Payrolls Up 180,000, Unemployment Drops to 4.4%
Washington, DC, April 6, 2007--Payrolls in March increased by 180,000 in March as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4% from 4.5% in February, according to the Labor Department.
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Growth in Non-Manufacturing Index Slows
Tempe, AZ, April 6, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in March 2007, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Nourison Add To Its Sales Team
Saddle Brook, NJ , April 6,2007--This year, with a number of new products, additional licensees, and the opening of new manufacturing and additional warehouse facilities, Nourison is positioned for aggressive growth.
Coverings 2007, More Tips for Chicago
Chicago, IL, April 6, 2007--There is so much energy and excitement at Coverings that regardless how hard exhibitors and attendees work during the show, the buzz and vitality will continue long after the show.
Evansville Tile Expanding
Owensboro, KY, April 6, 2007--Over the past 25 years, Charlie Board has built Evansville Tile Distributors into a company with customers as far away as Boston, Colorado and Florida.
Retail Associations, FBI Fight Organized Theft
New York, NY, April 6, 2007--Two retail industry associations have teamed up with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to create a national online database that will allow merchants to share information to fight organized retail theft.
Beaulieu of America Wins Plant of the Year Award
Dalton, Georgia, April 5, 2007--Beaulieu of America was honored by the Georgia Association of Water Professionals by receiving the organization’s coveted Plant of the Year Award.
Vitromex Names Seven New U.S. Distributors
San Antonio, TX, April 4, 2006--Vitromex has named seven new distributors for the Artemis Impervious Glazed Porcelain collection.
MBA Responds to Call for Foreclosure Moratorium
Washington, DC, April 5, 2007--John M. Robbins, CMB, Chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association responded to a call for an immediate six month moratorium on foreclosures
Eliane Introduces Labrador
Carrollton, TX, April 5, 2007--Eliane Ceramic Tiles introduces Labrador, a new porcelain series.