Jobless Claims Up Slightly Last Week
Washington, DC, July 5, 2007-- Jobless claims for state unemployment rose 2,000 to 318,000 in the week ended June 30, according to the Labor Department.
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Study: 47% of Adult Americans Have Broadband
Washington, DC, Forty-seven percent of all adult Americans now have a high-speed internet connection at home, according to a February 2007 survey conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
ADP: 150,000 Jobs Added in June
Roseland, NJ, July 5, 2007--According to today’s ADP National Employment Report SM, private sector employment increased by 150,000 in June.
MBA: Mortgage Apps Unchanged Last Week
Washington, DC, July 5, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 29, 2007.
Study: Hard Surface Seen Increasing 4.3%
Cleveland, OH, July 5, 2007--Demand for hard surface flooring is projected to advance 4.3 percent per annum through 2011 to over 12 billion square feet.
Monster Employment Index Dips Slightly in June
New York, NY, July 5, 2007--The Monster Employment Index dipped three points in June, suggesting that the seasonal summer slowdown in hiring activity typically seen in July may have arrived slightly earlier than in previous years.
ServiceMaster's Bond Deal Postponed
New York, NY, July 5, 2007--ServiceMaster has postponed a $1.15 billion high-yield debt offering.
IICRC Announces S100 Committee Recruitment
Vancouver, WA, July 5, 2007--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is currently revising the S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning.
Daltile Named Preferred Supplier by ReSource
Aurora, CO, July 5, 2007--The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network (RCFN) announced at its recent Network Exchange meeting, held in Newport Beach, California, April 25-28, 2007, that Daltile has joined its preferred supplier group.
Karastan Airs on Made in America
Dalton, GA, July 23, 2007—Made in America, a Travel Channel television feature that honors American inventors and manufacturers, recently broadcasted a segment on U.S. carpet and rug manufacturer—Karastan.