NCSU Gives Capel Award for State Growth
Troy, NC, March 1, 2010--Capel Inc. said that it was recently honored by the North Carolina State University Industrial Extension Service as a recipient of the "1B4NC" award.
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Some Economists Predict Severe Housing Shortage
Washington, DC, March 1, 2010--Some economists are beginning to warn that a significant housing shortage may be on the horizon.
J&J Wins GSA's Evergreen Award
Dalton, GA, Feb. 25, 2010--J&J Industries said it has won the 2009 Evergreen Award from the General Services Administration.
Bernanke Says Deficit Reduction Plan Necessary
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2010--Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said lawmakers need to develop a credible plan to deal with the medium-term deficit or there could be consequences for the economy.
Mohawk Swings To $20 Million Fourth Quarter Profit
Calhoun, GA, Feb. 25, 2010--Mohawk Industries reported fourth quarter net earnings of $20 million or $0.29 per share.
GDP Revised Higher on Growing Inventories
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2010--Fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product grew a little faster than previously reported, according to the Commerce Department.
Consumer Sentiment Dips in February
Ann Arbor, MI, Feb. 26, 2010--Consumer sentiment was weaker in February, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers.
January Existing Home Sales Fall
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2010--Home and condo resales in the U.S. fell 7.2% in January to an annual rate of 5.05 million, the lowest in seven months, the National Association of Realtors said Friday.
FHFA Says House Prices Fell in Fourth Quarter
Washington, DC, Feb. 26, 2010--Federal Housing Finance Agency said U.S. house prices fell slightly in the fourth quarter.
Shaw Develops New Scuff Resistant Wood Finish
Dalton, GA, Feb. 26, 2010--Shaw has rolled out a new high performance hardwood finish that is initially being used on its Epic engineered products.