AWI - Ohio Valley Chapter FREE eNewsletter
Volume 1, Issue 1, August 28, 2006
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Kent Gilchrist
Welcome to the AWI – Ohio Valley Chapter eNewsletter, The Cutting Edge. This publication will be sent quarterly to all our members as well as other affiliated parties. It is our intent to better our industry as a whole, educating others why AWI members are better trained and skilled within the Architectural Woodwork Industry.
We have a very dynamic and active chapter. I’d like to take a moment and personally thank our newest supplier members: Accessa Coatings and Microvellum and our newest manufacturing member: Kentucky Mill and Casework. It is only through our collective efforts, that we can continue to make a difference within our industry – raising the bar and increasing the level of performance.
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Profit or Peril? How to Decide Whether or Not to Take On a Project
Deborah L. Daily
We’ve all heard the saying, "time is money." Knowing this is true, how we spend our time is critical – understanding how and when to take on a project is essential. What’s more important, we don’t want to take on a project just for revenue – a good businessperson seeks out profit!
If you’ve been invited to bid on a project, that’s great! You’ve done your networking, made the right contacts, and your marketing is actually working. However, before spewing out a proposal, get the facts…to ensure a successful project.
What are the key questions to ask in order to avoid having a project suffer from too little funding, not enough detail, or too much scope creep?
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Kenneth E. Daily
Many people ask us how they can attract more visitors to their websites. We have compiled a list of the top 15 ways to enhance your presence on the web and at the same time, drive more visitors to your website.
Many of the ideas listed below are neither complicated nor expensive to implement. They simply require advance planning as part of your overall marketing efforts...
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(IWF) International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair-USA®
IWF Supply Fair August 23 - August 26, 2006 (Wednesday - Saturday). 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
FALL 2006 ANNUAL AWI National Convention
Dates: October 4-7, 2006. Location: New Orleans, LA. For more information & registration go to the AWI National Convention Website.
AWI President Elect Announces the Annual Call for Volunteers
Ed Brewer announces the annual Call for Volunteers to help with AWI Committees, Task Forces and AWI events for 2006-2007 year beginning October 1, 2006. Contact Ed Brewer at Louisville Lumber & Millwork, 1400 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, KY 40233. Telephone: 502.459.8710. Fax: 502.459.4746. Email: ebrewer@louisvillelumber.com.
Fremont Interiors Awarded Contract for the Indiana Governor’s Residence
Fremont Interiors was selected by the State of Indiana as the custom cabinetry provider during the remodel of the Governor’s Residence. Since its last remodel in the 1970’s, Fremont Interiors was charged with restoring the residence to its former grandeur by designing and fabricating timeless traditional cabinetry for the Main House Kitchen & Butler’s Pantry as well as the Guest House Kitchen. A special note of thanks to other chapter members who provided materials for the project: Courter Company, Distributor Service, Inc., and Flexible Materials. The project began in June 2005 and was just completed in August 2006.
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