Unemployment Claims Rise to 2005 Level
Washington, DC, November 29, 2007— The number of Americans getting state unemployment benefits jumped to close to a two-year high.
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GDP Surges Ahead in Third Quarter
Washington, DC, November 29, 2007—U.S. economic growth surged ahead at the fastest pace in four years during the third quarter.
Stanton Acquires Antrim Carpets USA
Mayfield Heights, OH, November 29, 2007—Stanton Carpet Corp. has purchased Antrim Carpets USA Ltd,
Bentley Prince Street in Green Schools Expo
City of Industry, CA, November 27, 2007 – Bentley Prince Street is partnering in the first Green California Schools Summit & Exposition.
Home Prices Continue to Tumble
New York, NY, November 27, 2007 — U.S. home prices fell 4.5% in the third quarter from a year earlier, according to Standard & Poor’s/Case-Schiller quarterly index.
Carpet One Aiding Toys for Tots Program
Manchester, NH, November 27, 2007—Carpet One Floor & Home is again teaming up with the Marine Toys For Tots Foundation.
NTCA Honors Three with Rings of Honor
Jackson, MS, November 28, 2007--The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), presented three Rings of Honor at the awards banquet during NTCA’s annual Total Solutions Conference last October in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.
Wear-Dated Launches Floorscapes Incentive Plan
Kennesaw, GA, November 28, 2007--Wear-Dated carpet fiber has strong incentives planned for the Mohawk Floorscapes annual convention.
Coverings Call for Spectrim & Prism Award Entries
Alexandria, VA, November 28, 2007-- Coverings 2008 has issued a Call for Entries for prestigious Spectrum and Prism Awards.
Faus Calhoun Expansion Plans Still on Track
Calhoun, GA, November 28, 2007—Despite recent layoffs caused by the downturn in the housing industry, the Faus Group told the Calhoun Times that its planned expansion in Calhoun will move forward.