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Washington, DC, April 9, 2019—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.1 points to 101.8 in March, a historically strong level and an indication that small businesses continue to power the economy after being briefly shaken by January’s government shutdown.
Orlando, FL, April 9, 2019—Coverings has announced its 2019 Rock Stars.
New York, NY, April 9, 2019—Shaw Floors’ LifeGuard Spill-proof backing won silver at the April 4 Edison Awards ceremony in New York City for offering unprecedented accident protection and a worry-free carpet experience.
Chattanooga, TN, April 9, 2019—Kevin Rose was named Carpetland’s 2018 retailer of the year.
Knoxville, TN, April 9, 2019—Patrik Knudsen, a growth-, compliance- and efficiency-driven senior finance executive, is Braxton-Bragg’s new CFO.
Washington, DC, April 8, 2019-Michael P. Gannon, former vice president of sales for a large Chicago-based commercial flooring contractor, has been charged for his role in a conspiracy to rig bids and fix prices for commercial flooring services and products sold in the United States, the Department of Justice announced.
Minneapolis, MN, April 8, 2019-Gerflor’s Connor Sports provided the court flooring for the 2019 NCAA Final Four championship, reports Interiors and Sources. Minneapolis, MN, April 8, 2019-Gerflor’s Connor Sports provided the court flooring for the 2019 NCAA Final Four championship, reports Interiors and Sources.
Anderson, SC, April 8, 2019—Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has launched The Ceramic Alliance to begin working with other associations and companies in the ceramic industry on interests common to all ceramic sectors, especially brick, refractories, roof tiles, and ceramic tiles.
Seattle, WA, April 8, 2019—On March 18, Arizona Tile opened the doors to its newest branch, located in Seattle, Washington.
Washington, DC, April 8, 2019--New orders for manufactured goods in February, down four of the last five months, decreased $2.6 billion or 0.5 percent to $497.5 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.