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Florida Tile Opens Revamped Miami Design Center

Florida Tile Opens Revamped Miami Design Center

Doral, FL, May 28, 2010--Florida Tile has opened a newly revamped Miami-area design center and retail outlet. officially ushering in the company’s new image standard to be adapted for its stores nationwide.

Consumers More Optimistic in May Survey

Ann Arbor, MI, May 28, 2010--U.S. consumer sentiment rose in May from the prior month, according to the Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

Commercial Vacancy Rates Still Rising

Commercial Vacancy Rates Still Rising

Washington, DC, May 28, 2010--Vacancy rates continue to rise in most commercial sectors and are not expected to level out in most markets until the end of this year or early 2011, according to the National Association of Realtors.

EPA Limits Greenhouse Gas Permitting Mandates

EPA Limits Greenhouse Gas Permitting Mandates

Dalton, GA, May 28, 2010--The EPA has “tailored” its permitting programs to limit the number of facilities that would be required to obtain New Source Review and Title V operating permits based on greenhouse gas emissions.

Vermont Flooring Company Settles Suit

Montpelier, VT, May 28, 2010--The Montpelier School District in Vermont has settled a lawsuit with a local flooring company over allegations of improper handling of asbestos at one of the district's schools.

Chicago Manufacturing Activity Still Expanding

Chicago, IL, May 28. 2010--Chicago-area manufacturing activity expanded for the eighth consecutive month in May, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management - Chicago on Friday.