Upcoming Events
April 12th, 2026 Las Vegas, NV
April 12-14: 2026 AWI Spring Leadership Conference
AWI Spring Leadership Conference 2026April 12-14, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
Join with company leaders and owners, emerging leaders, and students to hear new voices and perspectives and gain new knowledge about business leadership. Hear from subject matter experts and enjoy networking with your peers!
New Features for 2026:
Breakout Sessions (2 each) on:
Advanced Estimating
Contracts
Financial Management
Project Management
Engineering Summit: bring your engineering team and leaders, strengthen your engineering department.
Engineering Product Fair: connect with industry suppliers specific to engineering and related products, including software.
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May 19th, 2026 Detroit, MI
May 19: East Side - Chapter Event
Head East with us for a couple of plant tours followed by a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park. Look for more information soon.
August 13th, 2026 Petoskey, MI
August 13-14: Annual Member Event
This is our biggest event of the year! Spend time with your fellow AWI Great Lakes members networking, sharing ideas, and observing best practices. Attend events such as a golf outing, lunch, a chapter meeting, supplier presentations, a member dinner, and more. Look for more information soon.Past Events
January 15th, 2026 Grand Rapids, MI
January 15: Winter Event
Join the AWI Great Lakes Chapter for a tour of the Steelcase Wood Plant, followed by an evening of snacks, drinks & bocce ball at Silva Grand Rapids.Click for more info!
August 14th, 2025 Petoskey, MI
August 14-15: Annual Member Event
This is our biggest event of the year! Spend time with your fellow AWI Great Lakes members networking, sharing ideas, and observing best practices. Attend events that include golf, lunch, a chapter meeting, presentations, supplier presentations, a member dinner, and much more. Look for invites and lodging information in your email and updates on Facebook and our website.Click for more info!
September 17th, 2025 Chicago, IL
September 17-19: AWI Education Outreach Fall 2025
AWI presents the Fall 2024 Education Outreach Seminars: all four seminar topics will be offered at the same time - bring your team to learn and network together! Plant tours will also be offered.Seminars offered:
AE: Advanced Estimating (12 hours)
FM: Financial Management (12 hours)
PM: Project Management (12 hours)
CW: Contracts Workshop (8 hours)
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October 19th, 2025 San Antonio, TX
Oct 19-21: 2025 AWI Annual Convention
AWI Annual Convention 2025October 19-21
San Antonio, TX
Join us at the beautiful Hyatt Hill Country Resort for a fantastic lineup of speakers along with the opportunity to network with and gain insight from other AWI members and industry partners.
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May 13th, 2025 Detroit, MI
May 13: East Side - Chapter Event
Head East with us for plant tours at Elliott Woodworking & H.J. Oldenkamp, followed by a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park.Click for more info!
May 4th, 2025 Alexandria, VA
May 4-6: 2025 AWI Spring Leadership Conference
AWI Spring Leadership Conference 2025May 4-6
Alexandria, VA
Join with company leaders and owners, emerging leaders, and students to hear new voices and perspectives and gain new knowledge about business leadership. Hear from subject matter experts, enjoy networking with your peers, and a special offsite training program at Mt. Vernon with the George Washington Leadership Institute!
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March 10th, 2025 Charlotte, NC
March 10-12: AWI Education Outreach Spring 2025
AWI presents the Spring 2025 Education Outreach Seminars, with all four seminar topics offered at the same time! Bring your team to learn and network together! A plant tour at Blum, Inc. will also be offered. Get ready to:*engage with industry experts
*gain valuable insights
*connect with like-minded individuals.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow your professional network. Mark your calendars and secure your spot today!
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April 14th, 2024 Kohler, WI
April 14-16: AWI National Spring Leadership Conference
For the third consecutive year at the Spring Leadership Conference, AWI invites visionaries to The American Club in Kohler, WI, from April 14-16, promising a space where leaders can foster partnerships and explore new business frontiers.Nurture valuable interactions, build essential networks, and propel your business vision in the company of esteemed leaders and innovators.
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May 9th, 2024 Gaylord, MI
May 9-11: Community Involvement; MITES
Help us support future woodworkers at the annual MITES convention. Students in industrial and technical education in public and private education sectors will compete for woodworking awards, network, and learn about opportunities for future employment. It’s an excellent opportunity to recruit some of the state’s best talents. Join us at the AWI Great Lakes booth to meet and greet our next generation of woodworkers and the teachers helping our workforce grow.Click for more info!
May 14th, 2024 Detroit,, MI
May 14: East Side - Chapter Event
Head East with us for plant tours at JB Cutting & Burke Architectural Millwork, followed by a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park.Click for more info!
June 3rd, 2024 Cincinnati, OH
June 3-5: AWI National Education Outreach Seminars
AWI is offering all four of our education seminars in ONE place. Join us in Cincinnati, Ohio, for seminars, plant tours, and networking. You and your colleagues can attend Project Management, Advanced Estimating, Contracts, or Financial Management. Look for more information soon.Click for more info!
