USGBC Accredited as ANSI Standards Developer
Washington, DC, November 29, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council has been accredited as an official Standards Developing Organization by the American National Standards Insitute (ANSI).
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Beige Book: Growth Outlook Improved
Washington, DC, November 29, 2006--Economic conditions have improved slightly over the past month, with increasing retail sales and cautious optimism about the holiday-shopping season, the Federal Reserve's latest survey of economic conditions found.
Pioneer of Carpet Industry Dies
Fort Oglethorpe, GA, November 28, 2006--Carl D. Hagaman, age 91 of Chattanooga, died November 14, 2006. Mr. Hagaman was a well-known and successful businessman. Carl Hagaman was one of the “pioneers” of the carpet business dating back to the industry’s in
Parker Named Senior VP of Fashion Brands For Mohaw
Kennesaw, GA, November 28, 2006--The Mohawk Group has promoted Allen Parker to senior vice president of fashion brands. In his new role, Parker is responsible for sales, marketing, design, support and product direction for Karastan Contract and Durkan Com
Bernanke: Modest Growth, Lower Inflation Ahead
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--The Federal Reserve called a halt to its long string of rate hikes in August because it believed the economy would slow and the inflation picture would improve.
INSTALL Expands Web Site
Philadelphia, PA, November 28, 2006--The International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL) said today that its Internet presence is expanding with a larger, more content-oriented website directed toward specifiers and end users.
Study: Aging Boomers and Young Immigrants to Domin
Washington, DC, November 28, 2006--The most significant factors impacting housing over the coming years are whether aging baby boomers decide to grow old where they are and where young immigrants decide to settle, according to a new study released today b
Lawyer Pursues Class Action Against Feltex Directo
Christchurch, New Zealand, November 27, 2006--Garry Wakefield, a lawyer, has written to 8893 Feltex shareholders asking for $380 each to back a class action against former directors of the carpet-maker and the promoters of its 2004 float.
BOA Ups Lowe's Rating to Buy
New York, NY, November 27, 2006--Banc of America Securities upgraded its rating on home improvement retailer Lowe's Companies to buy from neutral, with a $43 price target.
DuPont in EPA Agreement
Washington, DC, November 22, 2006--DuPont Co. on said it signed an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency establishing a new screening level for a synthetic chemical found in drinking water sources around the company's Washington Works sit