NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Posts 8.1 Point Decline in March
Washington, DC, April 7, 2020—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 8.1 points in March to 96.4, the largest monthly decline in the survey’s history.
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Job Openings Flat in February
Washington, DC, April 7, 2020—The number of job openings was little changed at 6.9 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Taylor Adhesives Launches Digital Tools for BIM Modeling
Dalton, GA, April 7, 2020—Taylor Adhesives has announced a new suite of digital tools for Building Information Modeling (BIM) as a result of its partnership with BIMsmith, a product research platform for building professionals.
Independent Contractors Can Not be Counted on PPP Loans, Says SBA
Dalton, GA, April 6, 2020-The Small Business Administration (SBA) has drafted rules on the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans that were created in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, dictating that independent contractors, such as flooring installers, can not be counted on the payroll, reports the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA).
AIA Launches Online Resource for Alternative COVID Healthcare Sites
Washington, DC, April 6, 2020-An American Institute of Architects (AIA) task force is asking architects, designers, engineers and facility owners around the globe to provide design information on COVID-19 alternative healthcare sites for a new online resource.
Shaw Turns Around Order for Temp. COVID Hospital in Record Time
Dalton, GA, April 6, 2020-Shaw Industries received an order for 60,000 square feet of resilient sheet vinyl to be used in one of four temporary hospitals being constructed to serve the greater New York City metro area during the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of those projects-the Westchester County Center, a large convention center in White Plains, New York-required that the product be shipped on a very tight timeline.
Details of Coverings Connected Announced
Arlington, VA, April 3, 2020––Coverings has announced that Coverings Connected, a multi-session online event, will take place April 20 to 23, via coverings.com.
Employment Fell by 701K in March Due to Effects of Coronavirus
Washington, DC, April 3, 2020-Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 701,000 in March, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
NAHB Study Looks at Potential Housing Market Post-COVID
Washington, DC, April 3, 2020—A new study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that housing stands poised to lead the economic rebound once social distancing and other virus mitigation efforts show success in containing the coronavirus pandemic.
Mohawk Home Facility Sewing Medical Gowns for Healthcare Workers
Calhoun, GA, April 3, 2020—Mohawk Industries and Fabric Sources International (FSI) are combining resources to create medical gear for Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, Georgia and Emory Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia during the COVID-19 outbreak.