Industrial Production Fell 0.9% in August, Hindered by Harvey
Washington, DC, September 15, 2017—Industrial production declined 0.9% in August following six consecutive monthly gains, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Distributive Trade Sales & Manufacturers Shipments Rose in July
Washington, DC, September 15, 2017—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for July was estimated at $1,358.8 billion, up 0.2% from June 2017 and was up 4.9% from July 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Rise in Child-Free Households to Likely Impact Housing Market
Washington, DC, September 15, 2017—The fact that an increasing percentage of U.S. adults are not having children will likely impact housing inventory demand, according to the Washington Post.
Median Household Income Rose 3.2% in 2016, Census Bureau
Washington, DC, September 15, 2017- Real median household income increased by 3.2% between 2015 and 2016, while the official poverty rate decreased 0.8 percentage points, the U.S. Census Bureau announced.
Consumer Prices Up 0.4% in August
Washington, DC, September 14, 2017—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4% in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Registration Open for NeoCon East, Keynote Schedule Released
Philadelphia, PA, September 14, 2017—Registration is now officially open for NeoCon’s sister show, NeoCon East, November 15 to 16.
Mortgage Applications Rose 9.9% Last Week
Washington, DC, September 14, 2017—Mortgage applications increased 9.9% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 8.
H.J. Martin Takes Home Two BUILD Wisconsin Awards
Green Bay, WI, September 14, 2017—The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Wisconsin has awarded H.J. Martin and Son two 2017 BUILD Wisconsin awards, each in the Specialty Contractor-Finishes category.
AmericasMart Atlanta Hosting Second Annual Fall Design Week
Atlanta, GA, September 14, 2017—AmericasMart Atlanta is the epicenter of southeastern interior design as it stages its second annual Fall Design Week, September 25 to 29.
Swiff-Train Up & Running Post-Harvey, Estab. Fundraising Effort
Houston, TX, September 14, 2017—Swiff-Train Company is based in Texas where three of the company’s distribution centers—Houston, Corpus Christi, and Victoria—were in Hurricane Harvey’s path.