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Wholesale Inventories Up 0.7%

Wholesale Inventories Up 0.7%

Washington, DC, March 9, 2007—Wholesale inventories bounced back in January, more than reversing a decline in December that economists thought would position the economy for strong growth in the months ahead.

Trade Gap Narrows Again in January

Trade Gap Narrows Again in January

Washington, DC, March 9, 2007--The U.S. trade deficit narrowed again in January, adding to the sense that the trade gap has at least stabilized and may even be starting on a downward trend, a government report showed Friday.

Unemployment Rate Drops, Job Growth 97,000

Unemployment Rate Drops, Job Growth 97,000

Washington, DC, March 9, 2007--The economy created the fewest number of jobs in two years, even as the unemployment rate fell back to 4.5%, the Labor Department reported Friday.

Employment Index Gains Nine Points in February

NewYork, NY, March 9, 2007--The Monster Employment Index jumped nine points to a level of 177 in February, demonstrating a strong, broad increase in online demand for workers across the United States.

Sustainable Products Training Launched

Washington, DC, March 9, 2007--MTS is launching Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainable products training with leading manufacturers for product purchasers.

IIDA Reveals Design Winners

IIDA Reveals Design Winners

Chicago, IL, March 9, 2007--The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) revealed the winners of its 2007 interior design competitions.

InterfaceFABRIC Receives Award

Orlando, FL, March 9, 2007--The Society of Plastics Engineers recognized InterfaceFABRIC, a pioneer in using increasingly sustainable technologies, with its "New Technologies in Renewables" award.