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Study: Micro Business Execs Spend More Time Online

New York, NY, February 21, 2007—JupiterResearch has found that executives running very small businesses, also known as micro-business executives, display unique online behavior compared to other online users and small-business executives.

CPI 3% in January

Washington, DC, February 21, 2007--Consumer prices increased 0.3% in January, led by large increases in food, medical care and tobacco prices, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.

USGBC New Headquarters Earns LEED Platinum

Washington, DC, February 19, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) said its new Washington, DC headquarters has earned LEED Platinum Commercial Interiors certification for its office suite.

NWFA Offers Installation Certification

St. Louis, MO, February 19, 2007--The National Wood Flooring Association’s Certified Professionals is offering a certification programs for wood flooring professionals in installation, sand and finish, sales, and inspections.

Former CCA Global Vice President Dies

Manchester, NH, February 19, 2007--CCA Global Partners released a statement that long-time employee and friend Michael Englert passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007.

ASCR Announces Name Change

Columbia. MD, February 19, 2007--The Association of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration President Brian Spiegel, CR, said the trade group (ASCR) will launch a major rebranding of the association that has served the industry for more than 60 years.