
The Race Is On
Doesn’t everyone enjoy the thrill of a great race–what’s your favorite–Formula 1, the Kentucky Derby, or the America’s Cup? While some provide entertainment for spectators,
Doesn’t everyone enjoy the thrill of a great race–what’s your favorite–Formula 1, the Kentucky Derby, or the America’s Cup? While some provide entertainment for spectators,
We are at the end of the year. We are also at the end of the first contract with Magnolia Network for the RAHC. We
In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule
As 2023 winds to a close, the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) is making preparations for our 2024 National Conference and Expo. The much-anticipated event will
Members of the Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA), along with promotion sponsors, recently gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, for their 2023 Mid-Year Meeting. The event took
Textured wood floors have been popular for several decades, and with good reason. Texturing wood achieves an aged look that often helps to hide minor
We hear a lot in the news about the income gap widening. The rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting poorer. We have
I have 7 kids ages: 23, 21, 20, 14, 12, 7, and 5 – three girls and four boys. They are so different. My oldest
Your strength and expertise is concentrated in the wood and forest products industry, but even so, you’re constantly communicating with one or more of your
A law you’ve never heard of, but need to pay attention to The Hardwood Federation would like to highlight a little-known reporting requirement that will
The seven-story structure, commissioned by commercial real estate firm The Office Group (TOG), lays out a roadmap for the office environment of today. In fact,
I’ve already received several 2024 calendars – I’m guessing you have, too – so I’d like you to take a moment and ‘ink’ in the
I got some much-needed family vacation this summer and visited my family resort near Vanderhoof, British Columbia. The highlight of the trip was watching my
As you read this, the WCMA will be ramping up for our 2023 Fall Conference and Plant Tour Event, September 11-13, in conjunction with WMMA.
On September 7-8, the American Hardwood Export Council will host its Greater China and Southeast Asia Convention in China for the first time since 2019.
HMA members will soon be convening in the Keystone State for our Fall Regional Meeting. This signature HMA ‘members-only’ event is set for September 19-20,
The American Hardwood Export Council has taken on a critical study to evaluate the impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on the U.S. Hardwood
I recently took a call from a ‘new’ HMA member who said he wanted to talk with me about his experience at our Spring Regional
Do you have a bucket list? I do. I got it from Backpacker Magazine in 2005. They listed ten of “America’s Hardest Day Hikes,” and
Wood flooring professionals have many issues to consider when beginning any job. Some are obvious, like getting the material to the job site, and scheduling the
Editors Note: Betsy Natz, CEO of KCMA, provided this guest article following her webinar presentation, which was hosted by the National Hardwood Lumber Association The