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Tempe, AZ, October 3, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in September than in August, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Washington, DC, October 3, 2007--Mortgage loan application volume fell 2.7% the week ending September 28, according to the weekly Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey.
Chicago, IL, October 3, 2007--Job cuts announced by U.S. employers fell 29% in September from a year earlier, reflecting fewer firings by automakers and parts suppliers, according to a report by a private placement firm.
Dalton, GA, October 3, 2007--Mohawk’s Dal-Tile division continues to look for ways to become more environmentally efficient.
Hartsville, SC, October 3, 2007--Sonoco has purchased the fiber containers and industrial plastic carriers assets of Caraustar Industries Inc.
Roseland, NJ, October 3, 2007--Nonfarm private employment grew 58,000 from August to September on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Kabul, Afghanistan, October 3, 2007-- Afghanistan's drive to resurrect its fabled carpet industry with U.S. assistance is a key element in the economic reconstruction of the land-locked Central Asian country, according to U.S. officials.
Alexandria, VA, October 1, 2007--Coverings LA Boutique is being planned for November 19-20, 2008, at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California.
Atlanta, GA, October 1, 2007--AmericasMart Atlanta’s home category is set for continued growth as Building Two West Wing’s 2008 debut opens more than 250,000 additional square feet in Building One.
Vancouver, WA, October 1, 2007--The number of IICRC Certified Firms has reached a registration count of 5,115.