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Job Opening Steady in October at 6.7M

Washington, DC, December 9, 2020—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.7 million on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Small Business Optimism Index Dipped but Remained Positive in Nov.

Washington, DC, December 8, 2020-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.6 points in November to 101.4 but remain well above the 47-year historical average reading of 98.

Martin Brookes Named NTCA 2020 Tile Person of the Year

Flowood, MS, December 8, 2020-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) recently named Martin Brookes its 2020 Tile Person of the Year as well as the organization’s president for 2021 and 2022.

WSLA Alumnae Group Names Board of Directors

Norwalk, CT, December 8, 2020-The WSLA Alumnae Group, which acquired the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA) in August 2020, announced the appointment of officers and the board of directors for the newly formed Virginia nonstock corporation.

Productivity Rose 4.6% in Q3

Washington, DC, December 8, 2020—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 4.6% in the third quarter of 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 43.4% and hours worked increased 37.1%.

Mohawk's Recycling Story Featured by Georgia Public Broadcasting

Calhoun, GA, December 8, 2020-Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) will feature Mohawk Industries’ sustainable processes, facilities and product platforms on “Live Exploration: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” beginning this morning with a live televised broadcast that will be simultaneously streamed online.