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New York, NY, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Future houses will be smaller, more eco-savvy, with fewer rooms, less formality, and more space for both private pursuits and family get-togethers, according to the International Furnishings and Design Association.
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Rug maker Surya has been named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500/5000 list, which recognizes America's fastest-growing privately-held companies.
Roseland, NJ, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Private-sector payrolls increased by 91,000 in August, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Worker productivity fell in the second quarter more quickly than previously thought and labor costs increase at a faster rate.
Chicago, IL, Aug. 31, 2011 -- The number of planned job cuts at U.S. firms fell 23% in August after rising for three straight months, according to consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Mohawk said it has formed a partnership with BlueTarp Financial, a credit provider specializing in business-to-business credit management services for the building materials industry.
Fairlawn, OH, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Omnova Solutions said it is revising its 2011 full year adjusted earnings estimate.
Washington, DC, Aug. 31, 2011 -- July factory orders rose 2.4%, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today.
Washington, DC, Aug. 31, 2011 -- There was no clear agreement among Federal Reserve officials at their Aug. 9 meeting about what kind of further stimulus the Fed might pursue at its next meeting if the economy continues to backslide.
Chicago, IL, Aug. 31, 2011 -- The Chicago Purchasing Managers Index, a measure of business strength, came in higher than expected at 56.5 in August, down marginally from 58.8 in July.