Small-Business Owners Still Generally Pessimistic
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2009--Small-business owners are expected to cut jobs instead of adding them over the next three months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
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Pfleiderer Executive Board Member Resigns
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 10, 2009-- Due to the planned reorganization at Pfleiderer AG, Robert Hopperdietzel has decided to step down from his position as an Executive Board member.
Bigelow Offering Dealers HDTV Sales Incentive
Marietta, GA, Nov. 9, 2009--Bigelow is offering commercial dealers the chance to win a 40 inch HDTV with new "EasyTV" promotion.
Armstrong Executive Vice President Leaving Firm
Lancaster, PA, Nov. 10, 2009--Armstrong World Industries said that F. Nicholas Grasberger, executive vice president of Armstrong Building Products, is leaving the company after five years.
Chain Store Sales Up Sharply From Last Year
New York, NY, Nov. 10, 2009--The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs reported that weekly chain store sales through the week of Nov. 7 rose 2.9 percent over last year.
Group of 20 To Maintain Stimulus Measures
London, England, Nov. 9, 2009--The Group of 20 leading rich and developing countries agreed to maintain their stimulus measures in the wake of weak U.S. employment figures.
Shaw Earnings Edge Up Despite Revenue Fall
Omaha, NE, Nov. 6, 2009--Shaw Industries had revenues of $1.05 billion in the third quarter, down from $1.35 billion in 2008, according to the most recent earnings report filed by parent company Berkshire Hathaway.
Las Vegas Commercial Construction To Hit Skids
Las Vegas, NV, Nov. 9, 2009--Commercial construction in the Las Vegas area is likely to come to a virtual standstill next year, according to a Las Vegas research firm.
Fewer Homeowners Owe More Than Home's Value
Seattle, WA, Nov. 9, 2009--The number of underwater homeowners fell in the third quarter as values stabilized and some homes were lost to foreclosure, Zillow.com said.
Välinge Says 5G+ Can Be Made on 5G Equipment
Viken, Sweden, November 9, 2009--Välinge said its new 5G+ Wedge system can be produced by the same equipment used for the original 5G system.