Initial Unemployment Applications Edge Higher
Washington, DC, April 18, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose 4,000 last week to 352,000, according to the Labor Department.
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Mohawk's Yarbrough in Business Hall of Fame
Dalton, GA, April 18, 2013 -- Joe Yarbrough has been inducted into the Junior Achievement Northwest Georgia Business Hall of Fame.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Grows at Slower Pace
Philadelphia, PA, April 18, 2013 -- Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region softened slightly in April, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve said Thursday.
NALFA To Hold Installer Certification Classes
Washington, DC, April 18, 2013 -- The North American Laminate Flooring Association has announced the dates for the 2013 Advanced Laminate Installer Certification classes.
Crossville Recycling Program Hits 24M Pounds
Crossville, TN, April 17, 2013 -- Tile maker Crossville said it has diverted a total of 24 million pounds of porcelain from landfills since launching its Tile Take-Back program and Toto USA recycling partnership.
Homeowner Regret: Not Buying Bigger
New York, NY, April 17, 2013 -- A new survey by Trulia apparently indicates that many homeowners' biggest regret is not buying a larger house, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Mortgage Purchase Applications at 3 Year High
Washington, DC, April 17, 2013 -- Mortgage application volume rose 4.8% last week as interest rates declined, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
NWFA Gives Community Service Awards
St. Louis, MO, April 15, 2013 -– The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2013 Community Service Award recipients during its Wood Flooring Expo in Dallas.
Housing Starts Surpass 1 Million Annual Rate
Washington, DC, April 16, 2013 -- Housing starts surged in March, well ahead of expectations, according to the Census Bureau.
Brintons Expanding Kidderminster Plant
Kidderminster, England, April 16, 2013 -- Brintons said it is expanding its Kidderminster plant for its high definition weave technology.