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Tennant Technology Reduces Footprint, Group Says

Tennant Technology Reduces Footprint, Group Says

Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 6, 2009—Tennant Company said that its ec-H2O technology has been shown to significantly reduce environmental footprints across seven key categories when compared to traditional cleaning with chemicals.

Commercial Real Estate Under Pressure

New York, NY, Oct. 6, 2009--New York Federal Reserve Bank President William Dudley said the commercial real estate sector is under particular pressure because the fundamentals of the sector have deteriorated sharply.

Services Sector Beginning To Expand

Services Sector Beginning To Expand

Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2009--Institute for Supply Management said its index of the services industry rose to 50.9 in September, the highest since May 2008.

Boomers Opting for Less Opulence in New Homes

Boomers Opting for Less Opulence in New Homes

Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2009--Homebuyers age 55 and over are seeking homes approximately the same size as their present home and, unlike six years ago, they're less inclined to spend for more glamorous furnishings.

Merida Meridian Sponsoring Rug Design Contest

Boston, MA, Oct. 5, 2009--Rug designer and manufacturer Merida Meridian has paired up with Boston not-for-profit organization Artists For Humanity (AFH) to kick off an eight-week rug design contest.

Greenspan Predicts Higher Unemployment

Greenspan Predicts Higher Unemployment

Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2009--Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan predicted Sunday that the unemployment rate will push past 10 percent and stay at that level for a while.