Coverings Marble and Stone Awards- Part I
Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006--The $10,000 Grand Prize in this year’s Prism Stone in Architecture Awards was presented to a survivor of 9/11.
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Weekly Jobless Claims Off 5,000
Washington, DC, April 6, 2006-- First-time claims for state unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell by 5,000 to 299,000 in the week ended April 1, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Nafco by Tarkett Launches Sweepstakes
Houston, TX, April 6, 2005--Nafco by Tarkett is currently sponsoring Nafco’s 'Fabulous Flooring Sweepstakes' with Coastal Living magazine.
Rhodes Named GCO Franchise of the Year
Gulfport, MS, April 6, 2006--GCO Flooring National held its convention at the Marriott Hotel in Anaheim, California, which included the company's annual awards banquet dinner.
Mortgage Application Volume Up, Refinance Share Dr
Washington, DC, April 6, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 31.
Bed Bath & Beyond 4Q Earnings Up 9%
Union, NJ, April 6, 2006--Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. reported a 9 percent rise in quarterly earnings, beating expectations, as more promotions brought in strong holiday sales.
Persian Carpet Fair Slated for Kish
London, England, April 6, 2006--The fourth trade fair for the hand-woven Persian carpet is to be held in Kish next month, IranMania.com reported.
I.DoT Italian Design to Show at Las Vegas Market i
Las Vegas, NV, April 6, 2006--World Market Center Las Vegas and Italian Design Agency (IDA) have said that the world famous I.DoT (Italian Design on Tour) exhibition of cutting edge Italian design will be shown at Las Vegas Market in July 2006.
Coverings Marble and Stone Awards--Part II
Prism Marble and Stone Awards continued... For its work on behalf of Denver’s World Trade Center Plaza, Design Workshop received the Prism Award of Merit and $1,000 cash prize in the commercial category at Coverings O6 expo in Orlando.
3M Ups Q1 Guidance
St. Paul, MN, April 6, 2006--3M Co. raised its forecast for first-quarter sales and earnings, citing strength in its industrial, safety, consumer and electronics-related businesses.