Armstrong, Union Reach Agreement in West VA
Beverly, W VA, April 4, 2011 -- Armstrong World Industries and local union members have reached an agreement that allows union workers to keep their health care benefits with some minor changes.
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Safavieh Names Design Contest Winner
New York, NY, April 4, 2011 -- The New York Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association and rug manufacturer Safavieh have named the winner of the 2011 rug design competition.
Construction Spending Dips in February
Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 -- Construction spending declined in February to the lowest level in more than a decade, according to the Commerce Department.
Manufacturing Continues To Expand in March
Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 -- The U.S. manufacturing sector posted its 20th consecutive month of expansion in March, although growth slowed down slightly, according to the Institute for Supply Management index.
Job Growth Continues, Unemployment Falls
Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 -- The U.S. economy added 216,000 jobs in March, the Labor Department reported Friday, and the unemployment rate edged down to 8.8%.
Vacation Home Sales Hold Steady in 2010
Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 -- The share of homebuyers purchasing second homes remained steady in 2010 compared to the year before, according to an annual report from the National Association of Realtors.
Brandywine Restructures, Names New CEO
West Chester, PA, April 1, 2011 -- Brandywine International Hardwood said it has restructured and has promoted John Himes to CEO.
Flor's Third Store Is in New York City
Chicago, IL, April 1, 2011 -- Modular flooring firm Flor, Inc. has opened its third national store in New York City in the heart of SoHo.
Monster Index Shows Employment Increasing
New York, NY, April 1, 2011 -- Monster Worldwide's monthly gauge of online job postings in the U.S. rose nearly 9% in March compared with a year ago.
Small Business Lending Program Not Popular
Washington, DC, April 1, 2011 -- The Obama administration's program to help small business lending has suffered from a lack of demand, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal.