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Atlanta, GA, December 9, 2020—Following the recent and unexpected passing of Dave Gheesling, the company’s founder, who held the title of president and CEO, the FEI Group board of directors met to solidify management changes within the organization, naming Andy Hogan CEO and Graham Howerton president.
La Grange, GA, December 9, 2020-The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) and its 22 manufacturing company members officially launched a campaign to inform and excite consumers that resilient flooring is a Beautifully Responsible choice for their homes.
Forney, TX, December 9, 2020—The International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) has welcomed Dave Garden, president, Installation Services, as chair of the board of directors, and Don Styka, director of field services, Tarkett, as vice-chair.
Washington, DC, December 9, 2020—Mortgage applications decreased 1.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 4, 2020.
St. Louis, MO, December 9, 2020-Appalachian Lumber Co. is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.