WDMA Introduces OneVoice™ Advocacy System

The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) has announced the development of phase two of its OneVoice Advocacy System.

The OneVoice™ Advocacy System will be a fully-integrated capability that brings together critical processes, a dedicated team and web-based technology to facilitate overall advocacy efforts in the door, window and skylight industry. The platform will provide WDMA members and other key players in the industry unique access to legislative and regulatory information, allowing the community as a whole to quickly come together on common positions and execute advocacy strategies from the standpoint of a single "voice," according to the association.

WDMA's OneVoice Advocacy System is designed to transform the way advocacy is handled in the industry. Each member will have an equal opportunity to provide individual input and get involved in addressing key issues affecting their businesses. The system will significantly improve the speed with which members can understand issues, prioritize what is most important, develop positions around those issues and manage the execution of advocacy efforts to achieve positive outcomes.

"This is exactly what our industry needs," says John Stoiber, WDMA President. "OneVoice will allow our window, door and skylight members 24/7 access to information about issues that matter most to their businesses and will ensure that all interested parties are being heard. Issues that are considered to be of top importance to members are prioritized, allowing WDMA to quickly identify the specific strategy or approach necessary to act quickly."

"WDMA has completed phase one of the design of this new capability, and the development of phase two will be a critical step for capturing the collective voice of our industry," adds Steve Tourek, senior vice president and general counsel for the Marvin Companies and WDMA chairman. "The OneVoice capability will give our members an even more influential leadership position in advocating for our industry in what is certain to become a more active regulatory environment."

OneVoice will be introduced to members in more detail at the WDMA Leadership Summit in Tucson, Ariz., February 15-17, 2009.

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