LAS VEGAS –Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl will offer a keynote presentation focusing on manufacturing, and the construction and housing markets at 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 22, during the AWFS Fair. An additional session, “A Conversation with Chris Kuehl” will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the AWFS Fair Live Stage where AWFS Executive Vice President Angelo Gangone, will interview Kuehl to dig deeper into key topics including the supply chain issues.

Kuehl is a managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence and one of the co-founders of the company. He has been Armada's economic analyst and has worked with a wide variety of private clients and professional associations for nearly twenty years in industries ranging from credit management to fabricators and manufacturers. He is a regular speaker at many industry events.

“We are excited to have Mr. Kuehl on board to offer insight into the economic status of our industry and what we may be able to expect in the upcoming year, said Gangone. “Our industry is reeling from the current supply chain crisis, Chris can shed some light on this issue and how companies can be proactive.”

Both sessions will be free and open to all registered AWFS Fair attendees and exhibitors, no additional registration required. An international woodworking event, AWFS Fair takes place Tuesday - Friday, July 20-23. For more information visit AWFSFair.org.