AKRON, Ohio, March 9, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- There is something compelling about a log or timber frame home. It's not just the beauty of the finished product, but also the beauty of the construction itself. Log and timber frame homes are now today's hottest trend in building, and are continuing to grow in popularity.
Last year approximately 25,000 log & timber frame homes were built throughout the United States. This equals sales that have more than doubled to $1.37 billion since 1988. These homes range in size from small hunting cabins of 800 square feet, to palatial homes in resort towns and communities all over the United States. Today about a half-million Americans own a log home or timber frame, usually as their primary residence. The log & timber frame home phenomenon stretches across the country and can be broken down to the top 10 states for new construction for log & timber frame homes; Colorado, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Minnesota.
How can you make the log & timber frame industry a career? If you have ever considered getting into the log or timber frame home industry, there is an upcoming tradeshow and seminar you won't want to miss. Industry veteran, Eric Johnson, president and founder of Premier Event Productions, recognized that his home shows could be a resource for builders & consumers looking to start or expand their business.
The Premier Log & Timber Frame Home Show will host the first Industry Trade Day for those looking to make the log and timber frame industry a career. Enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who are thinking about or curious about becoming an independent dealer/representative in the industry will have the opportunity to sit in on the hour-long tutorial. This program lead by industry leader, Jerry Rouleau (of J. Rouleau & Associates), will address business and marketing techniques, including log home dealership implementation. Representatives from various log & timber frame companies will also be on hand to address questions and speak with attendees personally.
The Premier Log & Timber Frame Home Show will be in Akron, OH, April 1-3. For more information on The Premier Log & Timber Frame Home Show and or the Industry Day, please contact Eric Johnson at Premier Event Productions at 800-745-8120, or visit www.loghomeshows.com.
The Northeast Ohio Log & Timber Frame Home Show When: April 1-3, 2005 Where: John S. Knight Center -- Akron, Ohio Contact: (800) 745-8120 Show Times: Friday, Noon - 8pm Saturday, 10am - 7pm Sunday, 10am - 4pm