The concern raised by others about November’s drop in retail sales is that consumers have pulled back, and that could signal trouble for economy in 2021. It doesn’t look that way to the experts at
ITR Economics.
Blog posted December 23, 2020 by Alan Beaulieu, ITR Economics
President Trump signed into law a $900 billion stimulus package that renews the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) with a so-called “PPP Second Draw,” intended to provide loans with a maximum amount of $2 million to smaller and harder-hit businesses that previously applied for and received PPP funding.
Read more at Forbes
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations for people with preexisting conditions.
It is important that workers know how to properly put on and take off their personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect themselves and their households.
Read more at OH&S
It isn’t clear yet whether the COVID-19 vaccines will prevent vaccinated people from carrying the virus without feeling sick and unwittingly spreading it to others.
Read more at Popular Science
Several companies and technology groups have begun developing smartphone apps or systems for individuals to upload details of their COVID-19 tests and vaccinations, creating digital credentials that could be shown in order to enter countries.
Read more at CNN
The just-released December issue of WMA Millwork & More Magazine gets your company ready for 2021, asking businesses, “Where Is the Money in Your 2021 Business Plan?” The digital issue also includes, “How Associations Can Promote Worker Wellbeing,” educating companies on self-care and health programs to create a sustainable workplace for employees to thrive. More article highlights include: “The ‘Stakes In the Ground’ for Economic Recovery” and “Why Your Customers Can’t Tell You What to Do Next.”
Metrie, North America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork, announced the acquisition of Pacific MDF Products, Inc. and Canadian MDF Products Company, collectively known as Pac Trim, located in Rocklin, CA, and Edmonton, AB, Canada.
BlueLinx has promoted two of the company’s leading general managers to the role of vice president. Matt Lyle, most recently the GM of the Gulfport, MI, and Monroe, LA, branches, will lead the Central Region. George Zarick, most recently the GM of the Denville, NJ, and Frederick, MD, branches, will lead the East Region.
Read more at LBM Journal
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) forecast for 2021 is for ongoing gains in single-family construction, though at a slower growth rate than in 2020.
Read more at NAHB
World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
