All posts by Heather Outhuse

Deadline Approaching: Have You Registered for the Govt Affairs Conference?

Meetings

The Earlybird Deadline for the Government Affairs Conference is August 30. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait! Registration and Program Information Here. Hotel Reservations Here. When you register, don’t forget to sign up for Congressional Visits – so far registration is great and we are going to make a strong showing on the Hill. … Continue reading Deadline Approaching: Have You Registered for the Govt Affairs Conference? →

Govt Affairs Conference Update: Jim Ellis, Senior Political Analyst for BIPAC to Speak

Meetings

The Government Affairs Conference will be here before you know it – be sure to register before the Earlybird deadline of August 30th to get the best value. Here’s some of what we’ll be hearing. Jim Ellis, creator of the Ellis Insight publication and Senior Political Analyst for the Business-Industry Political Action Committee will speak … Continue reading Govt Affairs Conference Update: Jim Ellis, Senior Political Analyst for BIPAC to Speak →

2023 Max Moore Award Nominations Now Open

Meetings

AWPA is seeking nominations for the 2023 Max Moore Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. The award is given annually to recognize an individual, employed by an AWPA member company, who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit through leadership and community service, as did our honoree, Max Moore, in his daily life. Past recipients are: David W. Libla, President of Mid-Continent … Continue reading 2023 Max Moore Award Nominations Now Open →

Govt Affairs Conference: Hill Visit Information Session September 14

Government Relations, Meetings, Uncategorized

Hill Visits are back at the Government Affairs Conference this year. As Congress slowly returns to in-person constituent meetings, it’s time to build, or rebuild, relationships. We are having a briefing in advance of the conference for everyone participating in Congressional Visits.  If it’s your first time going on Hill Visits, or even if you’re … Continue reading Govt Affairs Conference: Hill Visit Information Session September 14 →

Presidential Proclamation on Duties on Certain Russian Products: Includes Steel Products

Trade and Tariffs

From Fred Waite and Kim Young, AWPA Counsel On June 27, 2022, President Biden signed a Proclamation which increases duties on certain products from Russia to a rate of 35 percent. Some steel wire products are included on the list of products subject to this duty rate increase.  They are: Certain grill, netting, and fencing, … Continue reading Presidential Proclamation on Duties on Certain Russian Products: Includes Steel Products →

Haven’t you always wished you could follow up with an economist on their forecast after the fact? You have your chance this September at the Government Affairs Conference.  Connor Lokar, Senior Forecaster at ITC Economics, will brave the current chaotic economic environment and provide an update to his 2021 forecast for us. Come see if ITR Economics’ 94.7% accuracy rating has held up over the past year – and hear what is heading our way in 2023.

Connor Lokar was the highest rated speaker AWPA has hosted in over a decade, and AWPA is looking forward to hearing his latest. He will provide specific business cycle forecasts with clear action items to directly benefit the current and future business planning of attendees. ITR Economics has long experience providing steel industry data. Your company will benefit directly from hearing his presentation.  Don’t miss it!

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AWPA Government Relations Advisory Committee (GRAC) Update: Leadership Transition

Government Relations

Amy DeArmond has been appointed Chair of the GRAC, and takes over this month from H Woltz, who has served as Chair since 2018. AWPA thanks H for his leadership over the past few years, through a complicated and challenging time. He will continue to serve on the GRAC, so AWPA can benefit from his … Continue reading AWPA Government Relations Advisory Committee (GRAC) Update: Leadership Transition →