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.
Tennant Intros First Single-System Scrubber-Sweepe
Minneapolis, MN, May 15, 2006--Tennant Co. today introduces its M20 Scrubber-Sweeper, which the company called, the cleaning industry's first-ever integrated, single-system scrubber-sweeper.
Iran Loses Major Share of Carpet Market
Tehran, Iran, May 15, 2006--According to Tehran Times, lack of quality and production control has cost Iran an eighty percent loss in Afghanistan's carpet market, said a textile industry official.
Interface Rallies on Upgrade
New York, NY, May 15, 2006--Interface Inc., shares rallied on Monday, after brokerage Raymond James upgraded its rating on the company, calling a recent sell-off of its shares unjustified.
May Empire State Index Slips
Washington, DC, May 15, 2006--Manufacturing activity in the New York area expanded at a slower pace in May, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Monday.
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.