Clinton Calls Housing Market Key to Recovery
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 9, 2012 -- Former President Bill Clinton said the key to fixing the U.S. economy is to address the struggling housing market and foreclosures.
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Economy Adds Jobs, Unemployment Rate Falls
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2012 -- The economy added 200,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate fell to 8.5%, the Labor Department said Friday.
Torlys Honored by Toronto Builders Group
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 6, 2012 -- Torlys Smart Floors celebrated a milestone and a first in its history by winning the BILD (The Building Industry and Land Development Association) Manufacturer/Supplier of the Year award.
NFIB Says Qualified Job Applicants Often Scarce
Washington, DC, Jan. 6, 2012 -- Qualified job applicants are difficult for many small businesses to find, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
ForrestPerkins Names VP of Operations
Washington, DC, Jan 6, 2012 -- ForrestPerkins said that Pamela Parsons has joined the luxury hospitality design firm as vice president of operations.
Surfaces Releases App for Trade Show
Dallas, TX, Jan. 6, 2012 -- The Surfaces/StonExpo/Marmomacc trade show, in partnership with Maryland-based Core-Apps, has released a new mobile app available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry.
WSJ: Five Issues Facing the Housing Market
Washington, DC, Jan 6, 2012 -- The Wall Street Journal outlined the five major issues still facing the housing market in 2012.
Three Inducted Into WFCA Hall of Fame
Anaheim, CA. Jan. 5, 2012 -- After a one-year drought without an inductee, the World Floor Covering Association Flooring Industry Hall of Fame has inducted three individuals this year.
ReSource Adds Mohawk to its Network
Aurora, CO, Jan. 4, 2012 -- The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network is adding The Mohawk Group as a ReSource Preferred Supplier.
Private Sector Payrolls Surge in December
Roseland, NJ, Jan. 5, 2012 -- Private-sector payrolls grew substantially in December, according to the employment report released Thursday by Automatic Data Processing.