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Alexandria, VA, January 30, 2006) – Even before Coverings exhibitors and attendees head to Orlando for the April 4-7 show, they can begin networking and get a jump-start on doing business together with access to a free online Matchmaking Service.
Washington, DC, January 30, 2006--Consumer spending rose 0.9% in December as spending increased on durable goods, according to the Commerce Department.
Washington, D.C., January 27, 2006--According to a new U.S. Census Bureau report, the number of women-owned businesses grew 20 percent between 1997 and 2002, twice the national average for all businesses.
Chicago, IL, January 27, 2006--The National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) has appointed a new management team to lead the association after the recent retirement of long-time executive director Mariann B. Gregory.
Chicago, IL, January 27, 2006--Mariann B. Gregory, executive director of the National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recently announced her retirement.
Dalton, GA, January 27, 2006--Edge Flooring, LLC has introduced a new assortment of Italian-inspired tile styles at the annual floor covering conference, Surfaces, debuting in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1-3, 2006.
Dalton, GA, January 27, 2006--During the Board of Directors meeting of Faus Group, Spain, in December, Mr. Juan Negre, CEO, was appointed chairman of the board of directors.
Dalton, GA, January 27, 2006--Through the "No Child Left Behind Carpet Reward," Shaw Contract Group will provide free carpet and installation to a school that has achieved the Blue Ribbon designation under the "No Child Left Behind" program.
Sudbury, MA, January 25, 2006-- Area rug e-tailer Buy Rugs Direct Inc., announced it has signed four new vendor partners.
Papineauville, Quebec, January 26, 2006--David Lauzon, president of Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring, announced recently the addition of two new distributors for the U.S. market.