Supporting Member Weekly Update - March 28, 2025

Welcome to this week’s update from the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast! We have important news and events to share that are vital for your business and the logging community. Let’s dive into what’s happening this week:

GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS

✔ PLC 2025 Awards – Nominations Needed by April 4!
✔ PLC 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting – Register and Reserve rooms now!
✔ Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo May 16-17
✔ Thank you PLC Safety Training Sponsors!

MAINE NEWS & EVENTS

✔ Maine News Clips

VERMONT NEWS & EVENTS

✔ Vermont News Clips

MEMBER BENEFITS

✔ Member Discounts

PLC 2025 Awards – Nominate by April 4!

Do you know a person or business involved in the logging industry who ought to be recognized for service to the community, outstanding professionalism or service to the industry? If you do, please NOMINATE THEM for one of the PLC’s annual awards.

🏆PLC Community Service Award – This PLC Community Service Award is given annually to a PLC member, Supporting Member or affiliated organization that has demonstrated a significant commitment to giving back to their community.

🏆PLC Logging Contractor of the Year Award – The PLC Logging Contractor of the Year award recognizes a PLC Logging Contractor for their commitment to the sustainability of the industry and logging as a profession. We will select 1 award for Maine and 1 award from Vermont.

🏆PLC Supporting Member of the Year Award – The PLC Supporting Member of the Year Award is presented annually to a PLC Supporting Member who has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to logging contractors in the Northeast.

Nominations should be received no later than April 4, 2025

Awards will be presented at the PLC Annual Meeting on May 9 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME

A list of previous winners is available HERE

Nominate Here

PLC 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting May 8-9 – Register and Book Rooms Now!

Event Highlights:
Dates: Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9
📍Location: The Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine
🪵Thursday North Haven Island Outing: Shuckin’ Fun: Timber, Tides, and Ferry Rides
🪵Friday Afternoon: Dan Burns Live Chainsaw Carving & Beer Tent
🪵Friday Night: Log A Load Auction with Maine Cabin Masters cast

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us for the PLC’s biggest event of the year! Register and book rooms through the links below! See you there!

PLC discount rate Samoset only May 8-9 starting at $179 while rooms last! **If you only plan to stay 1 night, be sure to adjust the dates accordingly***

If you need a place to stay on May 7 we have a room block at the Hampton by Hilton of Rockland. Reserve by calling the hotel directly at 207-594-6644 and referencing PLC Member block. or use the direct booking link provided below. Accommodations will be available until midnight on April 21, 2025.

Learn more about the event

Booking link for Hampton May 7 Only

Reserve Samoset Rooms May 8-9 Here

Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo May 16-17, Bangor ME

The Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo (Loggers’ Expo) will return to the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, May 16-17. The annual forestry equipment expo, organized by the Northeastern Logger’s Association (NELA), alternates between Bangor, Maine, and Essex Junction, Vermont, each year.

This year’s lineup features over 150 exhibiting companies—from firewood processors and portable sawmills to large forestry equipment dealers that showcase the latest CAT, John Deere, Komatsu, Tigercat models, and more. There will also be exhibitors from a variety of lumber mills and specialty parts and accessories companies. Learn more by clicking the button below!

Read the Announcement