August 15th, 2024 Traverse City, MI
August 15-16: Annual Member Meeting
This is our biggest event of the year! Spend time with your fellow AWI Great Lakes members networking, sharing ideas, and observing best practices. Attend events that include golf, lunch, a chapter meeting, presentations, supplier presentations, a member dinner, and much more. Look for invites and lodging information in your email and updates on Facebook and our website.Click for more info!
September 22nd, 2024 Amelia Island, FL
September 22-24: AWI National Conference
Embark on a journey of opportunity with AWI's signature events. Our gatherings are more than just events; they are the catalyst for forming enduring partnerships and discovering new business horizons.Engage, connect, and propel your business forward in a setting teeming with innovative minds and industry trailblazers. The 2024 Annual Convention is set to take place on Amelia Island, FL, from September 22 to 24. This is an occasion not to be missed – save the date!
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November 6th, 2024 Denver, CO
November 6-8: National Education Outreach Seminars
AWI is offering all four of our education seminars in ONE place. This fall, you can join us for seminars, plant tours, and networking. You and your colleagues can attend Project Management, Advanced Estimating, Contracts, or Financial Management. Registration is now open.Click for more info!
May 10th, 2023 Kalamazoo, MI
Community Involvement; MITES
MAY 10-13Help us support future woodworkers at the annual MITES convention. Students in industrial & technical education in public and private education sectors will compete for woodworking awards, network, and learn about opportunities for future employment. It’s a great opportunity to recruit some of the state’s best talent. Join us to work at the AWI Great Lakes booth to meet and greet our next generation of woodworkers & the teachers helping our workforce grow.
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May 23rd, 2023 Grayling,, MI
(Tentative): Arauco Plant Tour - Chapter Event
Head North with us to tour the Arauco Plant and see how particle board and other products are being produced in this brand-new plant right here in Michigan. Look for more information soon.Click for more info!
August 10th, 2023 Traverse City, MI
Annual Member Meeting
August 10-11This is our biggest event of the year! Spend time with your fellow AWI Great Lakes members networking, sharing ideas, and observing best practices. Attend events that include lunch, a chapter meeting, presentations, supplier presentations, a member dinner, and much more. Look for invites and lodging information in your email and updates on Facebook and our website.
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September 17th, 2023 Scottsdale,, AZ
AWI National Conference
September 17-19Gather with AWI members across the country for an intense two days of seminars, networking events, discussions, and tours. Visit awinet.org for more information.
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October 1st, 2023 ZOOM,
October (TBD): Virtual Meeting – Chapter Event
Join a virtual chapter meeting. The board will present the events for the upcoming year. Education topic TBD.Click for more info!
November 8th, 2023 Grand Rapids, MI
AWI Advanced Estimating Seminar/ Pre-Seminar Plant Tour and Happy Hour
The chapter will be hosting this AWI National Education seminar from Nov 9-10. The event will be kicked off the day before, November 8th, with plant tours followed by a meet & greet gathering with drinks and food. Go to awinet.org for more information.Click for more info!
March 26th, 2023 Pittsburgh, PA
AWI National Spring Leadership Conference
March 26-28Join your national AWI members for two days of leadership seminars, networking events, and tours.
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May 24th, 2022 Grayling, MI
Arauco Plant Tour - Chapter Event
Head North with us to tour the Arauco Plant and see how Particle Board and other products are being produced in this brand-new plant right here in Michigan. Look for more information soon.Click for more info!
August 18th, 2022 Lansing, MI
Annual Member Meeting
This is our biggest event of the year! Spend time with your fellow AWI Great Lakes members networking, sharing ideas, and observing best practices. Attend events on Thursday that include lunch, a chapter meeting, presentations, supplier presentations, member dinner, and a baseball game. Join us on Friday as we head out golfing at a local course in Lansing for some more networking and fun. Look for invites and lodging information in your email and updates on Facebook and our website.Click for more info!
September 27th, 2022 Lake Point, AL
AWI National Conference
September 27-30Location: The Grand Hotel
Gather with AWI members across the country for an intense two days of seminars, networking events, discussions, and tours. Go to awinet.org for more information.
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October 28th, 2022 Grand Rapids, MI
AWI Contracts Seminar/ Pre-Seminar Plant Tour and Happy Hour
The chapter will be hosting this AWI National Education event. The event will be kicked off the day before with a plant tour and a meet & greet gathering. More information will be available soon as we continue to work on the details for this great event.Click for more info!
April 14th, 2022 VIRTUAL ZOOM,
Virtual Meeting – Chapter Event
2:00 – 3:30PMLocation: Zoom
Join a virtual meeting of the chapter. The board will present the events for the upcoming year. Education topic TBD.
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March 13th, 2022 Naples, FL
AWI National Spring Leadership Conference
Join your national AWI members for two days of leadership seminars, networking events, and tours.Go to awinet.org for more information.
