Strong Nonresidential Activity Expected in 2007
Washington, DC, June 29, 2007--Despite the continued sagging housing industry, the nonresidential construction market has shown solid gains this year.
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Florida Rug Store Faces Major Restoration Problem
Tampa, FL, June 29, 2007--As part of its business, Shiraz Oriental Rug Gallery regularly restores damaged rugs.
Fed Leaves Rates Alone, Focus Still on Inflation
Washington, DC, June 28, 2007-- The Federal Reserve kept rates at 5.25 percent and stressed that inflation is the greatest risk facing the economy.
Välinge Takes Action against Classen and Akzenta
Viken, Sweden - June 27, 2007--Välinge filed on June 25th 2007 an infringement case in the District Court of Mannheim based on its registered Utility Model DE 20 200 6019 869.
Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dip
New York, NY, June 28, 2007--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index dipped two points in May. The Index now stands at 27.
Jobless Claims Fall Last Week
Washington, DC, June 28, 2007-- Claims for state unemployment fell to 313,000 last week, slightly lower than expected, the Labor Department said on Thursday
1Q GDP Revised Up to 0.7%
Washington, DC, June 28, 2007—Gross domestic product expanded at an annual pace of 0.7 percent in the first quarter, compared with the 0.6 percent rate estimated last month.
LEED Retail Construction Comment Period Extended
Washington, DC, June 28, 2007--USGBC has extended the public comment period for the LEED for Retail – New Construction rating system.
Cambridge Commercial Intros Cordage
Adairsville, GA, June 28, 2007--The most recent style from Cambridge Commercial is inspired by the twists and textures of handmade rope.
Floor Trader Signs Four Multi-Unit Deals
St. Louis, MO, June 28, 2007--The Floor Trader has signed area agreements to open a total of 12 stores in the Seattle, Cleveland, Mobile and Denver markets.