Survey: Manufacturers Are Less Optimistic Than Las
Chicago, IL, March 22, 2005 — The 2006 National Manufacturing Week survey of manufacturers in the United States shows that 44 percent expect manufacturing to trail the overall economy in 2006.
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Pakistan Carpet Exporters Rap Cargo Service
Lahore, Pakistan, March 22, 2006--Carpet exporters here are facing hardships in executing orders of foreign buyers due to mishandling of cargo services by PIA.
Mortgage Application Volume Down Slightly In Lates
Washington, DC, March 22, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 17.
Las Vegas Market Has New Website
Las Vegas, NV, March 22, 2006--World Market Center has a new, streamlined website that makes it easier for users to access key features and tools.
Study: Companies' Email Response Slipping
New York, NY, March 21, 2006--JupiterResearch, a division of Jupitermedia Corporation, has found that of the 92% of Web sites offering email as a customer support option, only 41% acknowledge receipt of customers' messages with automated email respons
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, March 21, 2006--Chain store sales dipped for the first time in just over a month; shopping activity followed the weather, according to a report on Tuesday.
Producer Prices Fall 1.4%, Core Prices Up
Washington, DC, March 21, 2006--Wholesale prices dropped .4% in February, the biggest decline in nearly three years, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
IIDA Design Competition Winners Announced
Chicago, IL, March 21, 2006--The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced the winners of its 2006 interior design competitions, the 33rd Annual Interior Design Competition and the 14th Annual Will Ching Design Competition.
IICRC Launches Apprentice/Basic Skills Training
Vancouver, WA, March 21, 2006--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced the launch of the Apprentice/Basic Skills Training Program at the semi-annual Certification Council meeting in Vancouver.
NRF Welcomes Bill To Stop Product Counterfeiting
Washington, DC, March 21, 2006--The National Retail Federation today welcomed the signing of legislation intended to close a major loophole in federal law against the counterfeiting of consumer goods