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Red Bank, NJ, September 7 -- Hovnanian Enterprises reported net income of $86.7 million, or $1.33 per fully diluted share, on $1.1 billion in total revenue for the third quarter ended July 31, 2004. Last year's third quarter net income was $68.8 milli
Wilksboro, NC, September 7—Lowe’s said Friday that it established a new $1 billion senior credit facility in July with 15 banking institutions.
Washington, September 3—The economy in August added 144,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dipped to 5.4 percent from July’s 5.5 percent, the Labor Department reported.
Vancouver, WA, September 2 - The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (www.IICRC.org) is working on the development of three new certification courses. Currently the courses are undergoing beta testing and will be available for
Tempe, AZ, September 1--Factory activity in the U.S. cooled off in August, a closely watched private survey found, as new orders slackened and production slowed down.
Greeley, CO, August 30-- With a focus on new jobs, charitable support and a low-price guarantee, Carpet Exchange will celebrate its grand opening at 4 p.m. today in the CenterPlace Shopping Center, according to the Greeley, Colorado Tribune.
Fort Wayne, IN, August 25 -The 5th Annual George Buckhardt Memorial Golf Outing, hosted by George's Flooring Supplies, now part of Carpet Cushions and Supplies, will be held October 10, 2004 at the Colonial Oaks Golf Course in Fort Wayne, IN.
Washington, August 25--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today reported a 6.3 percent drop in applications compared to the previous week.
Hoffman Estates, IL, August 24—Sears has named Luis Padilla from rival Target Corp. to become its first president of merchandising.
Calhoun, GA, August 19-- Julian Saul, president of Shaw Industries, is one of three North Georgia investors who came together to purchase the North Georgia, Barnsley Gardens Inn & Golf resort.