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Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association has enlisted journalist Scott Larson to speak on the demographics of the pro dealer market at its 1998 fall management conference Oct. l-3 at the Beaver Run Resort. Breckenridge, Co.

Western Building Material Association will again open its annual Building Products Showcase immediately following the Quick Pitch presentations, a popular feature of its annual convention Nov. 13-16 at the DoubleTree/J anlzen B each. Portland. Or.

Lumber Association of California & Nevada is gearing up for its 2nd annual convention Nov. 12-14 at the Palm Springs Hilton. Themed "LACN: Your Arena for Success," the event will feature tabletop exhibits, comedian Jim Pelley's "Laughter Works!" seminar, and roundtable discussions on "Employment Law Trends for 1999," "Putting Fun Back into Your Business," "What's in It for Me?" and "Strategic Partnerships-Taking Your Supplier Relationship to the Ultimate Level."

Western Hardwood Association will hold its 1999 annual meeting April 10-13 at the Hilton Horel on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Western Lumber Returns

After years of staying in markets closer to home, western lumber is making appearances in other regions such as the South and Midwest. according to the Western Wood Products Association.

So far this year, western lumber shipments are up 43Vo to the South and 3Vo to the Midwest.

Lower prices and three years of stable production volumes have helped make species such as Douglas fir-larch, hem-fir and ponderosa pine more competitive in markets they have been absent from for more than a decade.

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