Report: Online Recruitment Activity Edged Down
New York, NY, August 16, 2007--Online job availability declined in 14 of the top 28 U.S. metro markets and remained flat in another 10 cities during July.
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NYC Office Receives LEED Silver Status
Washington, DC, August 16, 2007--The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) headquarters has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.
Solutia Doing Well After 3 Years of Bankruptcy
St. Louis, MO, August 16, 2007--Solutia Inc. said it is doing well and marshalling resources, filling vacant wings of its headquarters with energized executives and new hires.
In Memoriam--Bud Seretean
London, England, August 14, 2007--M.B. "Bud" Seretean, founder and former CEO of Coronet Industries, died August 12 in London after suffering an aneurysm.
J. Mish Moves to Cartersville
Atlanta, GA, August 14, 2007—J. Mish has moved its manufacturing plant and headquarters to a new 70,000 square-foot facility in Cartersville, Georgia. .
J.J. Haines Buys Florida Distributor
Baltimore, MD, August 14, 2007--J. J. Haines & Company, Inc. has acquired Wheeler, Inc., an Orlando, Florida-based full-line floor covering distributor.
Shaw Contract Selects Design Contest Winners
Shaw Contract Group has recognized six commercial interior design organizations for innovative projects in the company's Design Is...Award competition.
Group President Helmkamp to Leave ServiceMaster
Memphis, TN, August 15, 2007--ServiceMaster said that Group President Katrina Helmkamp will leave the company to pursue other interests.
2Q Home Sales Down in Most States
Washington, DC, August 15, 2007 - Home price trends are improving in metropolitan areas but existing-home sales during the second quarter were below a year ago in most states, according to the National Association of Realtors.
T&L Distributing Named Formica Distributor
Barnwell, SC, August 15, 2007 – Formica Flooring has added T&L Distributring to its distribution network.