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August 12th, 2021 Radisson Lansing at the Capitol, MI
Annual Member Meeting
Join us in Michigan’s capitol city of Lansing for our Annual AWI Great Lakes Members Meeting on Thursday, August 12th through Friday, August 13th. This year the annual event will be done a little differently. Our chapter meeting and main networking events will all be on the same day...click for more information and to register!Click for more info!
October 6th, 2021 Montgomery, TX
2021 AWI Annual Convention
Join us at the Margaritaville Lake Resort and click below for information on fees, agenda, speakers and lodging!Click for more info!
May 15th, 2020 Grand Rapids, MI
Habitat for Humanity Work Day
Network & build relationships while supporting a great cause.Click for more info!
June 1st, 2020 Ann Arbor, MI
(DATE TBD) Eastern Michigan - Chapter Event
This event was originally scheduled for April but cancelled due to the coronavirus. We are hoping to reschedule for this summer…stay tuned! Tour of the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History with the company that created the exhibits. This is a brand-new museum experience that was produced and installed by a unique Michigan manufacturing company. Look for more information soon.Click for more info!
August 20th, 2020 TBD,
August 20-21: Annual Member Meeting
Spend time with your fellow AWI Great Lakes members networking, sharing ideas and observing best practices. Head out to a local golf course, attend our member dinner and take part in tours through several facilities. Look for invites in your email and updates on Facebook and our website.Click for more info!
September 30th, 2020 Lake Tahoe, CA
SEPT 30 – OCT 2: AWI National Conference
Gather with AWI members across the country for an intense two days of seminars, networking events, discussions, and tours. Go to awinet.org for more information.Click for more info!
October 16th, 2020 Grand Rapids, MI
AWI Contract Seminar
The Great Lakes chapter will once again be hosting an AWI National Education Seminar. This will be a one-day event in Grand Rapids. Details to follow.Click for more info!
November 1st, 2020 TBD,
November (Date TBD): Collaboration Event
This event will be focused on the new AWI standards and sharing this information with general contractors and designers. Look for invites in your email and updates on Facebook and our website.Click for more info!
March 31st, 2019 New Orleans, LA
AWI NATIONAL SPRING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
March 31 - April 2: Join your national AWI members for two days of leadership seminars, networking events, and tours.Click for more info!
April 25th, 2019 Northern Detroit Suburbs, MI
Eastern Michigan Chapter Event
Plant tours of Daiek Woodworks & Hard Rock Stone Works. After the tours, we will gather at a local establishment for dinner, drinks, and networking.Click for more info!
May 8th, 2019 Bellaire, MI
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT; MITES
May 8 - 11: Help us support future woodworkers at the annual MITES convention. The Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society was established in 1928 for developing industrial and technical education in public and private education sectors. Students will compete for woodworking awards, network and learn about opportunities for future employment in the woodworking field. It’s a great opportunity for you to recruit some of the state’s best talent. Join us to work the AWI Great Lakes booth, display hiring opportunities at our booth and meet and greet with our next generation of woodworkers and the teachers helping our workforce grow.Click for more info!
May 14th, 2019 Midland, MI
2019 Mid-Michigan Event
10:00AM – 1:30PMWe will be meeting in Midland, MI to tour the home and studio of Alden B Dow, a Mid-Twentieth architect. We will then be heading over to Café Zinc for lunch. Please join us for some great networking and learning opportunities.*Please RSVP to Shawn Hager by Friday, May 3rd (shawn@grandvalleywoodproducts.com) (616-475-5890 ext. 501)
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August 8th, 2019 Holland, MI
ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING
August 8 - 9: Spend time with your fellow AWI Great Lakes members networking, sharing ideas and observing best practices. Attend our member dinner in one of the Holland hotspots and take part in tours through several West Michigan facilities to see and hear how they find success in the industry. Look for invites in your email and updates on Facebook and our website.Click for more info!
September 5th, 2019 Grand Rapids, MI
AWI Project Management Seminar
September 5 - 6Do you react to fires every day? Does the phone control the next hour? Is there frustration at your client/job meetings?
COME LEARN SKILLS TO TAKE MORE CONTROL OF YOUR PROJECT!
Project management is supposed to make your life easier. Acquire tools that allow you to find a balance between Contractor, Architect, Resources, and Manpower. Become the most knowledgeable person about your project. This recently updated program is presented by industry peers with considerable experience in project management of varying size projects for diverse companies.
More information will be available soon as we continue to work on the details for this great event.
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October 6th, 2019 ,
AWI NATIONAL CONFERENCE
October 6 - 8Gather with AWI members across the country for an intense two days of seminars, networking events, discussions, and tours.
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November 1st, 2019 TBD,
November 2019 (Date TBD): West Michigan Chapter Event (TBD)
Look for invites in your email and updates on Facebook and our website.Click for more info!