Small Business Optimism Rose 6.2 Points to 100.6 in June
Washington, DC, July 14, 2020—The Small Business Optimism Index increased 6.2 points in June to 100.6 with eight of the ten components improving and two declining, according to the NFIB.
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Number of Renters Hoping to Buy Rising Due to COVID
Washington, DC, July 14, 2020-"The America at Home Study, conducted online in April of 3,001 consumers 25 to 74 years old with household incomes of $50,000 plus, asked renters whether COVID-19 has made them more or less likely to want to own versus rent a home,” reports Builder Online.
ProSource Opens Northern Colorado Location
Loveland, CO, July 14, 2020-ProSource Wholesale announces the opening of ProSource of Northern Colorado. The new showroom is located at 500 W. 71st Street, Loveland, Colorado.
Dave Snedeker & Tom Tidmore Join Happy Feet International
Ringgold, GA, July 13, 2020-- Happy Feet International announces the hiring of David Snedeker, VP of strategic accounts, and Tom Tidmore, regional VP west. Both have more than 30 years of experience in the floorcovering industry.
Fuse Cancels 2021 Annual Meeting
Palm Springs, CA, July 13, 2020-The Fuse Alliance has cancelled its annual meeting, slated for March 2021.
Gary Keeble Named VP of Marketing for Metroflor
Norwalk, CT, July 13, 2020-Gary Keeble has been promoted to vice president of marketing for Metroflor.
Coan Named President of Georgia Assoc. of Manufacturers, Succeeding Bowen
Atlanta, GA, July 13, 2020-The Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) and The Manufacturers Education Foundation (MEF) boards of directors elected Mike Coan as president, effective July 1.
National Kitchen & Bath Association Names Global Connect Advisors
Hackettstown, NJ, July 13, 2020—The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the North American authority on all things residential kitchen and bath, announces the 2020/2021 NKBA Global Connect Advisors.
Mannington Names Winners of Stand on a Better World Scholarships
Salem, NJ, July 13, 2020—In recognition of their commitment to community service, Mannington Mills has awarded “Stand on a Better World” scholarships to two recent New Jersey high school graduates: Corinne Wiley and Aidan Coombs.
Shaw Takes Second Position on Elearning 2020 Learning 100 List
Dalton, GA, July 10, 2020—Shaw Industries ranked second in Elearning! Magazine’s 2020 Learning! 100 list for its comprehensive education and training efforts.