This column comes out on the first Tuesday of every month. Four years ago, broadcast early Tuesday morning, I called the presidential race for Donald Trump. I was virtually alone. It was not a popular call, but I use different metrics and I was sure enough to step forward for the test. I have … [Read More...]
NEWS
Acimall approves Luigi De Vito as its new president
The general assembly of Acimall, the association of Italian manufacturers of furniture and wood technology, has approved the appointment of Luigi De Vito to president for the 2020-2023 period, … [Read More...]
FIMMA Brasil fair on schedule for April
FIMMA Brasil, a traditional international secondary wood industry fair in Brazil for three decades, has announced it will continue as FIMMA Connections and Business taking place from April … [Read More...]
Economic Updates
By Design

Everyday beauty
As a young design student, eagerly devouring everything I could find that might help me understand the profession I was devoting my life too, I came across a book, titled The Unknown Craftsman, (1972) by the Japanese philosopher, Sōetsu Yanagi (1889-1961). It examined the beauty of anonymous crafts, … [Read More...]
AFFORDABLE FILE

Several tax law changes may affect bottom line of many business owners
The Internal Revenue Service has reminded business owners that tax reform legislation passed last December affects nearly every business. With just a couple of months left in the year, the IRS is … [Read More...]