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IWF 2004 Second Payment due January 16, 2004

Remember to take advantage of your 20% discount on your exhibit space at IWF 2004. Invoices for the second deposit for 50% of your booth space was mailed by IWF on December 1, 2003. DETAILS

IWF 2004 Housing Information

Housing reservations opened on November 3 for IWF exhibitors and members of IWF sponsoring associations. The WMIA headquarters hotel is the Westin Peachtree and our secondary hotel is the Wyndham Atlanta. DETAILS

2005 Edition of the SourceBook to be distributed at IWF 2004

Information will be sent shortly regarding advertising and updating your member listing in the 2005 WMIA Woodworking Technology SourceBook. DETAILS

Industry and Education work together 

WMIA recently completed a project for WoodLINKS USA that converted a paper-based Wood Products Manufacturing Resource Guide into an electronic format. DETAILS

WIC 2004 Set for April 21-24 in Tucson

The 13th Annual Woodworking Industry Conference is set for April 21-24, 2004 at the El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort in Tucson, Ariz. Preliminary information has been posted on WMIA's web site at. Complete details and registration information will be mailed after the first of the year. DETAILS

Fax Ban Update - A note from NAW's Senior Vice President-Government Relations, Jade West

The Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration invited NAW to participate in a discussion roundtable on November 17th on the FCC's proposed ban on commercial faxes. DETAILS

Industry News

NAW's New Book Debunks Myths in Salesforce Compensation DETAILS

Last Chance for Pre-Show Discount 

on Fresh Wood - New Designs

Enjoy the creative designs that inspired thousands at this yearâs AWFS^¨Fair. Fresh Wood ö New Designs is a beautiful hard-cover photographic art book of the 51 finalist entries from the 2003 AWFS^¨Fair student design competition. Supporting the next generation of woodworking ö 40 percent of net proceeds will be donated to WoodLINKS USA. Each page captures the detail and spirit of these extraordinary emerging furniture designers and woodworkers.  DETAILS

From the Press

The New Economy: Are You Ready?

Contributed by FDM

Office furniture growth forcast for 2004. Dealers see emphasis on value, services sustainable materials and ergonomics. DETAILS

Strengthening the Product Supply Chain  

Contributed by Modern Woodworking

Solid management practices and supplier partnerships eliminate waste in the supply chain and improve your ability to meet your customersâ needs. DETAILS

20 Ways to Survive the Future 

Contributed by Wood Digest

Looking into a crystal ball will not tell the future of your company; however, being proactive and taking steps to contribute to your profitable future is possible. These important steps may determine your survivability in an uncertain future. DETAILS

Will Vietnam Become a Wood Products Giant? Part 1 ÷ Vietnam Today 

Contributed by Wood & Wood Products

Vietnamese Furniture manufacturers follow the successful formula of China ÷ new plants, filled with new equipment, manned by abundantly cheap labor. DETAILS

Furniture Manufacturers and Retailers Face Off 

Contributed by Wood & Wood Products

Representatives of each side of the antidumping dispute present their cases for or against imposing import duties on Chinese wood bedroom furniture. DETAILS

Registration Now Open for CWB Conference 

Contributed by Wood & Wood Products

Discounted advanced registration is now being accepted for the Chicago Custom Woodworking Business Conference & Woodworking Show. The two-day educational conference with tabletop exhibits will be March 24-25, 2004 at Marriott's Lincolnshire Resort in Lincolnshire, IL. DETAILS