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Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipment Flat in May

Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers' Shipment Flat in May

Washington, DC, June 14, 2017—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for April was estimated at $1,352.0 billion, virtually unchanged from March 2017, but was up 5.6% from April 2016, according to the Commerce Department.

Small Business Optimism Remained High in May

Small Business Optimism Remained High in May

Washington, DC, June 13, 2017—The Independent Business Index for May matched its strong performance in April of 104.5, according to the latest National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Index of Small Business Optimism.

Producer Prices Flat in May

Producer Prices Flat in May

Washington, DC, June 13, 2017—Final demand prices rose 0.5% in April and edged down 0.1% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

ASID Headquarters First to Achieve Both WELL and LEED Platinum

ASID Headquarters First to Achieve Both WELL and LEED Platinum

Washington, DC, June 12, 2017—The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) headquarters office is the first space in the world to achieve both Platinum Level Certification for the WELL Building Standard (WELL) under WELL v1 and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), under the LEED ID+C rating system.