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Norwalk, CT, July 22, 2013—Metroflor is giving a $2500 discount toward the purchase of an Engage LVT floor to Annie McWilliams of Hayworth, IL. McWilliams is one of over 50 people who entered the contest by creating their own Pinterest Pinboard.
Washington, DC, July 19, 2013 -- The Architecture Billings Index bounced back into positive territory in May, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Cleveland, OH, July 19, 2013 -- Sherwin-Williams reported second quarter profit of $257.3 million, or $2.46 per share, up 13% from $227.8 million, or $2.17 per share, in the year-ago period.
Washington, DC, July 19, 2013 -- The average rate for the 30-year mortgage has fallen from its two-year high of 4.51% to 4.37% this week.
Atlanta, GA, July 19, 2013 -- Georgia's unemployment rate rose to 8.6% in June, state labor officials said.
Washington, DC, July 18, 2013 -- The Conference Board said that its index of leading economic indicators was unchanged for June.
Grapevine, TX, July 18, 2013 -- Corporate Floors said it has acquired the commercial assets and talent of Dallas-based Simply Floor It and has hired William R. Henry.
Philadelphia, PA, July 18, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region in July surged to 19.8 from 12.5 in June, marking the highest level since March 2011, according to the Philadelphia Federal Reserve.
Washington, DC, July 18, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to their lowest level in four months, according to the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, July 17, 2013 -- Housing starts and building permits both fell in June, according to the Commerce Department.