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The best way to determine your WHY is to take the time to
step away from your business. This type of thinking cannot be
accomplished while you are working on the shop floor, designing
your next project, or preparing a quote for a customer. You need
to get out of your shop and your office. A change of perspective
does wonders for the creative process.
Stepping away doesn’t have to be a sabbatical or even a vacation,
although those options would certainly be effective. It could
be attending one of our regional events or the IWF trade show.
At these kinds of events, you have opportunities to network
with other woodworkers and it tends to get your creative and
strategic juices flowing.
After these events are over, members often share how surprised
they are that other shops struggle with the same things as
they do. The CMA is not a match-making organization, but we
do create opportunities for you to connect with like-minded
professionals – the conversations you have with these kindred
spirits can help you find your WHY.
ONE SPECIES. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
Amanda Conger
When it comes to versatility, there’s no better wood than European
Beech. Stained or painted, as cabinetry or furniture, Beech is
always a beautiful choice. Its signature consistency and lack of grain make it a perfect
always a beautiful choice. Its signature consistency and lack of grain make it a perfect
I also want to take this opportunity to fi t for the trend toward minimalist design with the organic warmth of natural wood.
thank Matt Krig for his service as the IWF Booth #546
President of CMA’s Board of Directors For more information visit: pollmeier.com or
for the past four years – the longest contact us toll free: 866-432-0699 or 503-452-5800 Value Added German Beech™
Lumber & BauBuche
term any president has served. Matt
was also the CMA’s youngest president
ever. It was a pleasure to work with
Matt for three years of his term, and
I appreciate his confidence in me.
— Amanda
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