Kentucky Forest Industries Association

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The Kentucky Forest Industries Association (KFIA) represents the wood products industry, landowners and forestry interests in Kentucky. The Association promotes the economic welfare and interests of the wood products industry through a number of programs and work with regulatory agencies advocating for forestry in the legislative process at the state and national level.

Upcoming Events

Title	Category
Essential Wood Products Letter		Download
John C Smith Invitational	Golf Registration	Download
2020 KFIA Annual Meeting	Registration Page	Download
2020 KFIA Annual Meeting	Exhibitor Information	Download
2020 KFIA Annual Meeting	August 25-27, 2020	Download
Wm. H. Steele Memorial Scholarship	Application attached	Download
KY Master Logger 3-day Course	Ongoing - view website for dates/locations	Download
KML - Continuing Education	Ongoing - view website for dates/locations	Download

2020 Hotel Reservations

Hotel reservations for the Brown Hotel are still available for the rescheduled dates of Aug. 25 -27. You will need to call the Brown Hotel to make any new reservations. If you currently held a reservation for the April dates they have been transferred to the corresponding days in August.

Our convention rate of $146.00 per night (includes parking). Make reservations by phone by calling 502/583-1234 and mention the KFIA Annual Meeting.

Once again at the Historic Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville and have worked out a great room rate. We strongly encourage members to make your reservations as soon as possible. We have increased the number of rooms in our block for this year but reservations need to be made on time in order to get in the room block for the meeting. We have also arranged for the free parking and an open lot is available for anyone that has trouble fitting their vehicle in the garage.

The Brown Hotel is located in downtown Louisville and is within walking distance of the Fourth Street Live entertainment district and a number of excellent restaurants and attractions.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE

The state of Kentucky continues to operate under the Governor's Executive Order that went into effect on March 26 and closes all businesses that are not considered life sustaining or essential. KFIA has worked hard to get forestry and wood products included in the order as essential which allows all forestry and wood products industry to continue to operate in Kentucky. KFIA is closely monitoring changes as we move through this unprecedented time and is providing information on a weekly basis in addition to the monthly newsletter to all members.

All employers are required to implement safe practices throughout the work place and follow Covid-19 recommendations and take proper precautions to protect all workers. The Kentucky Forest Industries Association office is open and continuing to work hard to represent the wood industry in Frankfort and assist members in any way possible.

A lot of activity has taken place at the national level to provide assistance to employers to deal with problems related to the coronavirus outbreak. Legislation and orders have occurred at the state and national level to address unemployment, small business loans, health care funding and many other programs that are available to members. We are keeping information updated and maintaining important links.

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) INFORMATION

For a list of information and links to COVID-19 Programs - click here

KFIA SPOTLIGHT

KFIA Annual Meeting Scheduled for August 25-27, 2020.

We are moving forward with our meeting. KFIA staff has been in direct communication with Louisville Convention and Tourism and the Brown Hotel to discuss how to proceed with our August 25-27 dates. A COVID-19 plan will be in place to ensure the safety of our members and guests both from KFIA and the Brown Hotel.

If you have sent in your meeting registration, sponsorship or signed up for the golf outing, we want you to know you don’t have to do anything.

The hotel has transferred reservations to the new dates. If you need to cancel you will need to contact KFIA at 502/695-3979 concerning meeting registration and the Brown Hotel at 502/583-1234 to change or cancel any rooms.

If you have any questions please contact the KFIA office.

We hope to see you all in August.

Click to view a digital copy of the current membership directory.

Kentucky Wood Expo - the next Expo will be held in 2021 - For more information on the 2019 show - click on logo

Kentucky Chapter Log A Load for Kids - forest industries charity that benefits Kentucky Children's Hospital
Click on logo for more information

Contact KFIA

Contact the KFIA Staff:

Bob Bauer, Executive Director Bob@kfia.org
Michele Brewer, Administrative Assistant Michele@kfia.org

106 Progress Drive, Frankfort, KY
T: 502/695-3979
F: 502/695-8343