Tarkett Commercial Wins Best of Neocon Award
Houston, TX, June 18, 2007--During NeoCon World’s Trade Fair 2007 Tarkett Commercial won the Best of NeoCon 2007 Gold Award for the resilient category.
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Builder Confidence Slips Again In June
Washington, June 18, 2007--Ongoing concerns about subprime-related problems in the mortgage market and newfound concerns about rising prime mortgage rates caused builder confidence to decline two more points in June.
Shaw Flooring Going In Mainstream GreenHome
Raleigh, NC, June 19, 2007--Carpet been hailed by leaders in sustainability is being installed in the National Homebuilder Mainstream GreenHomeTM.
NFIB Encourages Passage of SBA Entrepreneurial Act
Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--The House of Representatives Monday considered the Small Business Administration Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007.
AIA Meeting Calls for Response to Climate Change
Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--At the AIA 2007 National Convention in San Antonio, the presidents of 16 national, regional and international architects associations urged the adoption of adopt global sustainability goals.
Report: Home Depot to Sell HD Supply
New York, NY, June 19, 2007—Home Depot has agreed to sell its supply division for more than $10 billion, sources close to the deal said on Tuesday.
Frankshun Named VP at M.E. Sabosik
Point Pleasant, NJ, June 19, 2007—M.E. Sabosik Associates has announced the naming of Michael Frankshun to Vice President of the company.
Rocha Joins Formica Flooring
Barnwell, SC, June 19, 2007 – Formica Flooring announces that Ted Rocha has joined the company as Key Account Sales Manager.
Housing Starts Off 2.1% in May, Permits Up 3%
Washington, DC, June 19, 2007--Housing starts dropped 2.1 percent in May to an annual rate of 1.47 million, down from 1.50 million the prior month, according to a Commerce Department report.
Chain Store Sales Off 0.1% Last Week
New York, NY, June 19, 2007—Chain store sales decreased 0.1% in the week ended June 16 from its level in the week before, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers-UBS Retail Chain Store Sales Index.