NFIB Encourages Passage of SBA Entrepreneurial Act
Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--The House of Representatives Monday considered the Small Business Administration Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007.
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AIA Meeting Calls for Response to Climate Change
Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--At the AIA 2007 National Convention in San Antonio, the presidents of 16 national, regional and international architects associations urged the adoption of adopt global sustainability goals.
Report: Home Depot to Sell HD Supply
New York, NY, June 19, 2007—Home Depot has agreed to sell its supply division for more than $10 billion, sources close to the deal said on Tuesday.
Frankshun Named VP at M.E. Sabosik
Point Pleasant, NJ, June 19, 2007—M.E. Sabosik Associates has announced the naming of Michael Frankshun to Vice President of the company.
Rocha Joins Formica Flooring
Barnwell, SC, June 19, 2007 – Formica Flooring announces that Ted Rocha has joined the company as Key Account Sales Manager.
Housing Starts Off 2.1% in May, Permits Up 3%
Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--Housing starts dropped 2.1 percent in May to an annual rate of 1.47 million, down from 1.50 million the prior month, according to a Commerce Department report.
Chain Store Sales Off 0.1% Last Week
New York, NY, June 19, 2007—Chain store sales decreased 0.1% in the week ended June 16 from its level in the week before, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index.
Homebuilders' Index Drops to 16-Year Low
Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--A measurement of industry sentiment about the housing market fell in June for the fourth straight month to the lowest point in more than 16 years.
Leggett & Platt Trims Q2 & Year-End Outlook
Carthage, MO, June 19, 2007--Leggett & Platt cut its second quarter and 2007 outlook, citing continued market weakness for the remainder of the year, sending its shares down about 5 percent in after-market trade.
Beaulieu of America Settles Federal Tax Charges
Dalton, GA, June 15, 2007--To resolve a ten-year investigation, carpet manufacturer Beaulieu of America has agreed to plead guilty to one count of filing a false tax return for the year 2000.