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Arlington VA, February 21, 2007--The Manufacturers AllianceI Quarterly Economic Forecast predicts that inflation-adjusted GDP growth, 3.4 percent in 2006, will slow to 2.8 percent in 2007 before rebounding to 3.2 percent in 2008.
Washington, DC, February 21, 2007--A gauge of future economic activity points to continued modest growth in the U.S. economy.
Washington, DC, February 21, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 16, 2007.
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.
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.
Philadelphia, PA, February 21, 2007--A floor covering veteran from Detroit is the newest member of an international committee charged with increasing the skill of flooring installers.
Atlanta, GA, February 20, 2007--Home Depot reported a 28% decline in fourth quarter net earnings.
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.
Alexandria, VA, February 19, 2007--The most important professional organizations in the design, flooring and building trades are rallying to support Coverings 2007.
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.