Housing Starts Drop 6.1% to 10-Year Low
Washington, DC, August 16, 2007—Housing starts in July fell 6.1% to an annual rate of 1.38 million, the lowest rate in decade, according to a Commerce Department report.
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Restoration Industry Fall Conference Expanded
The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Fall Conference Series October 23-27 has been expanded to incorporate its three professional industry divisions: carpet, rug and textiles; environmental remediation; and disaster restoration.
J.C. Penney 2Q Earnings Up
Plano, TX, August 16, 2007--J.C. Penney reported second-quarter earnings that edged up nearly 2% to $182 million, or $0.81 per share, from $179 million, or $0.76 per share, a year ago.
Report: Online Recruitment Activity Edged Down
New York, NY, August 16, 2007--Online job availability declined in 14 of the top 28 U.S. metro markets and remained flat in another 10 cities during July.
NYC Office Receives LEED Silver Status
Washington, DC, August 16, 2007--The New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) headquarters has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.
Solutia Doing Well After 3 Years of Bankruptcy
St. Louis, MO, August 16, 2007--Solutia Inc. said it is doing well and marshalling resources, filling vacant wings of its headquarters with energized executives and new hires.
In Memoriam--Bud Seretean
London, England, August 14, 2007--M.B. "Bud" Seretean, founder and former CEO of Coronet Industries, died August 12 in London after suffering an aneurysm.
J. Mish Moves to Cartersville
Atlanta, GA, August 14, 2007—J. Mish has moved its manufacturing plant and headquarters to a new 70,000 square-foot facility in Cartersville, Georgia. .
J.J. Haines Buys Florida Distributor
Baltimore, MD, August 14, 2007--J. J. Haines & Company, Inc. has acquired Wheeler, Inc., an Orlando, Florida-based full-line floor covering distributor.
Shaw Contract Selects Design Contest Winners
Shaw Contract Group has recognized six commercial interior design organizations for innovative projects in the company's Design Is...Award competition.