CMA 2025 National Conference


Wednesday, October 1, 2025
at
8:00 AM (EDT)
to Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM (EDT)
Category: National Conference

Mark your calendars! The Cabinet Makers Association is excited to announce that the CMA 2025 National Conference will be held from October 1-3, 2025 in Detroit, MI.

Join us for keynote presentations, educational sessions, plant tours, and plenty of networking opportunities designed to help you elevate your craft and grow your business.

We look forward to seeing you in the Motor City!

Plan to bring your employees: registration for additional team members is reduced.

Venue/Hotel:
Westin Book Cadillac Detroit for $229.00 USD per night.

Last Day to Book: Wednesday, September 03, 2025

Book your group rate for CMA 2025 National Conference

Agenda

October 1
8:00 AM - 10:15 AM OPTIONAL: American Red Cross Training
This is an add-on during registration for First Aid and CPR/AED training to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illness. Online course work must be completed in advance.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Welcome Reception, Wood Diamond Awards Ceremony, and Dinner
October 2
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote: Michael Feuz (ITR Economics)
https://itreconomics.com/michael-feuz/
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions (pick one)
Who's Next? Tackling the Workforce Shortage - Gary Leblanc (Richelieu) 
Navigating Relationships with Design Professionals - Joe Knobbe (Stiles)
12:15 PM - 6:45 PM Plant Tours
Group 1: Burke Architectural Millwork, Elliott Woodworking
Group 2: JB Cutting, Bakes & Kropp, Richelieu Hardware
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner
October 3
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote: Marc Sanderson (Innergy)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Coffee Break
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions (pick one)
Built to Last: Securing Your Shop’s Future - Patrick Conner (Husch Blackwell)
Lean Bootcamp - Gregory Paolini (GPD Design)
12:15 PM - 6:45 PM Plant Tours
Group 2: Burke Architectural Millwork, Elliott Woodworking
Group 1: JB Cutting, Bakes & Kropp, Richelieu Hardware
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner

Have questions or need help registering? Contact Amanda Conger director@cabinetmakers.org

Note: You must be a current CMA member to register. Not a member? Join today!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:

For More Information:

Amanda Conger

Amanda Conger

Executive Director