Taking StockWoodworking Industry: Taking a Closer Look
A brighter horizon with tax clouds in the way
Written by Tod Riggio Monday, 17 June 2013 00:00
After returning from the Woodworking Industry Conference in May, where the industry’s key decision makers gather every two years to talk business and attend association meetings, I was left with one distinct impression: these folks are genuinely enthused about the prospects of 2013 and beyond. See ya, great and formidable recession. It’s time to invest and prosper.
Industry is set to put its best foot forward
Written by Tod Riggio Monday, 20 May 2013 00:00
Get out your calendar and circle the following dates: July 24-27 for the AWFS fair in Las Vegas as well as May 6-10 for Woodworking Safety Week.
Chairmaking challenge confounds and astounds
Written by Tod Riggio Monday, 15 April 2013 00:00
If you work with designers — or have said never again — this should brighten your day.
Mergers, commitments and a hope for new growth
Written by Tod Riggio Monday, 18 February 2013 00:00
A couple of news items to share as you begin your journey through this month’s issue: WoodLINKS USA is merging with the Woodwork Career Alliance (Page 10) and the 2013 AWFS has hooked the big fish (Page 57).
CMA study gives a glimpse at how shops are evolving
Written by Tod Riggio Monday, 18 February 2013 00:00
We used to ask our profile subjects, as a matter of practice, about their most indispensable tool. The answers ranged from a card scraper or router to a CNC machine and Woodshop News (shameless plug, I know, but I really like my paycheck). My other favorite answer was involvement with a guild or association. Of course, membership isn’t a physical tool used in the shop, but the benefits of networking with your peers, educational opportunities and the band of brotherhood shouldn’t be overlooked.
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