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Small Business Optimism Remained High in March

Small Business Optimism Remained High in March

Washington, DC, April 10, 2018—The small business optimism index reached its 16th consecutive month in the top 5% of 45 years of survey readings, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey.

Mortgage Deliquency Rate Ticked Down YOY in January

Mortgage Deliquency Rate Ticked Down YOY in January

Irvine, CA, April 10, 2018—Nationally, 4.9% of mortgages were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure) in January 2018, according to CoreLogic released its monthly Loan Performance Insights Report.

Construction Employment Dipped in March

Construction Employment Dipped in March

Arlington, GA, April 9, 2018—Construction employment increased by 228,000 jobs over the past year despite a weather-related dip last month, and the industry's unemployment rate fell to 7.4%, the lowest yet for March, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

William M. Bird Forms Relationship with Forbo

William M. Bird Forms Relationship with Forbo

Charleston, SC, April 5, 2018—William M. Bird has entered into an agreement with Forbo Flooring Systems to exclusively distribute its natural linoleum floating panels and squares, Marmoleum Click Cinch Loc, as well as other non- linoleum products.