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Bedford, MA, June 7, 2024-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 2.7% in May to 179.0 (2000=100) from the revised April reading of 174.3. Over the month, commercial planning progressed 5.5% and institutional planning slowed by 3.4%.
Washington, DC, June 7, 2024—Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 272,000 in May, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.0%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Mansfield, MA, June 7, 2024—Belknap-Haines-STC is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Green to the newly created position of chief sales & marketing officer – North America.
Clarksville, TN, June 7, 2024—Florim USA has been honored with the Patriotic Employer Award. The award, presented by Stephen Baird, the Tennessee Representative for ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), recognizes Florim USA’s commitment to national security and the protection of freedom through support of employee participation in the United States National Guard and Reserve Forces.
Tucson, AZ, June 7, 2024—Richard E. St. Aubin, founder of Tucson Commercial Carpet, has died at age 79.
Washington, DC, June 6, 2024-- The goods and services deficit was $74.6 billion in April, up $6.0 billion from $68.6 billion in March, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
New York, NY, June 6, 2024-The Floor Covering Industry Foundation’s (FCIF) Gala in Gotham will take place October 5 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Washington, DC, June 6, 2024—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 0.2% in Q1 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 0.9% and hours worked increased 0.6%.
San Francisco, CA, June 6, 2024—The Gensler Research Institute has released its latest City Pulse study, which explores how global perceptions have shifted in 15 cities worldwide between 2021 and 2023.
Corona, CA, June 6, 2024—Lions Floor has announced the grand opening of its second California distribution center.