Jobless Claims Drop Last Week
Washington, DC, November 8, 2007—Jobless claims fell by 13,000 to 317,000 for the week ended October 27, according to the Labor Department.
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From the Forest To Use Välinge Technology
Viken, Sweden, November 08, 2007-- Välinge said that it has entered into a license agreement with the Wisconsin based From the Forest LLC.
Hoboken Files Chapter 7, Plans to Liquidate
Washington, DC, November 8, 2007--Hoboken Wood Flooring LLC has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and will liquidate its assets.
Mirage Adds Two New Distributors
Saint-Georges, Quebec, November 7, 2007—Ohio Valley Flooring and Orlando-based Wheeler are new distributors for Mirage prefinished hardwood.
Online Comparison Shopping Up 56% Over Last Year
New York, NY, November 8, 2007—Comparison shopping websites saw an increase in online traffic last week compared to the same week in 2006.
Survey Finds Architects Designing Green More Often
Washington, D.C., November 7, 2007--Green building has taken a firm hold and has captured the attention of both architects and their clients, according to the 2007 Autodesk/AIA Green Index
CCA’s Brodsky to Judge Entrepreneur of the Year
Manchester, NH, November 6, 2007—Howard Brodsky has been appointed chairman of the national judging committee for the 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year national judging panel.
Mirage Adds J.J Haines as Mid-Atlantic Distributor
Saint-Georges, Quebec, November 6, 2007 -- J.J. Haines & Company Inc. is a new distributor for Mirage brand of prefinished hardwood flooring for the Mid-Atlantic States.
Shareholder Group Seeks Ouster of Beazer CEO
Atlanta, GA, November 7, 2007-- A shareholder advisory group urged Beazer Homes USA Inc.'s board Tuesday to fire Chief Executive Ian McCarthy because of financial, legal and accounting problems the company has faced in recent months.
Productivity Up 4.9%, Most in Four Years
Washington, DC, November 7, 2007--Productivity in the third quarter rose at an annual rate of 4.9%, according to the Labor Department.