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What You Need to Know about the SBA Coronavirus Relief Options
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses. In addition to traditional SBA funding programs, the CARES Act established several new temporary programs to address the COVID-19 outbreak. These programs include the Paycheck Protection Program, the EIDL Loan […]
Breaking News Alert from NHLA & the Hardwood Federation
TREASURY ISSUES GUIDANCE ON SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM Last night the U.S. Treasury issued guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which provides $350 billion in loans for small businesses impacted by the Coronavirus. Small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for loans through the PPP starting on April 3, while self-employed individuals and […]
Latest Update on COVID-19 from the Hardwood Federation
Over the past few weeks, Congress has passed, and the President has signed, three pieces of legislation to address the medical and economic strains resulting from the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The first bill, signed March 3, provided $8.3 billion for health providers, disease testing and small-business loan subsidies. On March 18, a second relief package […]
HF Policy Alert: House Joins Senate in Passing Covid-19 CARES Act
*Update as of March 27, 2020, 3:45 PM CST: President Trump has signed the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. Previous update as of March 27, 3030 3 PM CST: The Hardwood Federation has announced that the House of Representatives has joined the Senate and passed the Phase 3 “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) […]
How the $2 Trillion Coronavirus Bill Could Help You
The Senate voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a $2 trillion bill to provide relief to the economy, businesses, and workers that have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. The House is expected to pass the bill by Friday and President Trump has announced he would sign the bill into law. This bill is in […]
BREAKING NEWS: Forest Products Are “Essential Critical”
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Labor have both said the forest products industry is an “essential critical infrastructure workforce in the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.” These are allowed to operate during shutdowns. Most states are following the federal guidelines when ordering people to shelter in place. Here […]
From the Hardwood Federation: TAKE ACTION
Ask Congress to Include U.S. Hardwood Industry in any Coronavirus Relief Packages The U.S. Hardwood Industry, like much of the U.S. manufacturing sector, is under severe stress due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, the Coronavirus. Impacts due to Coronavirus are set to lay another blow to an industry already distressed by the ongoing trade […]
Hardwood Federation Alert: Federal Covid-19 Update
Congressional Action Congress is attempting to move quickly on multiple legislative responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Late last Friday the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation (H.R. 6201) in overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion (363-40). The Senate made minor changes to the bill and passed the amended version this afternoon (90-8). The legislation is now […]
3 Easy Ways to Support Local Businesses
Local stores and suppliers were once a go-to for everything we need, but rapid changes in technology, convenience, mass production, and many other factors have shifted the market to favor big name brands. Big box companies have been experiencing some turbulence, though, and the ‘Shop Local’ movement has begun to shift the gears. Consumers are […]
Louisville Makes the 2020 Traveler’s Choice Award List
NHLA is excited to announce that Louisville, Kentucky made the 2020 Traveler’s Choice Award List by Trip Advisor. This is exciting news because the 2020 NHLA Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase is taking place from September 23 – 25 at the newly renovated Galt House Hotel in Lousiville this year! One of the reasons Louisville was selected […]
New Board Members Bring Commitment and Passion to ITSEF
The Inspector Training School Education Foundation (ITSEF) is pleased to announce the addition of two new Board members, Jay Reese of Penn-Sylvan International, Inc. and graduate of the 85th Class of the NHLA Inspector Training School; and Hud Caldwell of Northland Forest Products and graduate of the 89th Class of the School. ITSEF Board Chair […]
Breaking News: China to Remove Tariffs on U.S. Hardwoods
Based on reports from the Agricultural Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing as well as the Chinese Ministry of Finance, the Chinese government will remove U.S. hardwood lumber import tariffs starting on February 28, 2020, for one year. The list of products that could potentially have tariffs removed starting next Friday can be […]
Breaking News: China Accepting Applications for Tariff Exemptions
China’s Ministry of Finance announced today that China’s tax authority will begin accepting applications from Chinese domestic firms for the exemption of additional tariffs imposed on some U.S. products, including U.S. hardwoods starting March 2, 2020. Applications for the one-year waivers must be submitted by Chinese firms; U.S. companies are not eligible to submit requests […]
Why I Love the Hardwood Lumber Industry
Phuc Hoang – ITSEF Scholarship Recipient Phuc Hoang was the recipient of the (ITSEF) Inspector Training School Educational Foundation Scholarship, for class 190. Each fall and spring, ITSEF awards scholarships to increase School enrollment and enrich student’s lives. Mr. Hoang submitted the following essay about why he loves the hardwood lumber industry. The hardwood […]
Walnut, in so many words
by Dana Spessert, NHLA Chief Inspector As Chief Inspector for NHLA, I have heard a lot of conclusions, opinions, and theories that just don’t match up with reality, specifically about the NHLA Grading Rules. In this month’s Rules Corner, I want to relay a lumber grading situation involving 2 Common Walnut. As I was inspecting […]
In Memory of Orn Gudmundsson, Senior
We are sad to report the passing of Orn Gudmundsson Senior of Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Gudmundsson Sr. passed away Saturday (February 1, 2020) after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Gudmundsson was born January 4th, 1947 in Reykjavik, Iceland. He moved to Louisville in 1950 with his parents, Jon and Sesselja. He graduated from […]
Domestic Hardwood Promotion: Now is the Time
An Interview with Dana Lee Cole of the Hardwood Federation and the Real American Hardwood Promotion Coalition The U.S. hardwood industry is facing significant change driven by a variety of factors, including stiff competition from wood look-alike products, relentless misleading campaigns about the sustainability of wood commodities, and a slowing world economy. Industry leaders are […]
Breaking News: US & China Sign “Phase 1” of Trade Agreement
As many of you may have watched earlier today, the U.S. and China formalized a limited trade agreement today, signaling a truce in the nearly two-year trade war between the world’s two largest economies and sets the stage for a broader agreement down the road. The “Phase One” agreement is the product of months of intense […]
The Recruitment Series, Part 3: Where to Post Job Openings
When it comes to posting your newly created job listing, the platforms you should use will vary depending on what the job position is. Luckily, there are a wide variety of options when it comes to choosing where to post your jobs, but it may feel a bit overwhelming if you’re not quite sure where […]
Breaking News Alert from NHLA
Hardwoods Mentioned as Part of Trade Deal U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer appeared on Fox Business this morning and mentioned that hardwoods are part of the trade deal with China. The Fox News clip may be viewed HERE. Hardwood and forest products are mentioned at 1:56 of this clip addressing how “other areas of agriculture […]