Beaulieu Secures $230 Million for Refinancing
Dalton, GA, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Beaulieu of America said it has secured $230 million in loan refinancing.
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Shaw Downsizing at South Carolina Fiber Plant
Dalton, GA – October 21, 2011 - Shaw Industries said it will cut staff at its Columbia, S.C. fiber manufacturing facility.
Tennessee Legislators Seek Changes to Lacey Act
Nashville, TN, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Two House members from Tennessee have introduced legislation to amend the U.S. Lacey Act.
AIA Billings Index Reverses Lower in September
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- After the first positive score in four months, the Architecture Billings Index reversed course in September, according to the American Institute of Architects.
Illinois Retailer Holds Own SmartStrand Promotion
Princeton, IL, Oct. 21, 2011 -- Princeton’s Wyanet Carpet held a SmartStrand Challenge for the entire community to see.
Senate Votes To Extend Higher Mortgage Limits
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- The U.S. Senate has voted to continue higher limits on federally backed mortgage loans for two more years.
Bill Would Reward Foreign Buyers of U.S. Homes
Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- A new Senate bill designed to boost the real-estate market would grant a U.S. visa to international investors who agree to purchase at least $500,000 in residential real estate in the U.S.
NAFCD Names Lifetime Achievement Winners
Chicago, IL, Oct. 20, 2011 -- The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors has named the recipients of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise Again
New York, NY, Oct. 20, 2011 -- U.S. leading economic indicators rose 0.2% in September, according to the Conference Board.
Philadelphia Area Manufacturing Rebounds
Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 2011 -- Manufacturing in the Philadelphia region rebounded in October, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia reported Thursday.