April 2014 Housing Report

Potential Negative Macro-factors Preventing a Robust Housing Market Recovery
Several of the housing market indicators exhibited marginal increases in April which is not typical for spring. Historically, March, April and May are the best months for housing starts and sales (new and existing). It appears that the overall market is muddling along.
 
As in previous months, the near - term outlook on the U.S. housing market remains unchanged - there are potentially several negative macro - factors or headwinds at this point in time for a robust housing recovery (based on historical long - term averages). Learn more about these factors in the April 2014 Housing Report.
 
Each month you can access specific data on new housing starts, existing home sales and construction spending, and feature analysis on overall impact to the economy and your business. These monthly housing reports are provided courtesy of Virginia Tech. Remember to take advantage of all the exclusive industry reports and research available to you as an NAFCD member. Visit the Members Only section of the website to access more reports, username and password required. 

Health Care Reform Webinar June 19

Mark your calendars for this "don't-miss" webinar on Health Care Reform (HCR) and what the law means for you and your affiliate businesses. Receive the insight and knowledge needed to manage your evolving health care options during the health care reform webinar taking place Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST. Register Today!

Prior to the webinar complete the Pulse Check™ Health Care Reform Assessment Tool, to identify resources to help fill the gaps in your HR needs. This webinar will cover penalties that could affect your business, how market reforms are changing the small group health insurance scene and more.

NAFCD Welcomes New Member Trimaco

Trimaco exports products worldwide and puts an emphasis on building a supportive relationship with both domestic and international customers. Trimaco continually implements state-of-the-art technologies in fiber, pulp, polymer and textiles to create high-quality supplies and materials that last.



Trimaco
Main Contact: Charlie Reaves
Email: Charlie.Reaves@trimaco.com
Phone: 919-674-3471
Location: Morrisville, NC

2014 Annual Convention Speaker Spotlight Highlights 

The 2014 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention speaker line-up features thought leaders who will share their expertise on economic trends, innovative thinking, generational differences, trends in the building product supply chain and work-life engagement.

Alan Beaulieu
Years of Calculated Opportunity
This session will cover a wide variety of topics including short- and long-term global economic forecasts, regional economic updates, an outlook on inflation, and the relationship of political events and economic growth. Alan details what economic indicators executives should follow and provides proven strategies for leveraging economic forecasts at the company level.

Learn more about Alan Beaulieu.
 

NAW Spring 2014 Government Relations Update

The latest legislative update from NAW is now available to NAFCD members. This benefit is made possible through membership with NAW. This report updates members on government legislation that could potentially impact their business. Read the full report to receive an update on the long-term fiscal crisis, health care reform, marketplace fairness, paycheck fairness, OSHA reform and more.
 
View the full report here. Remember to take advantage of all the education, industry reports and resources available to you as an NAFCD member. 

NAFCD Welcomes New Member D&M Flooring

D&M Flooring has successfully become one of the leading companies in the flooring industry by decisvely meeting the wood flooring needs of the North American market. Manufacture and sourcing of a vast array of products - solid, engineered, smooth, brushed, fumed, carbonized, hand scraped, - brings a total wood flooring package that addresses aesthetic and performance requirements of designers, architects and homeowners.

D&M Flooring
Main Contact: John Klotz
Email: john@dm-flooring.com
Phone: 310-988-1900
Location: Long Beach, CA

Are You Ready for Health Care Reform?

Receive the insight and knowledge needed to manage your evolving health care options during the health care reform webinar taking place Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST.

Prior to the webinar complete the Pulse Check™ Health Care Reform Assessment Tool, to identify resources to help fill the gaps in your HR needs. This webinar will cover penalties that could affect your business, how market reforms are changing the small group health insurance scene and more.

Stay tuned for registration details.