Job Openings & Hires Held Steady in August
Washington, DC, October 6, 2020—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.5 million on the last business day of August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Trade Deficit Expanded by $3.7B in August
Washington, DC, October 6, 2020--The goods and services deficit was $67.1 billion in August, up $3.7 billion from $63.4 billion in July, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.
National Association of Floor Covering Technicians to Provide Training
Gray Court, SC, October 6, 2020--Today, the newly formed National Association of Floor Covering Technicians (NAFCT) announces its development of a trade association, comprised of technical flooring professionals, with a common goal to improve the flooring industry through training.
Mohawk Group Hosting DesignFWD Digital Learning Event
Calhoun, GA, October 6, 2020-Mohawk Group will be hosting a free one-day digital learning event as the newest expansion of its DesignFWD platform.
Chet Derr Jr. Inducted into NWFA Legacy Scholarship Program
St. Louis, MO, October 6, 2020—The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has inducted Chester (Chet) Derr, Jr. of Derr Flooring Co. into its Legacy Scholarship program through the NWFA Education and Research Foundation (NERF).
Diverzify Adds Kenny Floor Covering to Its Portfolio of Brands
Chicago, IL, October 5, 2020—Diverzify is partnering with Kenny Floor Covering, a 90-year-old Memphis, Tennessee commercial flooring service provider, and will retain the famed brand as part of its multi-location enterprise of service locations.
Details of NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience Announced
Chicago, IL, October 5, 2020-The North American Association of Flooring Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have released the complete details for their fully virtual event-the NAFCD x NBMDA Virtual Xperience.
AIA Names Winners of 2020 Healthcare Design Awards
Washington, DC, October 5, 2020—The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing eight projects with its 2020 Healthcare Design Awards.
Dixie Group & RFMS Complete Version 3.0 Standards for fcB2B Program
Dalton, GA, October 5, 2020—The first two companies to define and complete the certification process of the Version 3.0 standards of the fcB2B program are Dixie Group and RFMS, the World Floor Covering Association announced.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 8.5% to 80.4 in September
Ann Arbor, MI, October 2, 2020-Consumer sentiment rose 8.5% to 80.4 in September, according to final results from the University of Michigan.