Centiva Offering School Grant Program
Florence, AL, March 25, 2013 -- Centiva is offering the “Centiva Green School Innovation” grant program for public and private K-12 schools.
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Improving Housing Markets List Expands Again
Washington, DC, March 22, 2013 -- The list of improving U.S. housing markets expanded for a seventh consecutive month in March to include 274 cities, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Aquafil in Program To Turn Fishing Nets into Yarn
Oisterwijk, The Netherlands, March 22, 2013 -- Fiber maker Aquafil, ECNC Land & Sea Group and Star Sock have together established the "Healthy Seas, a Journey from Waste to Wear" initiative.
Labor Shortages Slow Homebuilding Recovery
Washington, DC, March 22, 2013 -- Growing labor shortages in all facets of the residential construction sector are impeding the housing and economic recovery, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Praters Providing Graphics for Final Four Court
Chattanooga, TN, March 22, 2013 -- Connor Sport Court International is once again manufacturing the wood floor for the NCAA Final Four basketball tournament next month in Atlanta.
Builder Lennar Sees Orders, Closings Surge
Miami, FL, March 22, 2013 -- Homebuilder Lennar reported a first-quarter profit of $57.5 million, well above market expectations.
Investment Firm KKR May Sell Tarkett Stake
New York, NY, March 21, 2013 -- KKR & Co. is preparing to sell its 50% stake in Tarkett SA, according to a Bloomberg story.
Existing Home Sales Increase in February
Washington, DC, March 21, 2013 -- Existing-home sales rose 0.8% in February to an annual rate of 4.98 million, the highest level since November 2009, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Home Prices Up for 12th Consecutive Month
Washington, DC, March 21, 2013 -- Home prices rose for the 12th consecutive month in January, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's monthly home-price index.
Leading Economic Indicators Rise in February
Washington, DC, March 21, 2013 -- The Conference Board's leading economic index grew 0.5% in February, the third straight month of gains.