7AM – 3PM | NHLA Registration Desk Open! | HCC Atrium |
7-8 AM | Breakfast Buffet for All Convention Attendees Sponsored by SII Dry Kilns | HCC Atrium |
8-10 AM | Opening Session with Keynote Speaker, Chester Elton | Atrium Ballroom |
10-11:30 AM | ITSEF Board Meeting* | HCC Room 8 |
10AM-4PM | Exhibit Showcase Opens | Exhibit Hall A |
10-11:00 AM | Coffee Break Sponsored by UCS Forest Products | Exhibit Hall A |
10:30-11:30 AM | Education Session: Broadening Your Knowledge of the Hardwood Tie and Timber Market with Nate Irby, ED Railway Tie Association | Atrium Ballroom |
10:30 AM- 2 PM | NHLA Spouse Eventº | Off Site |
11AM -Noon | Bloody Mary Bar Sponsored by USNR | Exhibit Hall A |
11-11:45 AM | Exhibit Demonstration: History, Hardwoods, and HMR 100 Years and Beyond | Exhibit Hall A Demo Area |
11:30AM – 1PM | Lunch Buffet for All Convention Attendees in the Exhibit Showcase | Exhibit Hall A |
1:15-1:45 PM | Exhibit Demonstration: DMSi presents Tech Advances in the Hardwood Industry | Exhibit Hall A Demo Area |
2-2:45 PM | Exhibit Demonstration: NHLA Inspection Services Presentation | Exhibit Hall A Demo Area |
2-3 PM | Beer at the Booth Sponsored by Nyle Dry Kilns | Exhibit Hall A Booth 307 |
2-3 PM | Popcorn at the Booth Sponsored by Eagle Machinery | Exhibit Hall A Booth 407 |
3-4 PM | Education Session: Advancements in Hardwood CLT: With Dr. Henry Quesada, Dr. Brian Bond, Brant Cobb, Ishan Abeysekera, David Venables, and Tom Inman. Sponsored by A.W. Stiles Contractors, Inc. | Atrium Ballroom |
4-5 PM | Exhibitor Appreciation Reception* Sponsored by Robinson Lumber Company | TBD |
4-5 PM | NHLA Inspector Training School Reception* Sponsored by Cole Hardwood Inc. | HHC Meeting Room 1 |
6:30 PM | Rock n Roll Hardwoods at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame After Hours Event (Ticket Required) † Sponsored by Northwest Hardwoods | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame |
º By Invitation Only † Pre-Registration Required *ITS Graduates Only
All events will take place at the Huntington Convention Center (HCC) unless otherwise noted.
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Time of Withdrawal | Refund Amount |
Prior to start of class | Full tuition |
Prior to end of 2nd week of class | $1,875 |
Prior to end of 4th week of class | $625 |
After 4th week of class | No refund |
Tuition refunds for students enrolled under the GI Bill will be pro-rated throughout the term.
Time of Withdrawl: Prior to beginning each Module.
Refund Amount: Full tuition for current Module and all subsequent Modules.
Students who have paid tuition, but do not attend class, are eligible for a full refund. Students must withdraw before the start to ensure this eligibility.