Over the July Fourth weekend, heavy storms dumped over 10 inches of rain on central Texas, including Kerr County and the Guadalupe River basin. The river rose as much as 29 feet in under an hour, overwhelming the surrounding communities …
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USDA Increases Mass Timber Investments
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, slowed domestic manufacturing has decreased the widespread adoption of mass timber in the U.S. The USDA Forest Service is addressing these supply gaps through various grant programs like the Wood Innovation Grant Program. …
Read More »Merit Distribution Group Comes Under New Ownership
On June 30, The Merit Distribution Group LLC and its subsidiaries completed a sale transaction with Spartan ParentCo LLC, an affiliate of Czech Asset Management. While Merit Distribution will operate under new ownership, existing operations and management will remain unchanged …
Read More »Bliffert Lumber Expands in Wisconsin
Bliffert Lumber announced its merger with Jauquet Lumber Co. Inc., a Wisconsin-based lumber company. “We believe joining the Bliffert family allows us to continue our tradition of outstanding service while positioning us to grow for generations to come,” says Jim …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Continues in June
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, according to recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, up slightly from May’s numbers. The unemployment rate was 4.1%, down slightly from 4.2% in May and remaining in the narrow …
Read More »Craftsman, Ace Hardware, JGR Launch Racing for a Miracle Program
Craftsman announced its partnership with the Ace Hardware Foundation and NASCAR driver Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing for the 19th Annual Racing for a Miracle program, supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). This year, Craftsman is donating $100,000 …
Read More »Grabbing a Piece of the Pro Market
Earlier this week, The Home Depot announced it has entered into an agreement for its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS), to acquire GMS Inc. (GMS), a leading North American speciality building products distributor, for $5.5 billion. The acquisition is …
Read More »Retail and Hospitality ISAC Releases 2025 CISO Benchmark Report
The Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) released the 2025 CISO Benchmark Report, providing data-driven insights on how security leaders in different industry sectors are addressing today’s security challenges, including security maturity, resource priorities, workforce trends and governance. …
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