Initial Unemployment Applications Edge Down
Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2013 -- Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 2,000 to 339,000 in the week ended Nov. 9, the Labor Department said.
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Card-Monroe Wins Chattanooga Innovation Award
Chattanooga, TN, Nov. 14, 2013 -- The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce named the Card-Monroe Corp. as the winner of its Spirit of Innovation Award.
FloorExpo Names Members of the Year
Marietta, GA, Nov. 14, 2013 -- FloorExpo has named its members of the year.
J+J's Kinetex Named Top 10 Green Product
Dalton, GA, Nov. 14, 2013 -- BuildingGreen has named J+J Flooring Group's Kinetex as one of its Top 10 products for 2014.
Milanowycz Inducted into Tile Hall of Fame
Bonita Springs, FL, Nov. 14, 2013 -- Dave Milanowycz, director of sales for Florida Tile, is the 2013 Ceramic Tile Distributor’s Association Hall of Fame inductee.
Key Promoted to VP at Complete Flooring Supply
Suwanee, GA, Nov. 14, 2013 -- Gary Key has been promoted to vice president of sales for the Southeast region for Complete Flooring Supply.
Construction Employment Grows in October
Arlington, VA, Nov. 13, 2013 -- Construction employment hit a 50-month high in October, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Industry Icon Reginald Burnett Dies
Dalton, GA, Nov. 13, 2013 -- Reginald (Reg) Burnett, age 79, formerly with RBI International Carpet Consultants, died November 11.
Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Washington, DC, Nov. 13, 2013 -- Mortgage applications fell 1.8% in the week ending November 9, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
China Ceramics Reports Higher Quarterly Sales
Jinjiang, China, Nov. 13, 2013 -- China Ceramics Co. reported third quarter revenue of $ 55.3 million, up 53.0% from the second quarter.