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Vancouver, WA, November 1, 2007--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification elected the 2008 IICRC Executive Committee during its board of directors’ meeting on October 19-21 in Vancouver, Washington
Wayne, NJ, November 1, 2007--About 120 people were fired this week from Hoboken Wood Flooring LLC, the country's largest independent distributor of hard-surface flooring.
Washington, DC, November 1, 2007—Jobless claims fell 6,000 to 327,000 in the week ended October 27, according to a report from the Labor Department.
Washington, DC, November 1, 2007—Personal spending rose 0.3% in September after a revised 0.5% gain in August, according to the Commerce Department.
Deerfield Beach, FL November 1, 2007--Neil McMurdie has joined Mapei as director of research and development efforts for the Americas.
Las Vegas, NV, November 1, 2007--World Market Center has named Bill Van Bibber Director of Facilities for its operation.
Minnepolis, MN, November 1, 2007--Tennant Co. received an Innovation Award at the 2007 ISSA/IintercleanUSA Tradeshow and Educational Conference.
Hanover, MD, October, 31, 2007--Amorim, a leading cork oak manufacturer and creator of Wicanders flooring, has released an independently verified report detailing the company's effects on sustainability.
Raleigh, NC, November 1, 2007—The company that resurrected AstroTurf synthetic grass has responded to the rash of sports-related staph infections by building antimicrobial protection into its products.
St. Louis, MO, November 1, 2007--Furniture maker Furniture Brands International said Wednesday it swung to a third-quarter loss, hurt by the sagging home-furnishings market and uncertain retail environment.