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CONVENTION SPEAKERS:
| John
Mitchell |
Booming and Challenged-A Different
Kind of Cycle |
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Since 2000, an investment bust, a stock market collapse, terrorist attacks, governance scandals, surging productivity, and fears of deflation have buffeted the US economy. Housing markets have boomed through the period and consumer spending has been resilient. Output has been increasing for more than two years, but the labor markets have until recently been showing declines in employment. Monetary and fiscal policies have been expansionary helping to support activity. In the spring of 2004, labor markets have strengthened, business investment in increasing, and global prospects have improved. Lackluster employment growth, a looming election, the outsourcing issue have charged the atmosphere. Your industry has been amongst those challenged by the changes coursing through the world. Prospects, risks and challenges for the economy in the coming year and beyond will be covered in the presentation. |
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| Peter
Schor |
Embracing Change in the Sea
of Opportunity - Attitude is Everything |
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Peter Schor - writer, lecturer, trainer
- has motivated and assisted over 350,000 businessmen and women
throughout the US, Canada, Western Europe, and Japan.
For 16 years,Peter
has conducted custom-tailored, in-house training programs specifically
designed for individual companies, associations and chapters throughout
the construction industry. Peter's prior industry experience was
14 years in Wholelsale Distribution.
He has received numerous national
industry awards, served on the advisory boards for several trade
associations, and is considered by many to be one of the best
equipped speakers, trainers, coaches and consultants in the building
industry. Peter's "Attitude is Everything!" program has gained
national recognition as a tool for greater results and achievement
in the business world!
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| Grace
Terpstra |
Hardwood Issues In This Election
Cycle |
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Grace Terpstra has her own lobbying
and public affairs firm, Terpstra Associates, in Washington DC.
She has an extensive background in business government affairs
issues with an emphasis on environmental and manufacturing concerns.
Prior to the formation of the Hardwood Federation, Grace represented
the National Hardwood Lumber Association. She now represents the
expanded umbrella of hardwood organizations as Washington Representative
for the Hardwood Federation.
Prior to forming Terpstra Associates,
Grace was employed by the largest worldwide paper company, Scott
Paper, and helped open the company's first Washington office.
She also has worked for the American Furniture Manufacturers Association,
National Association of Realtors, and National Cotton Council
in Washington.
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