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Poll: Local Business Climate Key to Small Firms

Washington, DC, October 24, 2006--According to a new National Federation of Independent Business Small-Business Poll on Local Business Climate, small-business owners consider local institutions and attitudes towards enterprise key factors that contribute

Jobless Claims Fall Last Week

Washington, DC, October 19, 2006--Weekly jobless claims fell to their lowest level in almost three months, the federal government said Thursday.

Blue Valley Automation Launches Website

Beatrice, NE, October 18, 2006--Blue Valley Automation, a manufacturing company developing innovative new products for wood flooring producers, launched its website today.

Chain Store Sales Up Last Week

New York, NY, October 17, 2006--Chain store sales rose for a second straight week as gasoline prices helped shield consumer spending from the effects of a sagging housing market.

Industrial Production Off

Washington, DC, October 17, 2006—Industrial output slowed sharply in September, ending the worst quarter in a year, according to a report from the Federal Reserve.

Conference Board: More Corporate Boards Involved I

New York, NY, October 16, 2006--More corporate boards are becoming actively involved in providing oversight into companies' ethics and compliance programs, according to a report released today by The Conference Board.

Stanley Furniture 3Q Earnings Drop

Stanleytown, VA, October 16, 2006--Stanley Furniture Co. said Monday its third-quarter profit fell 48 percent, as homeowners held back on purchases of wooden furniture and the company incurred higher raw material, compensation and energy costs.

Business Inventories Up August

Washington, DC, October 13, 2006--Business inventories increased 0.6% in August, slightly slower than the 0.8% increase in sales, the Commerce Department reported Friday.