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Washington, DC, November 5, 2020—In the week ending October 31, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 751,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.
Washington, DC, November 5, 2020—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 4.9% in Q3 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 43.5% and hours worked increased 36.8%.
Ringgold, GA, November 5, 2020—Happy Feet International is bolstering its sales team to support its market expansion with the addition of two market managers.
Arlington, VA, November 5, 2020––Coverings has announced the second Coverings Connected webinar’s schedule and registration. The multi-session, digital experience is scheduled to take place November 18 on Coverings’ website.
Pendleton, SC, November 5, 2020—CTEF, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, reports that its first online auction, which took place from October 21 to 26, was a success.
Washington, DC, November 4, 2020—The goods and services deficit was $63.9 billion in September, down $3.2 billion from $67.0 billion in August, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
Roseland, NJ, November 4, 2020—Private sector employment increased by 365,000 jobs from September to October, according to the October ADP National Employment Report.
Kansas City, MO, November 4, 2020-On September 5, the 21st George Buckhardt Memorial Golf Outing, benefitting flooring installers and their families, was held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in honor of George Buckhardt.
Atlanta, GA, November 4, 2020—International Market Centers (IMC) is offering an hour-long webinar addressing how to take advantage of lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to best plan for the future.
Dalton, GA, November 3, 2020-The Dixie Group announced the successful negotiation of a $75 million, five year, senior secured revolving credit facility with Fifth Third Bank National Association, providing for borrowing based on percentages of values of the company's accounts receivable and inventory, and secured by a first priority interest in the company's accounts receivable and inventory.