NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Rose 0.8 Points to 99 in Nov.
Washington, DC, December 9, 2025—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.8 points in November to 99.0 and remained above its 52-year average of 98.
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Tile Heritage Foundation Names Motawi Exec. Director, Development
Healdsburg, CA, December 9, 2025—The Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) has named Karim Motawi executive director for development, joining founders Joe Taylor and Sheila Menzies.
All Surfaces Acquires Abraham Linc
Bloomington, MN, December 8, 2025—All Surfaces, Inc (ASI) announced the addition of Abraham Linc (AL), headquartered in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
Personal Income Up 0.4% in September, Spending Up 0.3%
Washington, DC, December 8, 2025-- Personal income increased $94.5 billion (0.4% at a monthly rate) in September, according to estimates released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Dodge Momentum Index Down 1.1% in November
Boston, MA, December 8, 2025-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 1.1% in November to 276.8 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised October reading of 280.0.
Starnet Adds OFDC Commercial Interiors as Member
Lewis Center, OH, December 8, 2025—OFDC Commercial Interiors has joined Starnet.
Americans Feel Dour About the Economy but Continue to Spend
New York, NY, December 8, 2025—"American households are nearing the end of the year feeling a lot more dour about the economy than they did at the beginning, even as they keep spending,” according to the Wall Street Journal.
Shaw Raises $540,000 for St. Jude During 2025 Marathon Weekend
Memphis, TN, December 8, 2025—The Shaw team has raised $540,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital during the St. Jude 2025 Memphis Marathon, held December 6, 2025.
SMJ, Chinese Commercial Flooring Distributor, Applying for IPO
Singapore, China, December 8, 2025—SMJ International Holdings, a Singapore-based distributor of commercial flooring, filed a 424B4 for its initial public offering.
Consumer Sentiment Rose 4.5% to 53.3 in Early December
Ann Arbor, MI, December 5, 2025—Consumer sentiment rose 4.5% to 53.3 in early December, according to preliminary results from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.