Starnet Design Contest Grand Prize Winner Named
Darien, CT, May 15, 2009--StarNet said that the Grand Prize Award Winner in its Design Awards Competition was The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
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Tarkett Takes Stake in Serbian Flooring Maker
Backa Palanka, Serbia, May 15, 2009--Tarkett plans to take over a 35.7 percent stake in Sintelon, a Serbian floor coverings maker.
Consumer Prices Unchanged in April
Washington, DC, May 15, 2009--Consumer prices were unchanged in April as both food and energy costs declined to offset gains elsewhere.
Commercial Mortgage Lending Falls in Q1
Washington, DC, May 14, 2009--Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations continued to drop in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s quarterly survey.
Oil Consumption Projected To Fall Sharply in '09
Paris, France, May 14, 2009--Oil consumption is projected to fall this year at the fastest pace since 1981 due to the world economies, the International Energy Agency said Thursday as it made new cuts to its forecast for crude demand.
Schilling Retiring from Tandus After 23 Years
Dalton, GA, May 13, 2009--After 23 years, senior vice president Lee Schilling is retiring from Tandus.
Retail Sales Off in April, Led by Home Furnishings
Washington, DC, May 14, 2009--Retail sales fell 0.4% in April from March, the Census Bureau said.
Vinyl Maker Parterre in Green Industrial Facility
Brooklyn, NY, May 14, 2009 – Luxury vinyl maker Parterre Flooring is headquartered at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which has become the nation’s first multi-story green industrial facility.
Foreclosures Level Off But Still Hit Record
Irvine, CA, May 14, 2009--Foreclosure filings leveled off last month after climbing steadily for more than a year, according to a report released by RealtyTrac.
Couristan Hires Western Residential Sales Manager
Fort Lee, NJ, May 14, 2009--Area and accent rug supplier Couristan has hired Andy Kuehnel as its western regional manager for the residential division.