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How Fires in 2014 Will Affect You In 2015
The 2014 business year has not been kind to the woodworking industry as many sawmills and manufacturing facilities have had to deal with crippling fires. The ripple from events like these are being felt throughout our industry in the form
Time Away From Your Business to Network with Other Successful Professionals
Although many of the managers in our membership are busy, it is important to remember the value that can be found in attending targeting networking events. One company that was able to 'see the forest through the trees' produces hardwood
Why You Want To Be In Atlanta, GA In August
The IWF - International Woodworking Fair will be held this August 20th - 23rd in Atlanta Georgia. This is the largest woodworking technology trade show in North America, and is held every other year, and it is ranked among the largest
Treasures
July is typically the month that many of our companies experience a slow down due to our team members taking much needed vacations. In addition to doing routine maintenance to our facilities, this can also be a great time to "find" that
Gaining Access to LEED Projects Through Discounted Group FSC Certification Program
As our economy continues to rebound more and more FSC and LEED jobs are becoming available. While this can be great news for many of our members there is one drawback. In order to provide components for these projects the manufacturer must
Watermelons and Their Effect on Lumber Prices
Sometimes seasonal events and seemingly unrelated industries can have an adverse affect on our profession. Case in point, watermelons and produce from southern states can have a drastic affect on the price and availability of lumber moving