Consumer Sentiment Weakens Slightly
Washington, DC, August 13--Consumer sentiment worsened slightly in early August, according to media reports of the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey.
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Tales from the Hands of Tibetan Weavers
Cleveland, OH, August 12--If a picture paints a thousand words, a Tibetan carpet certainly tells a thousand tales.
Wilsonart Earns Greenguard Certification
Atlanta, GA, August 11--The Greenguard Environmental Institute has awarded Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification to the high-pressure decorative laminate of Wilsonart International, Inc. of Temple, Texas.
Bank Offers Incentives for Green Projects
San Francisco, CA, February 1, 2007--New Resource Bank is offering a program granting financial incentives for green building projects.
Roppe Names Primco New Distributor in Canada
Fostoria, Ohio, February 1, 2007--Roppe Corporation, a leading supplier of rubber and vinyl flooring products and accessories, proudly named Primco Ltd. its newest distributor.
ISM: Manufacturing Sector Contracts
Tempe, AZ, February 1, 2007--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in January following a one-month expansion, while the overall economy grew for the 63rd consecutive month.
Job Cut Index Up
Chicago, IL, February 1, 2007--The number of corporate job cuts announced in January rose 15.2% from the number reported in the prior month for a total of 62,975 according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey released Thursday.
Monster Online Job Index Edges Up
New York, NY, February 1, 2007--A gauge of labor demand edged up in January, rebounding from December's sharp decline, as hirings picked up in some service sectors, Monster, the global online careers and recruiting firm, said on Thursday.
Centex Selling Commercial Construction Unit
Dallas, TX, February 1, 2007--Home builder Centex said it is selling its commercial construction unit to British engineering and construction company Balfour Beatty PLC for about $362 million in cash.
Homeownership Rate Holds Steady
Washington, DC, February 1, 2007--The homeownership rate held steady in the fourth quarter at 68.9 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau data.