Shaw Seeking Tax Break for Calhoun Investment
Calhoun, GA, Jan. 28, 2010--Project Renew, a partnership with the Development Authority of Gordon County and Shaw Industries, has the potential to bring in a total of 300 jobs.
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Capel Rugs Names Director of Merchandising
Troy, NC, Jan. 28, 2010--Capel Rugs has named Tami Watras director of merchandising.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall
Washington, DC, Jan. 28, 2010--Initial jobless claims in the week ending Jan. 23 fell 8,000 to 470,000, according to the Labor Department.
Flooring Industries Licenses LVT Technologies
Bertrange, Luxembourg, Jan 28, 2010--Flooring Industries said it now has the right to sublicense glueless luxury vinyl tile technologies through a partnership with Windmöller Industries and Ulrich Windmöller Consulting.
Durable Goods Orders Rose in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 28, 2010--Orders for durable goods posted a modest increase in December, although orders for the year fell by a record amount.
Panel Industry Sees Threat from Biomass Program
Washington, DC, January 28, 2010--The U.S. Office of Management and Budget recently approved $514 million in subsidies under the Department of Agriculture’s Biomass Crop Assistance Program.
Homebuilder Ryland Reports Profit on Tax Boost
Calabasas, CA, Jan. 28, 2010--Homebuilder Ryland Group Inc. reported a $39 million quarterly profit thanks to a tax boost of almost $100 million.
Prince of Wales Launches Wool Campaign
London, England, Jan. 27, 2010--The Prince of Wales has launched The Wool Project, a promotional campaign for wool.
Invista Names Cook Antron Brand Manager
Kennesaw, GA, Jan. 27, 2010--Invista has named Tracy Cook the global brand manager for Antron.
Sales of New Homes Fell in December
Washington, DC, Jan. 27, 2010 -- New-home sales fell 7.6% to an annual rate of 342,000 in December from 370,000 in November, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.