Payrolls Rise 88,000, Unemployment Rate Up to 4.5%
Washington, DC, May 4, 2007--The economy added a weaker-than-expected 88,000 jobs in April and the jobless rate rose to 4.5 percent from 4.4 percent.
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Hovnanian Losses Widen in 2Q
Red Bank, NJ, May 4, 2007--Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. said Friday its fiscal second-quarter loss will be wider than previously forecast after selling fewer homes amid still-tepid demand in the housing market.
Cox Names Laticrete Sales Manager, North America
Bethany, CT, May 4, 2007--Laticrete has appointed Vernon Cox, