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.
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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.
Housing Starts Rise, While Permits Decline
Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2010 -- House starts increased for the first time in three months in November, the Commerce Department said.
Initial Jobless Claims Decline Again
Washington, DC, Dec. 16, 2010 -- Initial jobless claims fell unexpectedly last week, the Labor Department reported Thursday.