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Washington D.C. 2026 – What’s In Store For The New Year?

Washington D.C. 2026 – What’s In Store For The New Year? The final quarter of 2025 was a bit of a roller coaster. Tension and partisan bickering punctuated much of the last months of the year as the longest government funding lapse in history (43 long days) dragged on. On Wednesday, November 12th, the U.S. […]

Softwood Export Council Achieves $688 Million In International Sales For U.S. Softwood Suppliers

Softwood Export Council Achieves $688 Million In International Sales For U.S. Softwood Suppliers By Rose BradenPresidentSoftwood Export Councilrbraden@softwood.org In a year when the nation has paid close attention to the effective use of federal funds, the Softwood Export Council (SEC) continues to demonstrate how government support can yield significant economic returns. Operating as a lean […]

The SLB’s Investments Are Critical For Both Developers And Lumber Producers

The SLB’s Investments Are Critical For Both Developers And Lumber Producers Credit: Raftermen Photography As Managing Director of Timberland and Innovative Wood Products at Jamestown, I wear two distinct hats that reflect the dual priorities of our business.  As a forester, I oversee our investors’ timberland portfolio of nearly 90,000 acres spanning Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, […]

The Future of Lumber, Led by NAWLA

The Future of Lumber, Led by NAWLA Introducing NAWLA’s New Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan The lumber and building materials distribution channel is changing faster than ever, and the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA) is changing right alongside. Over the past year, we embarked on something significant: reimagining our mission and vision to truly […]

Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions

Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2026 to develop these connections for your company and grow your global markets. In […]

Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story?

Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story? The holiday season always reminds us of the power of a good story—and in the hardwood industry, there’s one story we should be telling better: the story of sustainability. Hardwood is the essence of sustainability. Few industries contribute more to forest health, rural economies, and carbon reduction. The […]

Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions

Connect with Customers and Find New Buyers at 2026 AHEC Events and Pavilions In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2026 to develop these connections for your company and grow your global markets. In […]

Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story?

Why Knot Gift Yourself A Good Story? The holiday season always reminds us of the power of a good story—and in the hardwood industry, there’s one story we should be telling better: the story of sustainability. Hardwood is the essence of sustainability. Few industries contribute more to forest health, rural economies, and carbon reduction. The […]

Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers At 2026 AHEC Events And Pavilions

Connect With Customers And Find New Buyers At 2026 AHEC Events And Pavilions By Michael SnowExecutive Director American HardwoodExport Council Sterling, VA703-435-2900www.ahec.org In challenging markets, the personal relationship between suppliers and customers is more important than ever. The American Hardwood Export Council is planning a busy schedule of events in 2026 to develop these connections […]

How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership?

How Can Your Company Benefit From AHEC Membership? Over the past several months, I have spoken with many of you in the hardwood industry and have found one topic that keeps coming up: finding new markets. As substitute materials and trade challenges impact our industry every year, there is a critical need to create new […]