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Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2011 -- Home-builder confidence in October rose by the largest amount since the ending of the home-buyer tax credit program, though it remains at weak levels, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Washington, DC, Oct. 18, 2011 -- U.S. producer prices surged in September as energy costs increased, according to the Labor Department.
Vancouver, WA, Oct. 18, 2011 -– The Clean Trust, formerly The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, elected its 2011-2012 board of directors and executive committee during its mid-October meeting in Vancouver.
San Diego, CA, Oct. 18, 2011 -- Bamboo flooring maker Cali Bamboo said it was named to the San Diego Business Journal’s fast growth list.
Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2011 -- Economic growth in China eased in the latest quarter to 9.15% from the previous quarter's 9.5% and last year's 10.3%, even as the government is trying to prevent overheating to keep inflation under control.
San Diego, CA., Oct. 14, 2011 -- Hardwood flooring firm DuChateau Floors has signed a distribution agreement with HW Flooring, a new affiliate of Salesmaster Associates.
Mooresville, NC, Oct. 17, 2011 -- Home center Lowe's said it is closing 20 of its U.S. stores and it now plans to open far fewer locations in the future.
Vancouver, WA, Oct. 17, 2011 -- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification has changed its name to The Clean Trust.
New York, NY, Oct. 17, 2011 -- The Empire State manufacturing index edged up in October but remained in negative territory for the fifth straight month, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Monday.
Chagrin Falls, OH, Oct. 17, 2011 -- Commercial flooring firm Johnsonite said it has a distribution agreement with Big D Floor Covering Supplies for the West and Southwest markets.