Bernanke Says Fed Could Take More Action
Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2011 -- The Federal Reserve is ready to take additional steps to spur economic growth, Chairman Ben Bernanke said in testimony to Congress’s Joint Economic Committee in Washington.
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Mullican Begins 'After' Photo Contest
Johnson City, TN, Oct. 4, 2011 -- Hardwood manufacturer Mullican Flooring is sponsoring a “We Love Our Mullican Floor photo contest.
Michigan Retailer Begins Carpet Recylcing
Traverse City, MI, Oct. 4, 2011 -- Cash n Carry Flooring said it has partnered with Carpet Landfill Elimination and Recycling, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to keep carpet and padding out of landfills.
BPS Achieves Climate Registered Status Again
Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 3. 2011 -- Bentley Prince Street said it has achieved Climate Registered status for the third year in a row.
Construction Spending Rises in August
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2011 -- U.S. construction spending rose unexpectedly in August from a drop in July, bolstered by state and local government building projects, according to the Commerce Department.
ISM Manufacturing Index Shows Expansion
Tempe, AZ, Oct. 3, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index rose to 51.6 in September from 50.6 the prior month.
Capel Teams With Gorder on New Rug Line
Troy, NC, Oct. 3, 2011 -- Capel Rugs has teamed up with interior designer and HGTV star Genevieve Gorder to create a line of rugs that will debut at the October High Point Market.
UK's Halstead Sees Rising Full Year Profits
London, England, Oct. 3, 2011 -- Commercial flooring firm James Halstead said its full-year profit rose 7% as international sales gained.
Florida Tile Incorporates Ecoscorecard Technology
Lexington, KY, Oct. 3, 2011 -- Florida Tile has partnered with Ecoscorecard to help its customers measure Florida Tile products against the major environmental rating systems such as LEED.
Federal Mortgage Aid Program Falls Short
Washington, DC, Oct. 3, 2011 -- A federal government $1 billion mortgage program to help the unemployed will likely end up spending only half the funds because few people could meet the qualifications.