Midwest Business Trends A Steady Softwood Market For The Midwest Chris FehrMarketing Consultant / Editor Softwood activity across the Midwest remains steady, with modest signs of improvement in some markets but little indication of a broader rebound. Suppliers continue to report consistent demand, while transportation and fuel costs remain among the more significant concerns affecting […]

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