Society of Wood Manufacturing (SWM) group members recently created videos about their careers in the woodworking industry. Current SWM President Saul Martin produced a 2 minute video with a quick tour around his shop while he talked about his role and responsibilities at Architectural Woodworking Company in Los Angeles. Diana Ramirez prepared a 1.5 minute […]
The Paycheck Protection Program is now out of funds. The NAM is calling on Congress to authorize additional funding for this critical program. Too many small manufacturers are short on time and money, so we can’t afford a delay. Your member of Congress needs to hear directly from manufacturers and their employees. Use this tool […]
President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps will help state and local officials when reopening their economies, getting people back to work, and continuing to protect American lives. Click Here to Read the full three-phased approach.
Click here to read the AWFS 2020 Spring Edition Newsletter
Saint Louis Closet Co. donates over $3,000 to Stray Rescue of St. Louis Posted by Michaelle Bradford April 15, 2020 | 12:44 pm EDT MAPLEWOOD, Mo. – In early March, Saint Louis Closet Co. donated $3,467 to Stray Rescue of St. Louis. The donation was made on behalf of Closets for a Cause, a giveback […]
This memorandum provided by OSHA provides interim guidance to Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) for enforcing the requirements of 29 CFR Part 1904 with respect to the recording of occupational illnesses, specifically cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This memorandum will take effect immediately and remain in effect until further notice. This guidance is […]
This year, SkillsUSA California put students’ woodworking skills to the test at six regional competitions throughout the state. As the national SkillsUSA website states: “Skills USA is a national nonprofit organization serving middle school, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA is a partnership […]
Below, please find two links to the Virginia Tech – U.S. Forest Service housing market commentaries for February 2020. These commentaries contain in-depth data and comments on the U.S. housing market. Part 1: Main – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2020-02a-february-main.pdf Part 2: Economic conditions – https://www.woodproducts.sbio.vt.edu/housing-report/casa-2020-02b-february-econ-cond.pdf The housing report is a free service of Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension, […]
The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). Click Here to go to the IRS site for full details and resources.
These American Red Cross (ARC) resources you may require are in response to the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Please click here for a full listing of all ARC resources and guidance.
