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VI Joins Call to Confirm Wilbur Ross for Commerce

February 3, 2017
The Vinyl Institute joined over 400 other organizations calling on the Senate to confirm President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Wilbur Ross.

Trump Signs Executive Orders to Advance Keystone, Dakota Access Pipelines

February 3, 2017
President Trump has signed executive orders to fast-track the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines that bring oil from shale reserves in Alberta and North Dakota to refineries in Illinois and Texas.

PVC Manufacturers Poised for Strong Growth

January 26, 2017
Following a strong 2016 for PVC sales, the forecast for 2017 should remain good – led by new infrastructure investments in PVC pipe.

What Is the Border Adjustment Tax?

January 20, 2017
The border adjustment tax outlined in Speaker Paul Ryan’s proposal would essentially tax imports and rebate, or reward companies for their exports.

STB Reform Steams Ahead

January 20, 2017
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation published its Final Report of the 114th Congress, highlighting the STBR Act as one of its top accomplishments.

President Obama Signs WIIN Act

January 20, 2017
The President has signed the WIIN Act into law, providing nearly $10 billion in total funding for water infrastructure.

How Designers Are Rethinking Classrooms and Other School Spaces

January 12, 2017
The buzz at Design Connections - Education was all about the top 3 trends designers need to know about school design, including healthy spaces and innovation on a budget.

David Dunston Graduates from the Leadership Center for Excellence’s Young Professionals Program

January 11, 2017
We’d like to congratulate our VI colleague, David Dunston, on successfully completing the Leadership Center for Excellence’s Young Professionals Program, which invests in high-potential leaders in the DC metropolitan area. […]