Mortgage Apps Decrease Last Week
Washington, DC, October 3, 2007--Mortgage loan application volume fell 2.7% the week ending September 28, according to the weekly Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey.
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September Job Cuts Down but May Pick Up
Chicago, IL, October 3, 2007--Job cuts announced by U.S. employers fell 29% in September from a year earlier, reflecting fewer firings by automakers and parts suppliers, according to a report by a private placement firm.
Mohawk Ceramic Makes Major Environmental Strides
Dalton, GA, October 3, 2007--Mohawk’s Dal-Tile division continues to look for ways to become more environmentally efficient.
Sonoco Acquires Caraustar's Fiber Container Assets
Hartsville, SC, October 3, 2007--Sonoco has purchased the fiber containers and industrial plastic carriers assets of Caraustar Industries Inc.
ADP: Job Creation Up 58,000, Construction Falls
Roseland, NJ, October 3, 2007--Nonfarm private employment grew 58,000 from August to September on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report.
Afghanistan Carpet Industry Revitalizes
Kabul, Afghanistan, October 3, 2007-- Afghanistan's drive to resurrect its fabled carpet industry with U.S. assistance is a key element in the economic reconstruction of the land-locked Central Asian country, according to U.S. officials.
Coverings Launches West Coast Boutique Show
Alexandria, VA, October 1, 2007--Coverings LA Boutique is being planned for November 19-20, 2008, at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California.
AmericasMart Steps-Up Building Two Expansion
Atlanta, GA, October 1, 2007--AmericasMart Atlanta’s home category is set for continued growth as Building Two West Wing’s 2008 debut opens more than 250,000 additional square feet in Building One.
IICRC Certified Firms See Unprecedented Growth
Vancouver, WA, October 1, 2007--The number of IICRC Certified Firms has reached a registration count of 5,115.
Faus Forms Design Advisory Board
Calhoun, GA, October 1, 2007--Faus Group, Inc. recently held the first meeting of a newly formed Design Advisory Board at their North American headquarters.