LR Resources Expands Atlanta Showroom
Atlanta, GA, Dec. 20, 2010 -- Area rug company LR Resources will have a newly expanded 9,300 square-foot space at the January Atlanta International Area Rug Market.
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Tax Bill Overcomes Objections, Heads to Obama
Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2010 -- A bill extending the Bush era tax cuts for two years, as well as unemployment benefits, passed the House late last night and head's to President Obama for his signature.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise in November
New York, NY, Dec. 17, 2010 -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index increased 1.1% in November to 112.4, following a 0.4% increase in October, and a 0.6% increase in September.
Orchid Ceramics Using New Tag Technology
Tulsa, OK, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Orchid Ceramics has begun utilizing Microsoft Tag reader technology to get information to consumers through smartphones as part of its re-branding strategy.
Nourison Names National Accounts Director
Saddlebrook, NJ, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Nourison has named Sabrina L. Roberts its director of national accounts.
Fed Proposes Cap on Debit Card Swipe Fees
Washington, DC, Dec. 17, 2010 -- The Federal Reserve has proposed a 12-cent cap on the fees banks would be allowed to charge merchants for debit card transactions.
Salinas Flooring Firm Wins Recycling Award
Salinas, CA, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Wheeler's Flooring America received the Curbee Award last month from BFI Waste Services for its recycling efforts, according to Off 68.
FieldTurf Manufacturing Gets ISO Certifications
Calhoun, GA, December 17, 2010--FieldTurf recently received ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications for environment and safety management.
Pergo Names Design Award Winner
Berlin, Germany, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Laminate flooring maker Pergo named the winner of its second annual Pergo Design Award: “Illustrate Creative City."
Former Armstrong CEO Named Pfizer Chairman
New York, NY, Dec. 17, 2010 -- Former Armstrong Flooring CEO George Lorch was named chairman of drug company Pfizer.