Jobless Claims up 4,000 Last Week
Washington, DC, September 13, 2007—Jobless claims rose 4,000 to 319,000, for the week ending September 8, according to the Labor Department.
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Credit Turmoil Has Little Impact on Small Business
Washington, DC, September 13, 2007--Despite reports of a credit crunch and calls for the Fed to cut interest rates to save the economy, there doesn't seem to be a credit problem on Main Street.
China's Forest Products Trade up 35%
Beijing, China, September 13, 2007--China's foreign trade of forest products reached $27.2 billion in the first half of this year, up 35.3% over the same period in 2006.
Unilin and Mohawk Brands Get NALFA Certification
Dallas, TX, September 11, 2007--Unilin has received certification from the North American Laminate Flooring Association (NALFA) for its Quickâ˘Step and Columbia Flooring branded flooring.
Realtors Association Trims Housing Forecast Again
Washington, DC, September 11, 2007—The National Association of Realtors cut its existing-home forecast for the seventh straight month and widened its predicted drop in existing home values.
Holiday-Adjusted Mortgage Apps Up
Washington, DC, September 12, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 7, 2007.
Canadian Housing Starts Up 5% in August
Toronto, Ontario, September 12, 2007--Canadian housing starts rose 5.1% in August, ahead of expectations, but below highs in recent years, which suggested the domestic market may be cooling.
Colonial Mills Reduces Order Turnaround Time
Pawtucket, RI, September 12, 2007--Colonial Mills Inc. said it has reduced order shipment time by two days, from seven to five.
USGBC Selects LEED Neighborhood Development Pilot
Hollywood, FL, September 12, 2007--Sheridan Stationside Village has been selected for a new nationwide pilot program designed to foster smart growth principles and environmentally friendly design.
Fire Damages Dalton Sample Company
Dalton, GA, September 12, 2007--Investigators were working Tuesday afternoon to find the cause of an early morning fire that damaged about a quarter of Poston of Dalton.