Category: Columns

The value of education can’t be overstated. That includes the value of trades as much as it does the value of university. I have a

As the holidays approach, memories of past seasons often come to mind. Remember flipping through the big Sears Roebuck Wish Book or JCPenney catalog—or more

The Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association (SCMA) members and promotion sponsors recently gathered for the association’s Mid-Year Meeting at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta,

This September, the American Hardwood Export Council launched an ambitious project challenging some of the most innovative designers in China to create something celebrating the

When leading an association, the highest duty is moving the industry to a place they don’t know they need to go. It’s far easier to

Back in 2019, leaders in the hardwood industry decided it was time to stop talking about the threat of look-alike wood products and to actively

When leading an association, the highest duty is moving the industry to a place they don’t know they need to go. It’s far easier to continue

I have always been drawn to genealogy and family history, and the older I get, the more I question the relevance of age. This year,

We’re neck deep into the new school year, making this the perfect time to look at what’s being accomplished across the industry to address the

It seems like we only just wrapped up summer, but the dynamic of a Presidential election has made it feel like the end of the

Last year was the warmest on record, and 2024 is on pace to surpass it as global cities feel the heat. Due to the “urban

In just a couple weeks, HMA members will be gathering in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for our 2024 Fall Regional Meeting. This members-only event will take

From June 10-12th, I attended the NeoCon Design Show in Chicago. Alongside Chief Inspector Dana Spessert, Chief Operating Officer Renee Hornsby, and Chief Development Officer

The WCMA is gearing up for our 2024 Fall Conference and Plant Tour Event to be held Sept. 23-25, 2024. The number one benefit of

Next month, HMA members will be hitting the road for our Fall Regional Meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tuesday–Thursday, October 15–17. It’s been a while

Delving deep into the world of wood, featuring unexpected and timely topics from across forestry, architecture and design, the award-winning podcast “Words on Wood” has

The short answer is “maybe”, but don’t count on it. In recent months there have been numerous calls to delay implementation of the EU Deforestation

In the United States, most Hardwood comes from privately owned forests, and most privately owned forests are just a few hundred acres in size. Larger

The age-old question for businesses, associations, governments, and universities is: Do you make changes quickly or gradually transition with the times? Do you let your

August, already? The year is flying by, but I guess that’s what happens when you’re staying busy and working hard. Following is a brief rundown

By Dana Lee Cole The year — from a tax policy perspective — started out really well. In a rare show of bipartisanship, the House