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Jobless Claims Nearly Unchanged

Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--Initial and continuing claims for unemployment benefits were little changed in the most recent weeks, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

USGBC Certifies First LEED for Homes Project in Ma

Westborough, MA, November 15, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Conservation Services Group (CSG) today recognize a Cambridge property as receiving a certified rating in the "LEED for Homes" pilot program.

SBET: Small-Business Owners Optimistic About Econo

Washington, DC, November 15, 2006--Improved expectations for economic growth and a need to add to inventories sent the National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index up to 100.7 in October.

Forman to Lead Nourison Marketing Efforts

Saddle Brook, NJ, November 15, 2006--David Forman will lead all of Nourison’s marketing and promotion efforts as the company’s new director or marketing.

New York Manufacturing Index Up

Washington, DC, November 15, 2006--Business conditions for manufacturers in the New York region improved in November, with the Empire State index rising by about four points to a five-month high of 26.

Pier 1 Shares Rise on Possible Sale

Fort Worth, TX, November 15, 2006--Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. said the New York Stock Exchange has notified the company of "unusual trading activity" in its stock after shares surged more than 20 percent Tuesday.

ICSC Survey: 17% Plan to Increase Holiday Spending

Washington, DC, November 13, 2006--About 17 percent of U.S. consumers report they expect to spend more or substantially more this holiday season, while 56 percent expect to spend about the same as last year, according to a nationwide survey commissioned b