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Washington, DC, August 28, 2025—In the week ending August 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 229,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Jackson, MS, August 27, 2025 — This September, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is hitting the road with 26 hands-on learning events in 19 states.
Washington, DC, August 28, 2025—In commemorating its 50th anniversary, ASID announced a special awards program designed to honor the individuals who embody the spirit of ASID and have significantly contributed to community.
Sterling Heights, MI, August 28, 2025-- Chuck Dettloff, 71, owner and founder of Conventional Carpet of Sterling Heights, Michigan died August 23.
Washington, DC, August 27, 2025-Mortgage applications decreased 0.5% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 22, 2025.
Chicago, IL, August 27, 2025—NAFCD + NBMDA have announced the keynote and main stage speakers for the 2025 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention, taking place from November 4-6 in Chicago.
Conroe, TX, August 27, 2025—"Church attendance has been declining for decades. But in a new kind of religious mystery, construction on churches and other houses of worship is booming,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Dalton, GA, August 27, 2025—Women In the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to attracting, educating, and empowering women in the flooring sector, has announced opportunities this September: the Leadership Balancing Act breakout session on September 17 at the Synergy Convention in Nashville and Unlock Your Silent Advantage: The Psychology of Color virtual Power Hour on September 24.
Mentor, OH, August 26, 2025-Avery Dennison Corporation, a global materials science and digital identification solutions company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S.-based flooring adhesives business of Meridian Adhesives Group, a global adhesives manufacturer, for the purchase price of $390 million.
City of Industry, CA, August 26, 2025-Jim Cusick has been named interim president of Bentley Mills, following Jay Brown’s decision to leave at the end of August.