HempWood Opening New Kentucky Factory
Murray, KY, August 1, 2025—HempWood is opening a new factory on its Murray, Kentucky campus on August 5.
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Construction Industry Added 2,000 Jobs in July
Washington, DC, August 1, 2025—The construction industry added 2,000 jobs on net in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 96,000 jobs, or 1.2%.
Synergy Convention & Expo Slated for September in Nashville
Dalton, GA, August 1, 2025—The 2025 Synergy Convention & Expo is set for September 16 to 18 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville.
Employment Rate Steady in July, Unemployment at 4.2%
Washington, DC, August 1, 2025—Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in July (+73,000) and has shown little change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported.
RFCI Adds Mondorevive as a Member
La Grange, GA, August 1, 2025—The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) welcomes Mondorevive as a new associate supply chain member.
Atlanta Flooring Design Centers Acquires Signature Floors and Design
Suwanee, GA, July 31, 2025—Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, a 100% employee-owned company based in Suwanee, Georgia, has announced the acquisition of Signature Floors and Design, a custom home flooring specialist located in Alpharetta, Georgia. The acquisition was finalized in June 2025.
Diverzify Opens Offices in Boise, Idaho and Nashville, Tennessee
Atlanta, GA, July 31, 2025—Diverzify, the nation’s largest commercial flooring enterprise, has announced the opening of two new offices in Boise, Idaho, and Nashville, Tennessee— extending the company’s national footprint and strengthening its ability to serve key growth markets across the U.S.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Two Officials Dessent
New York, NY, July 31, 2025-"The Federal Reserve held rates steady for a fifth straight meeting Wednesday but faced rare dissents from two officials seeking an immediate cut,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
Personal Income & Spending Rose 0.3% in June
Washington, DC, July 31, 2025-Personal income increased $71.4 billion (0.3% at a monthly rate) in June, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 1,000 in Week Ending July 26
Washington, DC, July 31, 2025—In the week ending July 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 218,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 217,000, according to the Deparment of Labor.