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Lompoc, CA, November 1, 2005-- What started as a business in a room at the Bodger Seeds farm grew into a top-of-the-line floor, window and wall coverings operation that now is several thousand square feet.
New York, NY, November 1, 2005--Chain store retail sales rose in the latest week as stronger sales of seasonal goods gave retailers a boost, a retail report said on Tuesday.
Washington, D.C., November 1, 2005--Construction spending set another record in September as the building industry continued to enjoy boom times, according to the Associated Press.
Escondido, CA, October 31, 2005---Floor Excellence 2005 was attended by 125 flooring installers who participated in a wealth of knowledge shared by those who presented the seminars.
San Francisco, CA, October 31, 2005--With home sales holding at historically high levels, only modest cooling is expected next year, according to a forecast released at the National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo here.
St. Louis, MO, October 31--The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Monsanto Co. is generating sufficient cash to buy back up to $800 million of its common stock and cover liabilities related to the bankruptcy of Solutia Inc.
Chicago, IL, October 31, 2005--The National Association of Purchasing Management-Chicago said today its Business Barometer, which is based on a survey of executives in the region, rose to 62.9 during the month from 60.5 in September.
Dalton, GA, November 1, 2005--With an eye toward the uniquely tough demands of exterior-to-interior transitional areas, Patcraft Commercial Carpet is introducing Foot in the Door.
San Francisco, CA, October 31, 2005--The National Association of Realtors said it is developing a new leading indicator for the commercial real estate market.
Farnham, Quebec, October 31, 2005--Domco announced that it will increase prices from 3 percent to 6 percent on its resilient products, effective December 1, 2005.