Hardwood Flooring Summit Scheduled This Summer
Atlanta, GA, May 23, 2008--The Hardwood Flooring Summit will take place in Atlanta August 14-17.
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Tandus Develops New Virtual Sampling System
Dalton, GA, May 22, 2008--Tandus has introduced Green Samples by Tandus, a unique virtual sample folder that will minimize the need for physical carpet samples.
Interface Named One of Georgia's Top 10 Companies
Atlanta, GA, May 22, 2008--Interface Inc. was ranked number eight on the Georgia's Top 10 companies list produced by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper.
Trans Ceramica Adds Sales Management
Chicago, IL, May 23, 2008--Chicago-based Trans Ceramica, a GranitiFiandre Company, has expanded its sales management team with the addition of three special project managers.
Home Price Decline Largest on Record
Washington, DC, May 22, 2008--House prices fell a seasonally adjusted 1.7 percent in the first quarter, the largest quarterly price decline on record, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight said.
Commercial Real Estate Expected To Soften
Washington, DC, May 22, 2008--Although fundamentals are sound, activity in commercial real estate markets is expected to ease in the months ahead, according to the National Association of Realtors.
AIA Billings Index Up for First Time in 3 Month
Washington, DC, May 21, 2008--After hitting a record low in March, the American Institute of Architects said Wednesday its index of nonresidential construction rebounded slightly in April.
Ecore Gets $29 Million in Equity Funding
Lancaster, PA, May 21, 2008--Ecore International has received $29 million in equity financing from Element Partners, a Philadelphia-based venture capital fund.
Initial Jobless Claims Fall Unexpectedly
Washington, DC, May 22, 2008--Initial jobless claims fell unexpectedly last week to the lowest level in a month.
Housing Bill Goes To Full Senate
Washington, DC, May 21, 2008--The U.S. Senate Banking Committee approved legislation on that could save thousands of homeowners from foreclosure.