CRI Holds Annual Meeting
Dalton, GA, Nov. 9, 2011 -- The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) held its annual meeting today at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center.
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Mortgage Rates Near Historic Lows
Washington, DC, Nov. 10, 2011 -- The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell below 4% for just the second time ever.
Job Openings Rise in September
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2011 -- The Labor Department said there were 3.4 million job openings posted at the end of September, up from 3.1 million in August.
ITC Affirms Punitive Duties on Chinese Wood
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2011 -- The International Trade Commission has voted 4-2 to affirm the petition on punitive anti-dumping duties on engineered wood flooring from China.
Eastern Europe Helps Pfleiderer Grow Sales
Neumarkt, Germany, Nov. 9, 2011 -- The Pfleiderer Group, which is going through a major restructuring and has its North American operations up for sale, issued a half year report.
Starnet Names Boender Director of Two Programs
Darien, CT, Nov. 9, 2011 -- Starnet Worldwide has named Eric Boender director of Starnet Floor Care & Special Services, effective Dec. 1.
WFCA Wins Award for Editorial Placement
Anaheim, CA, Nov. 9, 2011 -- The World Floor Covering Association has received the Golden Thinker Award from North American Precis Syndicate, Inc.
Bernanke Urges Banks To Ease Lending Rules
Washington, DC, Nov. 9, 2011 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is urging banks to ease tight lending standards for small businesses.
Bane-Clene Marks 50 Years in Business
Indianapolis, IN, Nov. 9, 2011 -- Cleaning specialist Bane-Clene is completing its 50th year in business.
Saudi Rug Firm Opens Sales Office in Dalton
Dalton, GA, Nov. 8, 2011 -- A Saudi Arabian firm has entered the U.S. carpet and rug market from a sales office in Dalton, Ga.