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Europe Takes Toll on U.S. Hiring Plans

Europe Takes Toll on U.S. Hiring Plans

Washington, DC, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Association for Business Economics said that hiring expectations by U.S. companies for the next six months have fallen since July and their overall outlook is the worst since early last year.

Harley-Davidson Exec To Keynote NWFA Expo

Harley-Davidson Exec To Keynote NWFA Expo

St. Louis, MO, Oct. 24, 2011 -- The National Wood Flooring Association said that Ken Schmidt, former director of communications at Harley Davidson, will be the keynote speaker at its 2012 Wood Flooring Expo.

AIA Billings Index Reverses Lower in September

AIA Billings Index Reverses Lower in September

Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- After the first positive score in four months, the Architecture Billings Index reversed course in September, according to the American Institute of Architects.

Bill Would Reward Foreign Buyers of U.S. Homes

Washington, DC, Oct. 21, 2011 -- A new Senate bill designed to boost the real-estate market would grant a U.S. visa to international investors who agree to purchase at least $500,000 in residential real estate in the U.S.