InterfaceFlor's Bandy Elected to USGBC Board
LaGrange, GA, Nov. 21, 2011 -- George Bandy Jr., vice president for sustainability for InterfaceFlor, has been elected to a three-year term on the board of the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Graves Unveils Plan to Reduce Foreclosures
Dalton, GA, Nov. 21, 2011 -- U.S. Congressman Tom Graves was the keynote speaker at the Carpet and Rug Institute's annual membership meeting held Nov. 9 at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center in Dalton.
Economic Indicators Up Most Since February
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2011 -- The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators grew 0.9% in October--the largest growth since February--fueled by gains in building permits.
Beaulieu Announces Departure of Executives
Dalton, GA, Nov. 18, 2011 -- Carpet manufacturer Beaulieu of America has announced executive changes as it prepares for 2012.
Some Forecasters Raising GDP Estimates
New York, NY, Nov. 18, 2011 -- Some economic forecasters are raising their estimates for fourth quarter growth and believe gross domestic product could increase more than 3%.
Foreclosures Up, Delinquencies Down in Quarter
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2011 -- Home foreclosure filings rose in the third quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Flor Opens Second New York Area Store
Chicago, IL, Nov. 18, 2011 -- Carpet tile firm Flor said it has opened its second New York area retail location in Brooklyn.
National Wood Flooring Association Begins Blog
St. Louis, MO, Nov. 18, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association has begun an NWFA Blog on the Hardwood Floors website.
Public Health Association Urges Less Use of PVC
Washington, DC, Nov. 18, 2011 -- The American Public Health Association has passed a resolution urging facilities such as hospitals and schools to use less PVC.
Indonesian Police Stop Illegal Logging Operation
West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Nov. 18, 2011 -- The National Police special crimes unit says it has disrupted an illegal logging syndicate.