Industrial Production Rises in June
Washington, DC, July 16, 2014 -- U.S. industrial production edged higher in June, according to the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.
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Beaulieu International Group To Build Plant in Georgia
Cartersville, GA, July 15, 2014 -- Beaulieu International Group said it will invest $200 million to build a campus-style manufacturing facility in Cartersville.
Retail Sales Rise in June
Washington, DC, July 15, 2014 -- Retail sales rose in June despite slower auto sales, according to the Commerce Department.
New York Area Manufacturing Surges in July
New York, NY, July 15, 2014 -- A New York-area manufacturing index rose to its highest level in more than four years this month.
FIANA, CFI Planning Joint Event in September
Vancouver, WA, July 15, 2014 -- The Floor Installation Association of North America and the Certified Floorcovering Installers are planning a joint convention in New Orleans Sept. 4-6.
Volkswagen Chooses Chattanooga for New SUV
Chattanooga, TN, July 14, 2014 -- Volkswagen said it will invest $600 million to build a new seven-passenger SUV at its factory in Chattanooga.
Meritage Homes To Acquire Atlanta Builder Legendary
Scottsdale, AZ, July 14, 2014 -- Meritage Homes said it will acquire the Atlanta-based homebuilder Legendary Communities for approximately $130 million.
Median Age, Credit Scores For High-End Borrowers Fall
New York, NY, July 14, 2014 -- The median age of borrowers seeking high balance mortgages has declined steadily over the last three years, according to private lender LoanDepot.
Business Economists See Improving Economy
Washington, DC, July 11, 2014 -- Business economists have lowered their expectations for second quarter growth but don't believe a recession will occur anytime soon.
Buchanan Hardwoods Gets NWFA Certification
St. Louis, MO, July 11, 2014 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Buchanan Hardwoods, of Aliceville, Alabama, has earned the NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification for its Elite Flooring.