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Fiberbuilt:
Tips From an Old Professional by JORDAN BECKNER, PRESIDENT OF SALES FOR FIBERBUILT UMBRELLAS AND CUSHIONS
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appy New Year! I do not know about you, but personally, 2021 was no better than 2020. Business certainly increased, but with the supply chain issues, it was very difficult to make a profit. The materials we are sourcing are still scarce, and the prices continue to rise drastically. Additionally, all of us continue to deal with the employee shortage no matter what industry you may be in. I have no idea what is going on in our government these days, but I know our government team is watching out for us. This is one of the many benefits of my membership in FRLA — knowing someone is watching my back when it comes to our government. This allows me to focus on all the other issues that cause me concern
daily. Another benefit we have accessed is using the FRLA to help alleviate some of our employee shortage issues. If you are not using one of their programs, contact FRLA right away to find out how they can help. I just signed my annual 2022 sponsorship contract with FRLA, and I am very excited about all the events planned for the upcoming year. I urge my fellow suppliers to get involved again and be sure to sign up for, and attend, all the scheduled events. I would be remiss if I did not mention the retirement of my good friend, Richard Turner. For more than 16 years, I have always been able to pick up the telephone and call him about any little legal issue we were having. He will be greatly missed, but he has set up a great team to fill his shoes.
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