Unemployment Fell by 33K Jobs in September
Washington, DC, October 6, 2017—The unemployment rate declined to 4.2% in September, and total nonfarm payroll employment changed little (-33,000), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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Metroflor Reports on Aspecta Summit 2017
Calhoun, GA, October 6, 2017—Metroflor Corporation hosted its Aspecta Summit 2017 commercial sales meeting September 26 to 28, attended by over 40 North American distributor-partners and 20 Aspecta/Metroflor employees.
Shaw Names Gold Rush its 2018 Color of the Year
Dalton, GA, October 5, 2017—Shaw Floors has announced its 2018 Color of the Year: Gold Rush. The warm neutral celebrates the return of gold to the home after grays and other cool palettes have owned the design spotlight for years.
Gabrielle Bullock Named President-Elect of IIDA
Chicago, IL, October 5, 2017—The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is pleased to announce that Gabrielle Bullock, IIDA, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP, has been appointed as the president-elect for the 2017-2018 IIDA International Board.
Cersaie Attendance Rose by 4.7% to More Than 111,000
Bologna, IT, October 5, 2017—Cersaie 2017 was attended by 111,604 visitors, 4.7% more than in 2016, with increases in both international and Italian visitors.
Manufactured Goods Orders Rose 1.2% in August
Washington, DC, October 5, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in August, up two of the last three months, increased $5.4 billion or 1.2% to $471.7 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Goods & Services Deficit Narrowed by $1.2 Billion in August
Washington, DC, October 5, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $42.4 billion in August, down $1.2 billion from $43.6 billion in July, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced today.
Florim Announces Grand Opening Event for Moscow, Russia Store
Moscow, Russia, October 5, 2017—Florim will open a flagship store in Moscow, Russia.
Couristan Opens Showroom in High Point
Fort Lee, NJ, October 5, 2017—Couristan will return to the High Point Market, following an eight-year absence, reports Furniture Today.
Shaw's Marten Hutchison Receives Faces of Manufacturing Award
Dalton, GA, October 4, 2017—The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) has named Marten Hutchison a 2017 Faces of Manufacturing Award recipient.