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Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 1, 2010 -- A new ISO standard for energy management will be implemented in a pilot program at Bentley Prince Street by Ecos, a provider of utility energy efficiency programs, according to Sustainable Planet.
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week but still remained above the key 400,000 level, according to the Labor Department.
Chicago, IL, Sept. 1, 2011 -- The 2011 Distributor Marketplace will feature the Distribution Management University, a new program designed for general, operations, and branch managers of floor covering distributor firms.
Santa Ana, CA, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Floor & Decor is opening a new location in Santa Ana.
New York, NY, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Future houses will be smaller, more eco-savvy, with fewer rooms, less formality, and more space for both private pursuits and family get-togethers, according to the International Furnishings and Design Association.
Atlanta, GA, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Rug maker Surya has been named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 500/5000 list, which recognizes America's fastest-growing privately-held companies.
Roseland, NJ, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Private-sector payrolls increased by 91,000 in August, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2011 -- Worker productivity fell in the second quarter more quickly than previously thought and labor costs increase at a faster rate.
Chicago, IL, Aug. 31, 2011 -- The number of planned job cuts at U.S. firms fell 23% in August after rising for three straight months, according to consultants Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Dalton, GA, Aug. 31, 2011 -- Mohawk said it has formed a partnership with BlueTarp Financial, a credit provider specializing in business-to-business credit management services for the building materials industry.