Dealers settle down in D.C.
The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association kicked off its Spring Meeting & Legislative Conference Monday in Washington, D.C.
Day one of the three-day event featured a Lumber Dealers Political Action Committee (LuDPAC) Luncheon featuring Chris Stirewalt, political editor for Fox News Channel.
Following the luncheon, attendees had a chance to sit in on a discussion with Chad Moutray, chief economist, from the National Association of Manufacturers, who discussed two hot-button topics: the overall economic conditions along with challenges companies face in developing workers.
Opening day also included a policy session with Dr. Joseph Johnson, who has one of the longest titles in government: executive director federal regulatory process review & analysis environment, technology & regulatory affairs division for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Joseph discussed the current status of regulatory reform, identified key areas of focus by lawmakers, and explored the possible impact on the industry.
The annual event, a major component of which is to bring lumberyard owners to Washington D.C. to raise their collective voice on Capitol Hill, runs through March 21.
Day one of the three-day event featured a Lumber Dealers Political Action Committee (LuDPAC) Luncheon featuring Chris Stirewalt, political editor for Fox News Channel.
Following the luncheon, attendees had a chance to sit in on a discussion with Chad Moutray, chief economist, from the National Association of Manufacturers, who discussed two hot-button topics: the overall economic conditions along with challenges companies face in developing workers.
Opening day also included a policy session with Dr. Joseph Johnson, who has one of the longest titles in government: executive director federal regulatory process review & analysis environment, technology & regulatory affairs division for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Joseph discussed the current status of regulatory reform, identified key areas of focus by lawmakers, and explored the possible impact on the industry.
The annual event, a major component of which is to bring lumberyard owners to Washington D.C. to raise their collective voice on Capitol Hill, runs through March 21.