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Rich
Christianson
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Rich Christianson is the owner of Richson Media LLC, a Chicago-based communications firm focused on the industrial woodworking sector. Rich is the former long-time editorial director and associate publisher of Woodworking Network. During his nearly 35-year career, Rich has toured more than 250 woodworking operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia and has written extensively on woodworking technology, design and supply trends. He has also directed and promoted dozens of woodworking trade shows, conferences and seminars including the Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo and the Woodworking Machinery & Supply Conference & Expo, Canada’s largest woodworking show.
PORT ALBERNI, British Columbia -- The City of Port Alberni set into motion action to take over more than 40 acres of land occupied by Western Forest Products’ Somass Division sawmill.
Plenty to see, plenty to do in EBC’s host city
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When booking your travel to attend the 2023 Executive Briefing Conference (EBC), be sure to tack on at least a couple of extra days to take in the majestic mountain views and explore the intriguing mix of nature, recreation, history, and culture that truly make Colorado Springs a destination city.
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Rich Christianson,
June 23, 2021 | 2:55 pm CDT
Palliser appoints Ambeau as first CMO
WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Steve Ambeau has been named to the newly created position of chief marketing officer by the Palliser Furniture Group.
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Rich Christianson,
June 18, 2021 | 9:35 am CDT
High school woodworking students persevere through pandemic
Six high school woodworking instructors discuss how COVID-19 slowed, but couldn't stop students driven to earn their WCA Sawblade Certificate.
During a year fraught with unexpected stops and starts due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Woodwork Career Alliance of North America (WCA) issued hundreds of Sawblade Certificates.
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Rich Christianson,
June 17, 2021 | 3:33 pm CDT
World’s first wooden satellite passes test flight
The WISA Woodsat, a nanosatellite made with UPM birch plywood that is scheduled to launch into orbit this fall, completed a successful test run.
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Rich Christianson,
June 15, 2021 | 12:25 pm CDT
New Marathon Hardware president outlines goals in video
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – David Volpe, a nearly 20-year employee of Marathon Hardware, has been named company president.
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Rich Christianson,
June 15, 2021 | 7:54 am CDT
WMCO June 17 doubleheader: Employee recruitment and cyber security
The Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario will host a two-topic online network event devoted to recruiting and retaining talent and cybersecurity strategies.
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Rich Christianson,
June 13, 2021 | 2:40 pm CDT
Wetstyle makes a splash with new showroom
SAINT-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE, Quebec – Wetstyle, a manufacturer of bath fixtures and furnishings for the North American market, celebrated the grand opening of its new showroom to architects, designers, and the general public for the first time.
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Rich Christianson,
June 13, 2021 | 2:36 pm CDT
New video promotes careers in today's woodworking industry
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Three woodworking organizations partnered to produce a six-minute video that is airing on public television stations nationwide to create awareness of career opportunities in the wood products industry.
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Rich Christianson,
June 12, 2021 | 10:33 am CDT
Bestar, Bush now eSolutions furniture group
SHERBROOKE, Quebec – Bestar and Bush Furniture Industries have a new corporate name: eSolutions furniture group.
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Rich Christianson,
June 8, 2021 | 6:58 pm CDT