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Job Cuts Rose 41.8% in August

Job Cuts Rose 41.8% in August

Chicago, IL, September 6, 2018—The pace of downsizing in August rose to the third-highest total for the year, as U.S.-based employers announced plans to cut 38,472 jobs, according to a report released by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

U.S.-Based Falcon Acquires Controlling Interest in Halcon Ceramicas

U.S.-Based Falcon Acquires Controlling Interest in Halcon Ceramicas

Boston, MA, September 5, 2018—Falcon Private Holdings, the private investment manager of the U.S.-based family office of Jamshid Keynejad and Barry Siadat, announced that it has closed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Halcón Cerámicas, a Spanish ceramic tile producer, from the existing family owners.

SelecTech Celebrates 25 Years of Business

SelecTech Celebrates 25 Years of Business

Avon, MA, September 5, 2018-SelecTech, Inc., a manufacturer of flooring products with long-term value and immediate benefits, recently celebrated its 25th year in business.

KBIS 2019 Registration Now Open

KBIS 2019 Registration Now Open

Alpharetta, GA, September 5, 2018-Registration is now open for the 2019 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA).

Construction Spending Increases, Craft Workers Still In Short Supply

Construction Spending Increases, Craft Workers Still In Short Supply

Arlington, VA, September 5, 2018-Construction spending increased 0.1% from June to July and 5.2% for seven months of 2018 combined, with year-to-date growth for most major public and private categories, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America.