Thompson, Bonamici Recognize February as Career and Technical Education Month February 8, 2023 Press Release Reps. Thompson and Bonamici introduce bipartisan resolution highlighting skills-based education WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), co-chairs of the bipartisan Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, today introduced a resolution with 71 of their colleagues recognizing National CTE […]
As we move into the fourth quarter of 2022, our industry anticipates a strong finish to another strong year. Customers once again plan to take advantage of the section 179 tax incentives. It’s also a political season. With midterm elections days away, be sure to take the time to vote. Both parties are looking to […]
Here are the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for June 2022. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/content/dam/woodproducts_sbio_vt_edu/housing-reports/2022-housing-report/casa-2022-06a-june-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/content/dam/woodproducts_sbio_vt_edu/housing-reports/2022-housing-report/casa-2022-06b-june-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the U.S. Forest […]
Here are the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for May 2022. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. The report this month is on my google drive as we are experiencing problems with our server. As soon as those problems are resolved, the housing report will […]
Six Public Policy Committee members from the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS® ) the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) called on the offices of twelve DC legislators and committee staff on June 22, 2022 to encourage support for apprenticeships and workforce development legislation. The group’s focus included the Employer Directed Skills Act […]
Legislation also promotes public outreach for workforce development programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Derek Kilmer (WA-6) today introduced the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act (COTA) to expand career counseling programs and allow for public outreach. The bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to bolster career guidance for adult learners, through public outreach, including Public […]
AWFS® Board President: What is normal anymore? Looking back at 2021, our industry saw record sales largely due to the housing market reaching the highest values in years, in part, due to low interest rates. The pandemic reduced travel, causing more Americans to stay home and invest in their assets. The AWFS®Fair was a success […]
Below, please find two links to the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for January 2022. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2022-01a-january-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2022-01b-january-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, […]
Quarterly Webinars will begin March 30; Flagship Report Available for Members Anaheim, March 15, 2022 – The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) will offer quarterly one-hour webinars with economist Chris Kuehl. The first webinar will take place on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET. Subsequent webinars will be offered in June, September, […]
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