April 2021
Apr 06
Hardwood Manufacturers Association elects new officers
Troy Brown of Kretz Lumber Company is elected president.
March 2021
Mar 30
Lowe’s offering $2 billion in notes
Net proceeds from the notes will be used for general corporate purposes.
Mar 26
Senate approves PPP extension
The bill gives the Small Business Administration authority to continue processing applications for 30 days after May 31.
Mar 19
House OK’s PPP extension
The legislation extends the filing deadline for Paycheck Protection Program by 60 days.
Mar 18
Federal Income tax deadline extended for individuals
Individuals filing their 2020 income tax now have until May 17
Mar 04
Beacon names Earl Newsome, Jr. to board
Newsome is a global IT executive with over 30 years of leadership experience with Fortune 500 firms.
Mar 03
Lowe's stores will be closed on Easter Sunday
CEO Marvin Ellison says associates will have the opportunity to avoid any lost pay after spending a day away from work.
Mar 01
STIHL launches learning management system
Hundreds of online courses made available to dealers and vocational programs.