GoodWeave Holds 'One in a Million' Campaign
New York, NY, June 9, 2011 -- On June 12, World Day against Child Labor, the nonprofit GoodWeave celebrates the progress it has made through its partners in the fight against child labor.
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IIDA To Induct Conant as President
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2011 -- The International Interior Design Association will induct Peter Conant, managing principal at Conant Architects, as the association’s president for the 2011-2012 term at the group's annual meeting June 12.
BR-111 Selling Exclusively Through Dealer Network
Miami, FL, June 9, 2011 -- BR-111 made significant changes to its 22 year-old business model last year, bypassing distribution and selling direct to select dealers.
Wholesale Inventories Rise in April
Washington, DC, June 9, 2011 -- U.S. wholesale inventories rose less than forecast in April, held back by the biggest drop in auto stockpiles in more than a year, according to the Commerce Department.
Walters Becomes WFCA Board Chair July 1
Anaheim, CA, June 8, 2011 -- Jim Walters becomes chairman of the board of the World Floor Covering Association effective July 1.
Bernanke Sees Higher Economic Growth This Year
Washington, DC, June 8, 2011 -- Although the economy has weakened in recent weeks, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the slowdown from high gas prices and Japan's crises is temporary.
Job Advertisements Decline in April
Washington, DC, June 8, 2011 -- Businesses advertised fewer jobs in April than the previous month, according to the Labor Department.
Mortgage Applications Edge Lower Last Week
Washington, DC, June 8, 2011 -- Mortgage applications fell 0.4% last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.
Alloc Adds Midwest Distributor Lensing
Lyngdal, Norway, June 8, 2011 -- Alloc/Berry Floor, part of the Beaulieu International Group, has signed distributor Lensing Building Specialties.
Americhem To Manufacture in North Carolina
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, June 8, 2011 -- Americhem, a global producer of custom color and additive products for the polymer and synthetic fibers industries, said it will establish a manufacturing campus in Liberty, N.C..