rising industry stars sharing insights on leadership and innovation.
- Opening Reception – Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kick off the summit with networking in a vibrant, casual setting.
- Real Answers Small Business Workshop – Thursday, 16, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn strategies for financial success, marketing, business planning and operational efficiency.
- Manufacturers Assembly – Thursday, 16, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A forum for solid and engineered wood flooring manufacturers, featuring presentations on industry trends and challenges.
- Exclusive Golf Tournament – Friday, 17, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Network with peers in a relaxed setting while supporting the NWFA Education & Research Foundation.
For more information and to register, visit https://nwfa.org/nwfa-leadership-development-summit.
