AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt prepared this summary of business credits related to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. 03.20.20 This evening, the Treasury Department and the Department of Labor jointly announced the outlines of guidance, to be released next week, on the new tax credits available to small businesses to cover the costs of the […]
This update was prepared by AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt and shared with all AWFS Member Primary contacts on Friday 3/20/20: March 20th Update We know that things are moving quickly, and we’ve drafted this summary to provide you with an update on what legislative action has taken place this week, summarize the latest developments, and […]
AWFS’ advocacy agency LobbyIt has shared information about the COVID-19 Stimulus Package and would like to know our feedback on the legislation. Does it adequately address our member companies’ needs and concerns? Is anything left out? Now is our time to have input in the process. COVID-19 Stimulus 2.0 (as of 03.17.20) As we […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2019 CONTACT: Adria Salvatore, AWFS (323) 215-0311 AWFS® Supports Career Counseling Legislation “Counseling for Career Choice Act” Benefits States, Counselors, and Students Anaheim, CA – November 15, 2019 – The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) is in support of the “Counseling for Career Choice Act”, introduced by Congressmen […]
Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV-1) came to the AWFS Fair on Friday afternoon, July 19 to learn more about the woodworking industry; see machinery and exhibitors first-hand; and broadcast congratulations to the students at the Fresh Wood and Turning to the Future awards ceremony. Rep. Titus spent 40 minutes touring the show floor, where she got […]
AWFS 2019 DC Fly-In Recap: Ten members of the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) Public Policy committee called on the offices of 21 legislators and agency staff in Washington on March 27th, to encourage support for the PARTNERS Act and Skills Investment Act. The committee also encouraged their representatives to join the House […]
(updated Dec 4) Watch the webinar (recorded December 4, 2018) to learn about AWFS’ efforts in Public Policy and how you can get involved. What are we talking to our elected leaders and representatives about on behalf of your businesses and our industry? What is the “DC Fly-in” and how do you participate? What are the […]
Two-day Summit at Department of Education Welcomed by Secretary Betsy DeVos; Included Site Visits Anaheim, CA – Nov 15, 2018 — Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) was invited to participate in the 4th U.S.-China State and Provincial Education Leaders Dialogue: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), held in Washington D.C. October 30-31. […]
AWFS is a client of LobbyIt. Each month, LobbyIt prepares the following report on public policy updates and activity for AWFS and its member companies. AWFS Monthly Report Greetings! The month of October was dominated with the midterm elections, as DC emptied out when Members and most of their staff left to their respective districts […]
AWFS supports the proposed amendments to the EPA rule for better alignment with the CARB ATCM. It will make it easier for suppliers and customers alike to comply with both rules and will enhance enforcement of suppliers (off shore imports) who do not comply, or worse yet, falsify compliance. https://news.bloombergenvironment.com/environment-and-energy/engineered-wood-industry-pleased-with-epa-formaldehyde-proposal EPA seeking to align federal […]
