NAACP, NAHB Release Housing Report
Washington, DC, August 30, 2006--A joint housing policy report on ways to expand housing opportunity for minority households was released today by the NAACP and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
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Small Business Owners Like Being Small
Asbury Park, NJ, August 28, 2006--Nearly 67% of owners of businesses with five or fewer employees are quite happy to have their companies remain small and 61% don't expect to work for anyone else before they retire.
L. Fishman Manager Foils an Attempted Robbery
Columbia, SC, August 25, 2006--Ronny Heith Jordan, a regular customer of flooring distributor, L. Fishman and Sons, has been charged with trying to rob the company.
FEMA and AIA Address Katrina Rebuilding Issues
Washington, DC, August 25, 2006--As the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, there is movement at both the federal and local level that aims to assist displaced Gulf Coast residents.
Durable Goods Orders Off in July
Washington, DC, August 24, 2006--New orders for durable goods fell 2.4% in July on a big decline in orders for transportation goods, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Wood Flooring Conference Set for Shanghai in Novem
Shanghai, China, August 23, 2006--The 2006 China Wood Flooring Export & Import Conference will take place from November 8 to 11 at Lake Malaren Golf Resort in Shanghai.
Toll Brothers 3Q Earnings Off, Cuts Guidance
Horsham, PA, August 22, 2006--Toll Brothers reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that were off 19 percent as a downturn in the housing market resulted in a dip in revenue and caused the company to reduce the number of lots it controls.
Eliane Sees Growth in Middle Eastern Markets
Carrollton, TX, August 21, 2006--Eliane S/A, a Brazilian, the ceramic tile producer is beting on growth of exports to the Arab countries.
NAHB Calls for Entries for Pillars of the Industry
Washington, DC, August 18, 2006--Apartment owners and developers, property managers, architects, interior designers, and others involved in the multifamily housing industry are invited to enter the 2006 Pillars of the Industry Awards competition.
Shaw to Close Spinning Plant
Tifton, GA, August 18, 2006--Shaw Industries said it will close one of it's two plants in Tifton, Georgia, which will will put 228 employees out of work.