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HD Green Day To Precede Design Expo

HD Green Day To Precede Design Expo

Las Vegas, NV, April 12, 2011 -- The 2011 Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference begins May 18, but on May 17 industry leaders will gather for HD Green Day.

Lumber Liquidators Using Kiosk Credit System

Lumber Liquidators Using Kiosk Credit System

Mechanicsburg, PA, April 12, 2011 -- Versatile Systems Inc. said that Lumber Liquidators has selected its kiosk system to provide customers with private-label credit through GE Capital.

WSJ Survey Sees Improving Economy

New York, NY, April 11, 2011 -- The U.S. economic recovery is expected to gain momentum over the rest of the year, according to economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal.

Mohawk Virginia Plant Wins Environmental Award

Mohawk Virginia Plant Wins Environmental Award

Marietta, GA, April 11, 2011 -- Mohawk Industries said it has received a 2011 Virginia Governor's Environmental Excellence Award in the “Project” category for its Glasgow, Va. Lees Carpets manufacturing facility.

Home Legend Acquires Baker's Creek Wood

Home Legend Acquires Baker's Creek Wood

Adairsville, GA, April 11, 2011 -- Wood flooring firm Home Legend has acquired the assets of Baker's Creek Wood Flooring Inc., a maker of engineered wood flooring based in Edwards, Mississippi.

ECOsurfaces Offering Continued Ed Course

Lancaster, PA, April 11, 2011 -- ECOsurfaces Commercial Flooring is offering the Next Generation Recycled Rubber Flooring Continuing Education Unit through McGraw-Hill Construction.

Mortgage Rates Edge Higher

Washington, DC, April 11, 2011 -- Mortgage rates edged higher last week, with the average on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rising slightly to 4.87%, according to Freddie Mac's weekly survey.

USGBC Unveils LEED for Healthcare

USGBC Unveils LEED for Healthcare

Phoenix, AZ, April 11, 2011 -- The U.S. Green Building Council has introduced its latest green building rating system, LEED for Healthcare, at the CleanMed conference.