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Articles in Oct, 2005 issue of Prosales

• Weather Shield
• New beginnings: when it comes to corporate culture, Limeberry Lumber has found that it's not always just what you offer, but how you offer it, that brings spirited employees into the fold and bolsters the growth opportunities for veterans
  by Chris Wood
• Taking the lead: whether they rely on charisma, an astute sense of business management, or entrepreneurial vision, the great leaders of business all share a day-in, day-out commitment to the success of their teams
  by Chris Wood
• Hiring freeze: how much time could we save if our help-wanted ads said what we really wanted?
  by Tad Troilo
• Stylescape Products
• NLBMDA advocacy corner
• NLBMDA and FMCSA sign safety deal
  by Lisa Clift
• P>Americus, Ga.-based Habitat for Humanity completed its 200,000th house in August in Knoxville, Tenn
• The local connection: as big builders expand across the country, they need suppliers that can deliver consistent market-to-market products and service. Pro dealers fit that bill locally, and some are tapping into builders' regional needs. But at what cost
  by John Caulfield
• Fletcher Wood Solutions
• B&B sheet metal
  by Stephanie L. Miller
• Boise Building Materials Distribution
• People power: 2005 NLBMDA Excellence in Human Resources Award winners, Indiana's Limeberry Lumber and Lumberplus, recognize that success hinges not only on your people, but on how you leverage the power and personalities of those people
  by Chris Wood
• Pine Hall Brick
• Don't miss the dealer opportunities at the International Builders' Show!
• Under cover: if you have an installed sales program, make sure you also have proper insurance and workers' compensation coverage
  by Mike Butts
• Elk Corp
• TimberTech
• The Contractor Yard acquires Northlake
• The National Building Museum will award the Washington, D.C-based U.S. Green Building Council with the Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology at an event on Oct. 24
• Rugg Lumber acquires Street Lumber
• Correction
• Louisville, Ky.-based nail manufacturer Great Northern announced the purchase of Carencro, La.-based preformed vinyl corners and EZ-Corners inventor Ribco
• Boom or bust? Will the housing bubble burst or won't it? One thing is certain: everyone has an opinion
  by John Caulfield
• Southern Pine Council
• Staying inbounds: if you define the type of business model your company will follow, both your salespeople and your customers will know the rules of the game
  by Rick Davis
• Stock acquires J.C. Baldridge
• The professionals: poised for growth and looking to expand its executive team, the owners of Lumberplus didn't even think they needed an HR manager—then Bob Marion walked in the door
  by Chris Wood
• Calendar
• New hires at do it best
• Hold tight
  by Stephani L. Miller
• Marvin Windows and Doors Showcase at Millwork Masters, ltd
• Unsung heroes: those who reach out to provide assistance to help the individuals and businesses impacted by Hurricane Katrina are the role models that we need to recognize and follow
  by Lisa Clift
• NLBMDA welcomes new chair, Kevin Hancock
• Small differences: custom builders and remodeling contractors both look like small-volume players, but supplying and servicing them both—or at all—requires an understanding of their differences
  by Rich Binsacca
• BMHC acquires The Campbell Cos
• True value
  by Leslie Alessandro
• And the winners are …
• A cut above: optimizing saws can help maximize lumber, if you're up to the challenge
  by Stephani L. Miller