CARE Entrepreneur Meeting Set Oct. 26 in Atlanta
Dalton, GA, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Carpet America Recovery Effort will hold its 8th Annual Entrepreneur Meeting on Oct. 26 in Atlanta.
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Flowcrete Opens Office in Indonesia
London, England, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Flowcrete Asia, the international flooring specialist company, has expanded its presence in South East Asia with the opening of a sales and technical support office in Indonesia.
Milliken Develops Recyclable Architectural Folders
Spartanburg, SC, Aug. 18, 2011 -- Milliken has developed 100% recyclable architectural folders, made of paperboard.
Architecture Billings Index Falls Again in July
Washington, DC, Aug. 17, 2011 -- Following a drop of almost a full point in June, the Architecture Billings Index fell again by more than a point in July, according to the American Institute of Architects.
WFCA Backs Bill To Collect Web Sales Taxes
Anaheim, CA. Aug. 17, 2011 -- The World Floor Covering Association said it has endorsed Senate Bill 1452, “The Main Street Fairness Act” to collect sales taxes from Internet purchases.
Alliance Flooring CEO on Road Trip To Meet Members
Chattanooga, TN, Aug. 17, 2011 -- Alliance Flooring’s Co-CEO Ron Dunn and his wife hit the road in a recreational vehicle to visit member stores across the country.
Shaw Cutting Staff at Two Georgia Plants
Dalton, GA, Aug. 17, 2011 -- Shaw Industries is downsizing its work force at plants in Eton and Ringgold, Georgia, according to the Dalton Daily Citizen.
Mortgage Applications Up on Higher Refinancing
Washington, DC, Aug. 17, 2011 -- Mortgage application volume rose 4.1% last week, as homeowners continued to take advantage of low interest rates when refinancing, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Anderson Rolling Out Fall Promotion in September
Fountain Inn, SC, Aug. 17, 2011 -– Anderson Hardwood is rolling out its 2011 fall promotional package on Sept. 1.
Lumber Liquidators Names Board Member
Toano, VA, Aug. 17, 2011 -- Lumber Liquidators has elected Jimmie L. Wade as a Class III director effective Sept. 1.