Small Business Lending Stalls in March
New York, NY, April 3, 2012 -- Small business lending was virtually unchanged in March, although it is substantially higher than a year ago, according to the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index.
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Ardex Holds Ceremony for Manufacturing Site
Stockton, CA, April 3, 2012 -- Ardex Americas will hold groundbreaking ceremonies today for its 50,000 square-foot manufacturing facility and technical training center.
Construction Spending Dips in February
Washington, DC, April 2, 2012 -- U.S. Construction spending fell 1.1% in February, according to the Commerce Department.
More Homes Sold to Investors in 2011
Washington, DC, April 2, 2012 -- Investment-home sales increased 64.5% in 2011, the National Association of Realtors said in its annual Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey.
Manufacturing Continues To Expand in March
Tempe, AZ, April 2, 2012 -- Manufacturing expanded at a faster pace in March, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
H.B. Fuller Reports Higher Earnings, Revenues
St. Paul, MN, April 2, 2012 -- Adhesives maker H.B. Fuller said that net revenue in the first quarter of 2012 increased 10.5% over the first quarter of 2011.
IVC US Names Senior Marketing Director
Dalton, GA, April 2, 2012 -- IVC US said it has named Bart Rich senior marketing director effective April 4.
BBB Takes Issue With Tennant Advertising
New York, NY, April 2, 2012 -- The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus has recommended that Tennant Company discontinue certain claims regarding its “ec-H20” technology.
Trade Delegation Tours IVC Facility
Dalton, GA, April 2, 2012 -- IVC US was selected to represent Northwest Georgia industry during Georgia’s 27th annual International VIP Tour, which hosted consular and trade officials representing 23 countries.
Consumer Sentiment Highest in More Than a Year
Washington, DC, March 30, 2012 -- Consumer sentiment in March rose to 76.2, the highest in more than a year, from 75.3 in February, according to the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters survey.