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North Lawrence, OH, July 9, 2025—Ohio’s TechCred program—the first program in the U.S. where the state or federal government is fully supporting the floorcovering industry through the TechCred grant—is now open.
St-Georges, Quebec, July 9, 2025—Mirage has once again earned top honors, ranking first in both design and quality, and standing out for its service, according to the "What the Retailers Think" survey conducted by Floor Focus.
Roswell, GA, July 9, 2025—American Home Surfaces Group (AHSG), an alliance of independent floorcovering dealers across the country, has announced its newest strategic partnership with Stanton Design, a supplier of high-quality flooring.
New York, NY, July 8, 2025-"Stocks fell Monday after President Trump renewed trade tensions with a range of countries while extending a deadline on so-called reciprocal tariffs to August 1,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Washington, DC, July 8, 2025-In a victory for U.S. producers of hardwood and decorative plywood (HWDP), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on July 3, found that there is a reasonable indication that imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam are materially injuring the U.S. HWDP industry, reports law firm Wiley.
Washington, DC, July 8, 2025-The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index remained steady in June, edging down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.
Glen Ellyn, IL, July 8, 2025— Tile Solutions Plus 2025 will be held from October 27 to October 29 at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.
Washington, DC, July 7, 2025—The construction industry added 15,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Charlotte, NC, July 7, 2025—Trust reported about how industry trade groups have reacted to the recently-signed "One, Big, Beautiful Bill."
Seattle, WA, July 7, 2025-Five years ago, a median-income household could afford a typical U.S. home. Today, they're more than $17,000 short, even if they have $73,000 saved for a down payment, a new Zillow analysis finds.