Private Sector Job Gain Largest in Three Years
Roseland, NJ, Dec. 1, 2010 -- Private-sector employment rose 93,000 in November, the largest gain in three years, according to Automatic Data Processing.
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Bentley Prince Gets Climate Registered Status
Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 1, 2010 -- Bentley Prince Street said it has achieved Climate Registered status through The Climate Registry’s program.
Anti-Dumping Decision Could Hit Lumber Liquidators
New York, NY, Dec. 1, 2010 -- An anti-dumping petition that has been filed against Chinese manufacturers of engineered hardwood flooring could have a significant impact on Lumber Liquidators.
Manufacturing Continues Growth at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, Dec. 1, 2010 -- Manufacturing grew for the 16th straight month in November, though at a slightly slower pace than the previous month, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Dec. 1, 2010 -- Mortgage application volume fell last week as interest rates rose to the highest level since mid-August.
Planned Job Cuts Highest Since March
Chicago, IL, Dec. 1, 2010 -- The pace of downsizing surged to its highest level in eight months, according to outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Connor Sport Court Names Accounts Director
Salt Lake City, UT, Dec. 1, 2010 -- Lee Sponaugle has been named director of corporate accounts for Connor Sport Court International.
Polish Vinyl Company Lentex To Buy Hungarian Firm
Paris, France, Dec. 1, 2010 -- Polish vinyl flooring and nonwovens producer Lentex has signed a preliminary agreement to buy the Hungarian PVC and wood flooring company Graboplast.
Nova Scotia's Largest Sawmill Closing
Nova Scotia, Canada, Dec. 1, 2010 -- Groupe Savoie said that on December 10 it will close it Westville mill, the largest hardwood sawmill in Nova Scotia.
Consumer Confidence Highest Since June
New York, NY, Nov. 30, 2010 -- U.S. consumer confidence rose to the highest level since June, with consumers more optimistic about future business conditions and job prospects, the Conference Board said.