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Associate members are a very important part of the MLA mission. Do business with these members that support your Association!
All Season Bldg. Supply Allied Building Stores American Wholesale Corp. BPI - Lumber & Engineered Wood
Blish-Mize Company Bluelinx Corporation BlueTarp Financial Builders Material Company CCM Countertop & Cabinet Mfg Central Woodwork, Inc. Continental Divide Fence Dealers Choice Distribution Delden Garage Doors, Inc. Discovery Based Retail DMSi Software Do it Best Corporation East Side Lumberyard Supply
The Empire Company - NEW MEMBER!
Epicor Software
Federated Insurance Forest Products Supply Co. Georgia Pacific Wood Products, LLC
Great Southern Wood Preserving Hardman Wholesale Co. Hawkeye Building Distributors HIAB USA, Inc. Hixson Lumber Sales Huttig Building Products Jack Morgan Construction James Hardie Building Products
Klauer Manufacturing Co.
Lee Wayne Lumberyard Supply Max USA
McCray Lumber Millwork Metal Sales Mfg. Corp.
Mid-Am Building Supply Modern Equip. Co., Inc. (MECO) Monarch Cement Co. Pennsylvania & Indiana Lumbermens Mutual Insurance PrimeSource Building Products PWD, Inc. Rollex Corp. Schutte Lumber Company Simpson Strong-Tie Tamko Building Products Tax Favored Benefits Tennison Brothers, Inc. Thomas Nielsen Wholesale Timber Products, Inc. Treeline Forest Products USP Structural Connectors Warrior Building Products Western Builders Supply, Inc. Westfall GMC Truck Center Weyerhaeuser Co.
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Mid-America Lumbermens Association (MLA) serves independent lumber and building material retailers in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. We offer a variety of services and products to our members, as well as events throughout the year to provide educational and networking opportunities.
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The MLA Online Campus provides you and your employees with high-impact, "real-world" training that develops your leaders, retains your best people, and increases your customer loyalty. Each employee has a unique username to access the campus, which houses more than 700 courses on customer service, sales, leadership, and more. Learn more.
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"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."
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Vol. 14, No. 20, October 5, 2015
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Here's Your Mobile-Ready Newsletter!
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You're receiving this online newsletter because you've subscribed through the MLA website (www.TheMLA.com) or you're an Association member. We'll send a new issue every two weeks to let you know what's happening in the industry, at your MLA, and in the world that affects your business. We welcome your opinions and ideas. If you have information you'd like to share with other members, we'd be happy to include it in our next issue. We welcome both personal and industry-related news - members would love to hear your news and views - so don't hesitate to email us with information.
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Webinar: Wage and Hours Issues
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The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has released a proposal to increase the salary levels that determine employee exemption from overtime pay. Learn what this might mean for your business, and join in the discussion around how it will impact our sector.
Every employer should be aware of the proposed rule and the new interpretation that will affect the LBM sector.
Webinar Schedule (Choose one of two dates):
Fee: FREE for NLBMDA members/ $125 nonmembers
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Register Now for MLA Fall Fling
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The MLA Fall Fling is a great event that combines timely programming and outstanding opportunities to visit with your colleagues from near and far. There are just two short weeks to register and get the best hotel rate.
One of the speakers this year will be Scott Simpson with BlueTarp Financial. Simpson spoke to rave reviews last year, and is back again to discuss "What You Need to Know about Succession Planning." He will explain the different preparations necessary for a third-party sale or a family transfer, and how to evaluate your business now and set a plan for action of things you may be concerned about, from strength of your customer base to cash flow, and accounts receivable. He will show you how to implement best practices around your operation to ensure that you maximize the financial value of your business to make certain you are on strong financial footing. Or, if you are transitioning your company to a family member, he will help you understand how to best preserve your legacy for years to come. This session is ideal for those considering a transition of their business in the future, or for those who want to have a better understanding of what they can do to improve the overall value of their business today.
You'll also be sure to pick up ideas from the others who attend, as we annually attract the best and brightest dealers in our area. It's always great to talk with others about problem solving and issues to get fresh ideas and a new perspective.
The dates are November 5-6, 2015 - in Branson, Missouri. We have arranged a special rate of $142 per night for rooms at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing - and the conference is free of charge to members. Click here for more information and click here for a registration form.
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Visit the MLA Buyer's Guide Online
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MLA 401(k) Plan for Members -
It's Worth a Look!
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MLA has offered a "group" MLA 401(k) plan for members for over a year. It is saving participating dealers on their fees and enabling them to offer a great benefit to reward their loyal employees.
If you haven't taken a serious look at this program, now would be a good time. Find out why smart dealers are making the move to the MLA program. Call the MLA Hotline at 800-747-6529, or click here to learn more.
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Other Articles of Interest
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Ways and Means Committee Approves Permanent Depreciation Bonus Legislation...While the House of Representatives already approved legislation to permanently increase higher Sec. 179 levels, on Sept. 17, the chamber's chief tax-writing panel affirmed its commitment to bonus depreciation. On Sept. 17, the House Ways & Means Committee approved a bill introduced by Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) to make 50 percent bonus depreciation a permanent part of the tax code (H.R. 2510). The important capital investment incentive expired at the end of 2014. Read more.
Source: Associated Equipment Distributors, October 2, 2015
New Home Sales Continue Modest Rise... New home sales increased in August to a 552,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, a 5.7% increase from an upwardly revised July. The August pace was the highest since February 2008. The steady, albeit modest, progression of new home sales reflects improvement for jobs and consumer confidence, with home buyers taking advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Read more.
Source: NAHB's Eye on the Economy, September 30, 2015
NAHB Study Shows What "Green" Means to Home Buyers... What do consumers think makes a green home? And, what do they feel is the most important element of a green-built home? Builders and other industry professionals now have an opportunity to find out what green means to home buyers with a new publication from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Read more.
Source: Door & Window Market Magazine, September 24, 2015
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Don't Let Your Business Go Up in Smoke
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  According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an estimated 1,240,000 fires in 2013, which resulted in more than $11.5 billion in financial loss, injured more than 16,000 people, and killed more than 3,000. In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2015, we are encouraging all business owners to create a fire prevention plan that includes inspecting their facilities for major fire hazards.
This article provided courtesy of Federated Mutual Insurance Company, your association's recommended insurer. |
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