Starnet, Mannington Form Healthcare Partnership
Calhoun, GA, April 27, 2012 –- Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership and Mannington Commercial have formed Starnet Healthcare Solutions.
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Consumer Spending Rises More Slowly in March
Washington, DC, April 30, 2012 -- U.S. consumer spending slowed in March, while income rose at a faster pace, according to the Commerce Department.
CBC Products Get FloorScore Certification
Commack, NY, April 30, 2012 -- CBC Flooring said that two more of its product lines, Sequoia and WELS Sheet offered under the Ceres brand, have earned FloorScore certification.
Remodeling Activity Flat in First Quarter
Washington, DC, April 30, 2012 -- Remodeling activity remained relatively flat in the first quarter of 2012, according to the Remodeling Market Index compiled by the National Association of Home Builders.
Chicago Business Activity Continues To Expand
Chicago, IL, April 30, 2012 -- Chicago business activity as measured by the Chicago PMI dropped in April to 56.2% from 63.3% in March.
April Consumer Sentiment Better Than Expected
Ann Arbor, MI, April 27, 2012 -- The final reading for consumer sentiment in April rose to 76.4 from 76.2 in March, according to the University of Michigan/Thomson Reuters.
Economy Continues To Grow but at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, April 27, 2012 -- Gross domestic product rose at a 2.2% annual rate in the first quarter after a 3% pace in the prior quarter.
Flor Opens Retail Store in Boston
Chicago, IL, April 27, 2012 -- Flor Inc. has open its newest retail location in Boston in the trendy Back Bay area.
Teragren Founders Form New Bamboo Venture
Birmingham, AL, April 27, 2012 -- Teragren founders Ann and David Knight, along with Craig Thomason, have formed Resource Fiber LLC and a subsidiary, Resource Fiber/ Alabama LLC to create a comprehensive domestic bamboo industry.
NeoCon Releases Schedule for Next Decade
Chicago, IL, April 27, 2012 -- For those who like to plan way ahead, Merchandise Mart Properties has released its NeoCon’s schedule for the next decade through 2021.