IWT Tesoro to Present At RedChip Small-Cap Confere
Orlando, FL, August 8, 2006--IWT Tesoro Corp., will present at the RedChip Small-Cap Investor Conference at the Ave. of Americas Hilton Hotel in New York, on August 15.
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NAR: Home Sales Steady For Balance of Year
Washington, DC, August 8, 2006--The housing market is in a process of stabilizing with little change in overall sales volume expected over the balance of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Stanton Carpet Recapitalized by Linsalata Capital
New York, NY, August 8, 2006--Goldsmith Agio Helms has announced the recapitalization of its client, Stanton Carpet Corporation by Linsalata Capital Partners, a middle market-focused buyout firm based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Companies Turn to Workforce Planning
New York, August 7, 2006--An aging workforce and an emerging "baby boom" retirement wave are driving more companies toward "strategic workforce planning," The Conference Board reports today in a new study.
AIA, NAC, and YAF Announce Emerging Professionals
Washington, DC, August 7, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Associates Committee (NAC), and Young Architects Forum (YAF) announced the recipients of the 2006 Emerging Professionals Awards.
Godfrey Hirst Defends Feltex Offer
Auckland, New Zealand, August 4, 2006--Leading Australian carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst says its offer for Feltex remains far better than a new proposal which emerged on Thursday.
Factory Orders Up
Washington, DC, August 3, 2006--Factory orders rose 1.2% in June as new orders for ships more than doubled, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Godfrey Hirst Set for Feltex Takeover
Wellington, New Zealand, August 3, 2006--Australian company Godfrey Hirst is on the verge of striking a deal to rescue carpet maker Feltex, sources close to the deal say.
Core inflation Inches Up in June
Washington, DC, August 1, 2006--Core consumer inflation matched an 11-year high in June, keeping the pressure on the Federal Reserve to fight inflation, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
Federated OKs Lord & Taylor Sale
Cincinnati, OH, August 1, 2006--Federated Department Stores Monday received approval for its plans to sell its 48-store Lord & Taylor department store chain to a private guilty group and a real estate developer.