Unemployment Little Changed in December at 4.7%
Washington, DC, January 6, 2017—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 156,000 in December, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.7%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.
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Trade Deficit Widened to $45.2 Billion in November
Washington, DC, January 6, 2017—The goods and services deficit was $45.2 billion in November, up $2.9 billion from $42.4 billion in October, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced.
Orders for Manufactured Goods Fell 2.4% in November
Washington, DC, January 6, 2017—New orders for manufactured goods in November, down following four consecutive monthly increases, decreased $11.3 billion or 2.4% to $458.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported.
Karastan Partners with Patina Vie
Dalton, GA, January 6, 2017—Karastan launches 2017 with a new licensing partnership with the lifestyle brand Patina Vie.
December Job Cuts Rose, but Yearly Total for 2016 Fell
Chicago, IL, January 6, 2017—The pace of downsizing ticked up slightly to close out 2016, as U.S.-based employers announced plans to shed 33,627 jobs from payrolls in December, according to the report released Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Vance Bell Included Among 100 Most Influential Georgians
Norcross, GA, January 5, 2017—Vance Bell, chairman and CEO of Shaw Industries, was named to GeorgiaTrend’s “100 Most Influential Georgians of 2017: Wielding Power” list.
AmericasMart Names Jenny Heinzen York VP of Home
Atlanta, GA, January 5, 2017—Jenny Heinzen York joins AmericasMart today as vice president of Home.
Private Employment Added 153K Positions in December
Roseland, NJ, January 5, 2017—Private sector employment increased by 153,000 jobs from November to December, according to the December ADP National Employment Report.
Coverings Extends Deadline for Installation & Design Awards
Arlington, VA, January 5, 2017—The deadline for the Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards has been extended from January 6 to January 23.
Non-Manufacturing Held Steady in November
Tempe, AZ, January 5, 2017—The Non-Manufacturing Index registered 57.2% in December, matching the November figure, according to the Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.