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WMIA Supports LIFO Coalition

In early May, prompt, decisive action by the business community successfully killed a surprise proposal by the Senate Republican leadership to permanently repeal the LIFO inventory accounting method. The revenue which this proposal would have raised was intended to fund a rebate of $100 to taxpayers to offset high gasoline prices. But, the threat to businesses which use LIFO is not gone. DETAILS

Seven WMIA Members Among Finalists for IWF Challengers Award

Twenty-two products were selected as finalists in the internationally-recognized Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award competition, the most ever in the history of the program sponsored by the International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair-USA. Seven WMIA members were included among the finalists. DETAILS

WMIA Awards $18,000 in Scholarships

The WMIA Scholarship Foundation awarded nine $2,000 scholarships in 2006 to students seeking careers in wood technology, machinery and related fields. These talented students were selected based on academic success, interests and special abilities. DETAILS

New Sourcebook Debuts at IWF

Retooling America: WIC 2007 Set for April 25-28

The world is changing and the global seismic shifts are affecting U.S. Manufacturing. Manufacturers today have to “gear up” and reinvest in their companies, in their technology, in their processes and in their people. WIC 2007 will feature seminars that offer participants tools, tips and “take aways” to better prepare you to implement strategies that maximize your company’s success. Making the Most of Your Tradeshow Investment, E-Business Strategies, Customer Service, Value Added Sales, “Partnering” with your Customers and Your Vendors, Cost Justification/ROI and Cost Containment – the latest cutting edge strategies. Maximize your business success – attend WIC 2007! DETAILS

2006 Employee Compensation Report Available

WMIA's 2006 Employee Compensation Report is now available. The study provides participants with benchmarks to compare how their compensation packages compare with other companies in similar industries. Survey participants should have already received their free copies. The study is now available to non-participants for $100. Click here to order your copy.

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Breakthrough Book and Map Help Distributors Jump-Start New Initiatives

After 3 years in the making in a $2 million research project, Driving Growth and Shareholder Value: The Distribution Value Map™ is launched by Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Distribution Research and Education Foundation (DREF). DETAILS

South America's Tropical Forests Benefit by Responsible Forest Management

Since its founding in 1991, the multimillion-dollar investment company of Barama Company Limited has remained steadfast in its quest to successfully address environmental and social issues while at the same time developing new market opportunities linked to responsible forest management. After 15n years in pursuit of these objectives, the Barama Company Limited recently announced that it has achieved certified forest management of 1.41.million acres of tropical natural forest in Guyana, South America. DETAILS

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