Wage, Benefit Increases Worst in 25 Years
Washington, DC, Jan. 29, 2010--U.S. wages and benefits rose modestly in the fourth quarter, ending a year in which workers saw their compensation rise by the smallest amount going back more than a 25 years.
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Flavin's Surfaces Seminar About Marketing to Women
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 29, 2010--Patricia Flavin, senior vice president of marketing for Beaulieu of America will conduct a one-hour seminar at Surfaces 2010 on the topic of marketing to women.
Rodeo Carpet Mills Shuts Down
City of Commerce, CA, Jan. 28, 2010--Rodeo Carpet Mills shut down its operations on Jan. 15.
NTCA Expands Program With Daltile
Jackson, MS, Jan. 29, 2010--The National Tile Contractors Association has announced a renewed and expanded sponsorship program with Daltile.
Shaw Seeking Tax Break for Calhoun Investment
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 28, 2010--Project Renew, a partnership with the Development Authority of Gordon County and Shaw Industries, has the potential to bring in a total of 300 jobs.
Capel Rugs Names Director of Merchandising
Troy, NC, Jan. 28, 2010--Capel Rugs has named Tami Watras director of merchandising.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, Jan. 28, 2010--Initial jobless claims in the week ending Jan. 23 fell 8,000 to 470,000, according to the Labor Department.
Flooring Industries Licenses LVT Technologies
Bertrange, Luxembourg, Jan 28, 2010--Flooring Industries said it now has the right to sublicense glueless luxury vinyl tile technologies through a partnership with Windmöller Industries and Ulrich Windmöller Consulting.
Durable Goods Orders Rose in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 28, 2010--Orders for durable goods posted a modest increase in December, although orders for the year fell by a record amount.
Panel Industry Sees Threat from Biomass Program
Washington, DC, January 28, 2010--The U.S. Office of Management and Budget recently approved $514 million in subsidies under the Department of Agriculture’s Biomass Crop Assistance Program.