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SelecTech Gets Green Certificate of Compliance

SelecTech Gets Green Certificate of Compliance

Avon, MA, April 11, 2014 -- SelecTech, which manufactures flooring products from recycled materials, said it recently received the MAS Certified Green Certificate of Compliance for all its modular floor tiles.

Jobless Claims Near Seven-Year Low

Jobless Claims Near Seven-Year Low

Washington, DC, April 10, 2014 -- Initial jobless claims fell sharply last week to the lowest level in almost seven years, according to the Labor Department.

Mortgage Rates Fall Last Week

Mortgage Rates Fall Last Week

Washington, DC, April 10, 2014 -- The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage loan fell to 4.34% from 4.41% last week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.

Dalton State College To Dedicate Peeples Hall

Dalton State College To Dedicate Peeples Hall

Dalton, GA, April 10, 2014 -- In honor and recognition of their longstanding and loyal support of Dalton State College, the new science building currently under construction on campus will be named Shelby and Willena Peeples Hall.

Armstrong Raising Hardwood Prices

Armstrong Raising Hardwood Prices

Lancaster, PA, April 9, 2014 -- Armstrong said it will increase prices 4-10% in the U.S. and Canada on solid and engineered hardwood products effective June 9.