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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. .
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 Group has recognized six commercial interior design organizations for innovative projects in the company's Design Is...Award competition.
Memphis, TN, August 15, 2007--ServiceMaster said that Group President Katrina Helmkamp will leave the company to pursue other interests.