2008 SFI, Inc. Annual Conference
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 8:00 am -
Thursday, September 25, 2008 5:00 pm (Central Time)
Hilton Minneapolis
1001 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Never before has there been such interest among consumers, governments and corporations about the environmental integrity of forest products, whether building materials, household and fine paper, or consumer packaging. As a result, the market demand for products from well-managed certified forests is on the rise.
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.’s 13th Annual Conference: From Forest to Store Shelf, will explore the role of Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) certification in meeting and encouraging this market demand throughout the supply chain – from certified forests to labeled products and everything in between.
This Conference will not only feature customers throughout the print, packaging and solid wood supply chain but it also involve SFI Inc’s grassroots network including implementation committees, consulting foresters, state and provincial agencies, loggers, academics, researchers and conservation groups. All are key players in improving the forest certification program, both on the ground and in the market.
Join over 200 leading experts from across North America and around the world to discuss the latest forest certification, environmental and business trends, be it carbon management in forestry, green building, illegal logging avoidance or corporate social responsibility and how it interfaces with SFI print, packaging and solid wood products.
SFI, Inc. is proud to announce the following confirmed speakers for the 2008 SFI Annual Conference:
Kathy Abusow, President and CEO, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
Maureen Frisch, Vice President of Public Affairs, Green Diamond Resource Company
Greg Harden, CEO, Harden, Inc.
Rick Holley, President and CEO, Plum Creek Timber Co. and Chair, SFI, Inc. Board of Directors
Michael Jenkins, President, Forest Trends
Tim Lundberg, Forest Certification Manager, QuadGraphics
Mark Pawlicki, Director, Government Affairs, Sierra Pacific Industries
Derek Smith, President, Derek Smith and Associates
Glenn Ventrell, Packaging Innovation and Development, SaraLee
Registration Fees:
Early: L ate:
on/before 8/31 after 8/31
SFI Program participant: $425 $525
(Includes all SFI and US PEFC certificate holders, SFI Board of Directors, ERP and SICs)
Non-SFI Program participant: $525 $775
Spouse: $125 $175
(Spouse fee includes: President's Reception and All -Conference Reception and Dinner.)
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing by Sept. 5th. Refunds will be given less a $50.00 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after Sept. 5th.
OPTIONAL Post Conference Event:
Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox
Date: Sept. 25, 2008
Time: 710PM
Cost: $25/ticket
Please note: This event is optional and available at an additional cost. All payments must be received in advance and no later than Sept. 5th. No tickets will be available after Sept. 5th.
Lodging Information:
Hilton Minneapolis (hotel website)
1001 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-376-1000
Room rates:
Single: $169/night plus tax
Double: $179/night plus tax
For executive level rates, please inquire when making reservations.
(Please note: The hotel will honor the this rate 2 days before or after the conference if you wish to extend your stay.)
Lodging Cut-off date: Friday, August 31, 2008
Lodging Reference: Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.
Reservations number: 888-933-5363
To make reservations online, Click Here!
We are proud to acknowledge this year's SFI Annual Conference sponsors.
Platinum Sponsors: Go Zero Sponsor:
 
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
 
To learn how to become a sponsor of the 2008 SFI Annual Conference, please download the 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities document.
2008 SFI Sponsorship Opportunities.pdf
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All check payments should be mailed to:
SFI, Inc.
Attn: SFI Conference
1600 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 810
Arlington, VA 22209
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