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Washington, DC, Nov. 1, 2013 -- Construction employment rose by 20,000 in September and the industry’s unemployment rate fell to a six-year low of 8.5%, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Chicago, IL, Oct. 31, 2013 -- The Chicago purchasing managers index rose to 65.9% in October, marking its best performance since March 2011 and its biggest gain in 30 years.
Wilmington, DE, Oct. 31, 2013 -- The DuPont Co. plans to spin off its performance chemicals business into a separate public company.
Washington, DC, Oct. 31, 2013 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits declined last week, according to the Labor Department.
Chicago, IL, Oct. 31, 2013 -- The Floor Covering Industry Issues Council focused on installation issues at its fall meeting in Chicago Oct. 25.
Columbus, OH, Oct. 31, 2013 -- Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. said it has signed a licensing agreement with Fibre7 Limited to produce and market resin modified wood in North America.
Chattanooga, TN, Oct. 30, 2013 -- The Dixie Group reported third quarter net income of $1.4 million, or $0.11 per share, compared with a net income of $102,000, or $0.01 per share, a year ago.
Roseland, NJ, Oct. 30, 2013 -- U.S. businesses added 130,000 jobs in October, according to the ADP Employment Report.
Dalton, GA, Oct. 30, 2013 -– Rosanne St. Clair has been promoted to vice president of finance at Beaulieu America.
Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 2013 -- Mortgage applications surged higher by 6.4% for the week ending Oct. 25, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.