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Shaw Sales Program Named One of Best

Shaw Sales Program Named One of Best

Dalton, GA -Jan. 5, 2009–Shaw Industries was recently recognized by Selling Power Magazine as one of the best manufacturing companies to sell for in the U.S.

Stimulus Package May Include Tax Breaks

Washington, DC, Jan. 5, 2009--The new economic stimulus package being proposed by President-elect Barack Obama will reportedly include hundreds of billions of dollars worth of tax breaks for individuals and businesses.

Construction Spending Higher Than Expected

Washington, DC, Jan. 5, 2009--U.S. construction spending fell by a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 0.6% in November after an upwardly revised drop of 0.4% in October, the Commerce Department reported Monday.

NAFCD Releases List of Initiatives for 2009

Chicago, IL, Jan. 2, 2009-- The Board of Directors of the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) recently released its 2009 key initiatives for the organization.

Analyst Lowers Estimates for Dow Chemical

Midland, MI, Jan. 2, 2009--An analyst cut his earnings estimate for Dow Chemical Co. Friday well below Wall Street's expectations, citing worry the nation's largest chemical maker will face trouble this year in its basic plastics business.