Job Openings Steady at 7.1 Million in October
Washington, DC, December 10, 2018—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.1 million on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Construction Employment Added 5,000 Jobs in November
Arlington, VA, December 10, 2018—Construction employment increased by 5,000 jobs in November and by 282,000 jobs over the past year while the industry's average pay continued increases and unemployment decreased to a historic low, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.
ASID's Outcome of Design Awards Competition Closes Dec. 12
Washington, DC, December 10, 2018—American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is extending the Outcome of Design Awards deadline to December 12.
Mohawk's Edge Summit Underway in Florida
Orlando, FL, December 7, 2018-Mohawk’s Edge Summit is underway in Kissimmee, Florida.
Shaw Investing $250 Million to Modernize Alabama Fiber Plant
Dalton, GA, December 7, 2018-Shaw is investing $250 million in its Andalusia, Alabama manufacturing facility, which creates fiber used to manufacture residential carpet.
Consumer Sentiment Steady at 97.5 in Early December
Ann Arbor, MI, December 7, 2018—Consumer sentiment held steady at 97.5 in early December, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan.
Hoy Lanning Named President & CEO of J.J. Haines
Glen Burnie, MD, December 6, 2018-Hoy Lanning, Jr. has been promoted to president and CEO of J.J. Haines & Co.
Wholesaler Sales Rose 6.8% YOY in October
Washington, DC, December 7, 2018-October 2018 sales of merchant wholesalers were $510.1 billion, down 0.2% from the revised September level but up 6.8% from the October 2017 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Unemployment Held Steady at 3.7% November
Washington, DC, December 7, 2018—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 155,000 in November, and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
Pantone Names Living Coral Its 2019 Color of the Year
New York, NY, December 6, 2018-Pantone has unveiled its 2019 color of the year, Living Coral.