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J+J Announces Facilities Workshop at Kent State

J+J Announces Facilities Workshop at Kent State

Dalton, GA, March 10, 2015—J+J Flooring Group is partnering with APPA to present a Facilities Drive-In Workshop Tuesday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.

Middle Class Occupations Disappearing

Middle Class Occupations Disappearing

New York, NY, March 9, 2015—Although the economy has regained all 8.7 million jobs lost during the recession—which lasted December 2007 until March 2010—many traditionally middle class occupations are in the process of disappearing, reports USA Today.

Surfaces Still Accepting Proposals for Show Topics

Surfaces Still Accepting Proposals for Show Topics

Irving, Texas, March 9, 2015—The International Surface Event is still accepting proposals covering “…new and innovative ideas and topics…” for its 2016 show to be held January 19 through 22 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Gruppo Concorde To Built Plant in Tennessee

Gruppo Concorde To Built Plant in Tennessee

Nashville, TN, March 6, 2015—Global tile manufacturing conglomerate Gruppo Concorde will build its first U.S. factory on nearly 100 acres in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, reports the Nashville Post.

Factory Orders Fell in February

Factory Orders Fell in February

WASHINGTON, DC, March 6, 2015—Orders to U.S. factories fell again in January but a key investment category showed a gain, reports the Associated Press.

Average Mortgage Rates Near Historic Lows

Average Mortgage Rates Near Historic Lows

New York, NY, March 6, 2015—Average long-term mortgage rates have fallen for the first time in four weeks and remain near historic lows reached in May 2013, reports the Associated Press.

Planned Job Cuts Decline in February

Planned Job Cuts Decline in February

New York, NY, March 6, 2015—Planned job cuts declined slightly in February, according to the report on monthly job cuts released Thursday by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc., says StreetInsider.