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The Cutting Edge™ June 2005
Industry Information
June 2005 Quarterly Economic Outlook ReportSince 2003, WMMA has offered members Quarterly Economic Outlook Reports through a partnership with a leading economic forecasting firm - the Institute for Trend Research (ITR). These services provide members with valuable tools that assist them with making important business planning decisions.
To view the June 2005 Report, members can click here.
The Quarterly Economic Outlook Report is distributed quarterly to members through this forum, The Cutting Edge, and via email. The Report enables you to stay at least one-half business cycle ahead in the business planning process allowing you to appropriately plan for the ups and downs in the marketplace.
Based on feedback from the membership, the Reports have recently been modified in an effort to make them even more user-friendly and easier to understand.
Alan Beaulieu, the leading economist from ITR, presented for the second year in a row at the WMMA Business Session at the WIC. Members continue to be impressed with his skill in interpreting data, and realize more and more how he and his colleagues can offer customized services to them.
To view all previous reports, members can visit http://www.wmma.org/members/efreports.cfm.
As a part of WMMA's partnership with ITR, members are eligible to receive a Company Specific Analysis for a special negotiated rate for WMMA members only - $400. For this price, a professional economist will provide you with forecasting information that matches up with your unique business. WMMA members testify that they have been able to make important planning decisions resulting in increased sales or saved overhead costs due to the information gained by their Company Specific Analysis. If you would like to speak with a member who is already using this service, contact Bill Norton at 215-564-3484, ext 2235.
Members can also contact ITR at (603) 226-9331 and identify yourself as a WMMA member. Their representatives will be happy to walk you through the simple process.
Act now and arm yourself with the tools that will strengthen your company and prepare it for the future.
Table of Contents
What's Happening in the Business World?
Taxing the American Dream
Global Trade Trends for Wood Products
US Import and Export Trade Statistics
WMMA Scholarship Student Tim Horn Recaps Scholarship Experience, Gives Update on Current Endeavors
June 2005 Quarterly Economic Outlook Report
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