Member Services
Our signature member services are:
An intensive two-day National Conference & Expo features speakers and roundtable discussion on global, economic, manufacturing and market trends, innovation, and other issues of strategic significance. Industry suppliers are present to display their newest technology. Receptions provide opportunities for networking, socializing and idea exchanges. The two-day event is maximum value in minimum time.
Viewed as one of the most valued member services, HMA Regional Meetings, provide members an opportunity to conduct their own field research and get a host of money-making, money-saving ideas during tours of hardwood sawmills, concentration yards and secondary manufacturing facilities. These meetings conducted twice a year, are compact educational events designed to deliver maximum value, while minimizing time away from the office.
The biennial Wage and Benefit Survey allows members to compare their annual compensation to regional and national averages and to companies of similar size for every job title in the mill, yard, forestry, sales and administrative departments. The survey puts members' hourly wage rates, salaries and fringes into perspective.
Other valuable member services:
HMA Link, the member newsletter, is published monthly and covers Association and industry market news and trends. Regular features focus on safety, regulations, environment/government, sales, marketing, management and technology.
The annual Buyers Guide offers information on 143 member sites, 25 species and 30 specialty items. It is available online as a searchable database at www.HMAmembers.org. The Guide is reviewed and updated regularly and distributed to companies, individuals and trade magazines.
The valuable TrendTracker Report utilizes many sources of industry data and trade statistics to provide members with ever changing industry trends and market situations. TrendTracker aims to understand both past and future trends by identifying and highlighting the status of critical economic drivers that determine demand in hardwood end-markets, with emphasis on emerging changes that may affect business.
Support for the Hardwood Federation. The Hardwood Federation was established to present a strong voice for the hardwood industry on legislative issues impacting hardwood communities. The HMA recognizes the need for unified representation on Capitol Hill and supports the Hardwood Federation through annual financial donations.
Support for Industry and Trade Associations:
In addition to the above mentioned services, the HMA supports research projects that position American hardwoods as cost-effective, sustainable, healthy and aesthetic choices for all-natural building materials. HMA provides periodic reports on different issues related to sawmill management and operations and health and safety issues. These reports keep business owners up-to-date on current requirements and help them maintain compliance. The HMA also provides both live and on-demand webinars to members throughout the year with subjects ranging from energy efficiency to cost-cutting, increased profits and human resources.