Wood 100 companies recognized during show.

Executives of companies earning a spot in Wood & Wood Products' WOOD 100 Report this year, who attend the 2005 AWFS Vegas Fair, will receive VIP treatment from fair organizers.

The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers, sponsor of the biennial fair that is moving from Anaheim to Las Vegas, plans to honor representatives of this year's WOOD 100 firms during a banquet ceremony. The dinner gala is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, at the Las Vegas Hilton. The evening's festivities will be emceed by woodworker Scott Phillips, TV host of the "American Woodshop." In addition to recognizing WOOD 100 companies for their sales growth achievements, the banquet will include presentations to the winners of the Student Design Contest and the Sequoia Awards for new product innovation.

WOOD 100 executives also can qualify for two free room nights at one of four Caesars Entertainment Hotels during the AWFS Vegas Fair, July 27-30.

For more information on the WOOD 100 program, contact Rich Christianson, W&WP Editorial Director, at [phone] ext. 652, or via e-mail at rchristianson@vancepublish ing.com. WOOD 100 qualification forms are available online at www.iswonline.com.

WOOD 100 EXECS TO TALK SHOP

Executives of three companies featured in W&WP's 2004 WOOD 100 Report will share their company's growth secrets in a seminar during the AWFS Vegas Fair.

Among those who will participate in the July 28 program, "Growing Your Business," is Bill Weaver, president of Canyon Creek Cabinet of Monroe, WA. Weaver's company was named "America's Best" by W&WP last year for its all--around commitment to excellence.

Reed Felton, COO and president of TJ Hale Co., a custom store fixture manufacturer based in Menomonee Falls, WI, and Brian Swanson of Minneapolis-based Lexington Mfg., a components manufacturer, also are scheduled to take part in the program.