ASCR's Safety Tips for Hurricane Volunteers
Columbia, MD, May 9, 2006--Volunteers returning from the rebuilding efforts along the Gulf Coast are bringing more home with them than just the satisfaction of a job well done.
Today's Flooring News
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Registration Opens for July Las Vegas Market
Las Vegas, NV, May 9, 2006--Professionals planning to attend the third installment of Las Vegas Market this July can register on-line to receive their badge before the show.
Small-Business Optimism Up in April
Washington, DC, May 9, 2006--Small-business optimism rose last month, reversing March’s slump by more than two points to 100.1 (1986=100) and returning to its historical levels, according to the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends report.
Gov's' Wives, Habitat Start Homebuilding E
Mobile, AL, May 9, 2006--Before sunrise this morning, three governors' spouses joined dozens of women volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity build site to kick off the First Families Building Homes Across America program.
Chain Store Sales Off Last Week
New York, NY, May 9, 2006--Chain store sales slipped in the latest week after a strong gain the previous week, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Armstrong Finalizes Sale of Lancaster Distribution
Lancaster, PA, May 8, 2006--A New Jersey investor completed its purchase of the Armstrong World Industries distribution center on Spooky Nook Road for $20.2 million.
Report: Retail Ports Operating Smoothly As Summer
Washington, DC, May 8, 2006--The nation’s major retail container ports are operating smoothly this month as the busy summer shipping season approaches.
Economist Sees FOMC Rate Hike to 5%
Washington, DC, May 8, 200--After the confusion last week when the market was blindsided by reports of Fed chief Ben Bernanke's cocktail-party chatter, the Federal Open Market Committee will seek to calm financial markets and deliver a clear policy me
EnerPlastics to Raise Production Capacity
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 8, 2006--EnerPlastics LLC, manufacturer of colorants for the synthetic polypropylene based carpets and upholstery industry, is increasing its production capacity by 50%.