Greenbuild 2016 Opens Wednesday
Los Angeles, CA, October 3, 2016—The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo opens this Wednesday, October 5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
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Corporate Office Market Pulling Away from Fully Open-Plan Environments
New York, NY, October 3, 2016—The corporate office market is pulling back from the open-office environment somewhat, according to a Wall Street Journal article called Open Offices Are Losing Some of Their Openness.
Construction Spending Fell 0.7% in August
Washington, DC, October 3, 2016—Construction spending during August 2016 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,142.2 billion, 0.7% below the revised July estimate of $1,150.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Departmen
Surya Raising Money to Feed Indian Children through Miles for Meals
White, GA, October 3, 2016—Yesterday, more than 40 Surya employees and family members ran the fifth annual Miles for Meals half marathon to raise funds for Akshaya Patra’s Unlimited Food for Education.
Georgia Retailer Changes Name to Reflect Expanded Offering
Marietta, GA, October 3, 2016—Marietta, Georgia based Carpets by Dennis has changed its name after 36 years in business; the company will now be called Arnold Flooring, according to The Marietta Daily Journal.
Personal Income & Disposable Personal Income Rose 0.2% in August
Washington, DC, September 30, 2016—Personal income increased $39.3 billion (0.2%) in August according to estimates released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Cradle to Cradle Offers Catalyst Program Free of Charge
San Francisco, CA, September 30, 2016—Product innovators, sustainability practitioners and professionals looking to drive positive impact and learn best practices for the future of design and manufacturing, now have the opportunity to participate in the C
Hardwood Federation Reports on 2016 Fly-In Event in D.C.
Washington, DC, September 30, 2016—The Hardwood Federation Fly-In is the Hardwood Federation’s most important annual event.
Invista Announces Winners of Stainmaster Sales Competition
Kennesaw, GA, September 30, 2016—Invista has announced Hiller’s Flooring America, Giant Don’s Flooring America, and Jimmie Lyles Flooring Gallery as the Stainmaster Flooring Center retailer winners in its Stainmaster Carpet Road to Success Sales Competiti
J+J & APPA Partnering for Facilities Drive-In Workshop
Dalton, GA, September 30, 2016—J+J Flooring Group is partnering with APPA to present a Facilities Drive-In Workshop, October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the campus of Roosevelt University in Schaumburg, Illinois.