Here’s to a Prosperous 2025
At SFPA, we believe strong partnerships are essential for sustaining growth and success. That starts with our most valuable partnership — our members. The commitment of our members is the driving force behind our success.
That’s why I, on behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, extend my deepest gratitude for our members’ loyalty, leadership, and unwavering support, which allows us to continue our mission to advance the Southern Pine industry and promote the use of member products.
SFPA members are visionaries and leaders who understand the power of community. The connections formed through SFPA activities fuel growth and drive value throughout the Southern Pine lumber industry — from the initial stages to the final product.
Our collective efforts to promote the benefits and sustainability of Southern Pine products serve as a powerful example of what can be accomplished when diverse groups collaborate. This is why we proudly say, We’re Stronger Together.
As I look ahead to 2025, I am excited about the opportunities on the horizon. With your continued support, participation, and valuable feedback, I know we can make an even greater impact on the Southern Pine lumber industry. Your input is vital to our collective success, and I encourage you to share your thoughts as we work together to build on our momentum.
Once again, we offer our sincere appreciation for your contributions and dedication. I am confident we will achieve even greater success together in 2025.
Have You Visited the New SFPA Member Portal?
Our new member portal has been live for nearly one month, and the feedback has been great! Hundreds of individual members have already set up their accounts, updated their profiles (individual and businesses), and explored our expansive library of resources. Have you had a chance to check it out yet?
If you haven’t, trust me, you’re missing out! You will need a new login and password, as your old one will not work. Need to create your account? Click here to get started.
Need help? Email Christian Moises, SFPA communications manager, at cmoises@sfpa.org.
Limited Additional EXPO Exhibit Space Now Available
We are on track to exceed the number of exhibitors from EXPO 2023, and because of the high demand for Forest Products EXPO 2025, we’ve made a limited amount of additional space available in various sizes. If you’ve been considering securing a spot, now is the time before spaces are gone.
Not receiving EXPO-related emails? The SFPA team is using the Map Your Show exhibitor platform for all show-related communication, including exhibit space sales, sponsorships, invoice reminders, lodging, exhibitor service kit, and more. To ensure you don’t miss important updates, including next week’s sponsorship announcement, whitelist the mapyourshow.com domain.
Have questions about the show? Visit SFPAexpo.com or email expo@sfpa.org.
EXPO 2025 Hotel Notice
We are on track to open the official housing block in early April. Please note: Hotel pirates are already emailing and calling exhibitors and attendees presenting themselves as being an official part of EXPO 2025. They are not.
Securing your room in the official hotel block can only take place at SFPAexpo.com. Reservations made through any other agency cannot be guaranteed by SFPA or the Forest Products EXPO.
Social Media Promotion Expands to Egypt, the Caribbean
We’re excited to announce that the Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) has launched dedicated LinkedIn and Facebook pages in Egypt and the Caribbean as part of the USDA Foreign Agriculture Service’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). This initiative aims to continue promoting the benefits of Southern Pine lumber on an international scale.
Do you have contacts or buyers in these areas? If so, encourage them to like and follow new pages to explore why Southern Pine lumber is the right choice for their needs and how to effectively use this versatile material.