Job Openings Held Steady at 7.2 Million in July
Washington, DC, September 10, 2019—The number of job openings was little changed at 7.2 million on the last business day of July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Interface Delegates to Participate in Climate Week NYC
Atlanta, GA, September 10, 2019—Jay Gould, president and CEO of Interface, and Erin Meezan, vice president and chief sustainability officer of Interface, will participate in the upcoming Climate Week NYC, which will take place September 23 to 29 and will run in coordination with the U.N. and City of New York.
Shaw's Create Centre Wins 2019 Innovation by Design Award
Cartersville, GA, September 9, 2019-The Shaw Create Centre has been awarded top honors in the Workplace category in Fast Company’s 2019 Innovation by Design Awards.
ABC Carpet & Home Adds Two New Members to Executive Team
New York, NY, September 9, 2019—ABC carpet & home has announced the addition of two new members to the executive team as leaders of the carpet and rug business: Eileen Applebaum has joined as senior vice president and general manager and Haynes Robinson as senior vice president, product design & development, reporting directly to CEO Aaron Rose.
Interface Names Dwight Gibson & Joseph Keough to Board
Atlanta, GA, September 9, 2019—Interface, Inc. announces the election of Dwight Gibson and Joseph Keough to its board of directors.
Wood & Veneer Exports Included on Chinese Additional Tariff List
Washington, DC, September 9, 2019-U.S. hardwood lumber, logs and veneer exports are among the products impacted in a round of tariffs announced August 23 by the Chinese government, reports Woodworking Network.
CTEF Leading Seminar on Understanding & Installing Ceramic Tile
Pendleton, SC, September 9, 2019--The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) will lead a seminar on Understanding and Installing Ceramic Tile on September 26 at The Tile Shop in Livingston, New Jersey in conjunction with the North/Central Jersey NARI chapters September meeting.
LL Founder, Sullivan, Hopes to Regain Control through Privatization
Richmond, VA, September 6, 2019-Lumber Liquidators’ stock value has been rising since it was leaked that founder Tom Sullivan was interested in regaining control of the organization and taking the retailer private through a buyout, reports Motley Fool.
AHF Introduces Hydropel Waterproof Wood w/ Fiberboard Core
Mountville, PA, September 6, 2019—AHF Products introduces Hydropel, a waterproof, 100% hardwood flooring product from Bruce, bringing together the beauty of hardwood floors, waterproof protection, durability and the ease of [DIY-friendly] installation.
Employment Up, Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.7% in August
Washington, DC, September 6, 2019-Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 130,000 in August, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.