Economic Health Improved in May
New York, NY, July 6, 2010--Two-thirds of U.S. counties became economically healthier in May, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis of conditions around the country.
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Last Week's Economic News Disappointing
Washington, DC, July 6, 2010--Last week's economic news again was more bad than good, according to Dave Huether, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers.
Oriental Weavers Adds Production Lines
Cairo, Egypt, July 6, 2010--Oriental Weavers has acquired some production lines in three Belgian plants and is negotiating to acquire more lines after evaluating production capacity, said Haitham Abdel Menem, the company's investor relations manager.
Service Sector Growing at Slower Pace
Washington, DC, July 6, 2010--The U.S. service sector of the U.S. economy continued to grow in June but at a slower pace, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
NeoCon Says Attendance Up 10% This Year
Chicago, IL, July 2, 2010—Attendance at the 42nd annual NeoCon World’s Trade Fair in June was more than 41,000 industry personnel, a 10% increase from 2009.
Private Employment Increases, Jobless Rate Dips
Washington, DC, July 2, 2010--Private sector payrolls expanded by a modest 83,000 in June, lower than the 115,000 gain expected by economists.
With Stainmaster Out, Home Depot Signs Martha
Atlanta, GA, July 2, 2010--Home Depot Inc. is adding Martha Stewart Living branded carpet to its almost 2,000 U.S. stores.
Mohawk's SmartStrand Tested by Top Chefs
Dalton, GA, July 2, 2010--Mohawk recently held another creative promotional event for its SmartStrand carpet.
School District Fined for Improper Tile Removal
New York, NY, July 1, 2010--The Lakeland Central School District has been fined $2,500 after two custodians were found to have improperly removed asbestos-laden floor tiles from Lakeland High School last summer.
Average Hourly Earnings Edge Down in June
Washington, DC, July 2, 2010--U.S. average hourly earnings of all employees in the private nonfarm sector fell by $0.02, or 0.1%, to $22.53 in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.