New SBIC Officers Lead Formative Strategy Planning
Washington, DC, May 15, 2006--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) has announced the election of its new executive committee.
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Great Floors Opens New Washington Location
Spokane, WA, May 15, 2006--There were no red carpets rolled out for the opening of the new Great Floors building in Spokane Valley, according to the Spokane Spokesman-Review.
Consumer Sentiment Off in May
Washington, DC, May 12, 2006--Consumer sentiment dropped in May on rising gasoline prices and a softening labor market, according to media reports Friday of proprietary research.
Small-Business Health Plan Bill Blocked
Washington, DC, May 12, 2006--The controversial Health Insurance Marketplace Modernization and Affordability Act of 2006 failed to muster enough votes in a Senatorial procedural step, provoking criticism from Todd Stottlemyer, president and CEO of the Nat
Consumer Sentiment Off in May
Washington, DC, May 12, 2006--Consumer sentiment dropped in May on rising gasoline prices and a softening labor market, according to media reports Friday of proprietary research.
Fast Company to Get 2006 IIDA Star Award
Chicago, IL, May 12, 2006--The International Interior Design Association has said Fast Company magazine will be awarded the 2006 IIDA Star Award at the IIDA 12th Annual Meeting in Chicago.
AmericasMart, ORIA Host Charity Rug Auction
Atlanta, GA, May 12, 2006--For more than a decade, The Oriental Rug Importers Association and its members have been financially committed to a variety of philanthropic support initiatives and charities worldwide.
Second-Home Survey Shows Solid Market
Washington, DC, May 12, 2006--A new survey of second-home owners by the National Association of Realtors shows baby boomers continue to dominate the market, and a growing number of second homes--more than one in ten are owned by minorities.
Trade Gap Narrows in March
Washington, DC, May 12, 2006--The trade deficit narrowed by 5.6% in March to $62.0 billion, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Hakatai Glass for Architects' Own Home
Ashland, OR, May 12, 2006--Hakatai Enterprises, Inc., importers and distributors of glass tile, once again teamed up in the Los Angeles area with Fung + Blatt Architects.