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Washington, DC, May 10, 2006--Federal Reserve policy-makers began a meeting on Wednesday that economists expect will yield a 16th straight interest-rate hike but also may signal that future increases are less certain.
Wielsbeke, Belgium, May 2006--On May 8, 2006, BuildDirect, one of Canada’s largest online wholesalers of building materials, based in Vancouver, entered into a license agreement with Flooring Industries, a unit of Unilin.
Las Vegas, NV, May 9, 2006--Professionals planning to attend the third installment of Las Vegas Market this July can register on-line to receive their badge before the show.
Washington, DC, May 9, 2006--Small-business optimism rose last month, reversing March’s slump by more than two points to 100.1 (1986=100) and returning to its historical levels, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends report.
New York, NY, May 9, 2006--Chain store sales slipped in the latest week after a strong gain the previous week, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Mobile, AL, May 9, 2006--Before sunrise this morning, three governors' spouses joined dozens of women volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity build site to kick off the First Families Building Homes Across America program.
Columbia, MD, May 9, 2006--Volunteers returning from the rebuilding efforts along the Gulf Coast are bringing more home with them than just the satisfaction of a job well done.
Greensboro, NC, May 9, 2006--Unifi said it plans to commence a private placement offering of $225 million of Senior Secured Notes due 2014.
St. Louis, MO, May 9, 2006--Shifting deadlines and a pair of unresolved legal disputes indicate that the bankruptcy reorganization of Solutia Inc., is taking longer than the chemical maker had anticipated.
Mobile, AL, May 8, 2006--Masland has introduced two new patterns, Harlequin and Brighton; both are woven using a four-frame Wilton weaving process that allows expanded color combinations and assures pattern detail.