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Hardwood Industry Launches New Tool for Architecture and Design Professionals
The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) and the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, have launched a new website at RealAmericanHardwood.pro. The website was developed to educate
Lacey Act Update: Publication of Phase VII Expected Imminently
International Wood Products Association has received a grant from USDA-APHIS to create and share training on the next phase of the Lacey Act Declaration for free to all industries that trade in plant or any plant products. APHIS passed
Cyber Insurance Program Update
Cyber Insurance Program Update For many months your association director has been working on a cyber insurance program that will help WPMA members and be relatively affordable. Listed below is information from a large insurance company,
How are Vietnam and the US Female Labor Force Similar?
How are Vietnam and the US Female Labor Force Similar? The wood products factories in Vietnam are not the only ones short on labor. Clothing, shoe and electronics factories are dealing with the same issue. Not enough good steady
Will the Employment Problem Ever Improve?
It seems like more and more businesses are closing because they are unable to find any employees that want to work. The most asked question that comes into our office is, "How can I hire enough people to fill the orders coming in?"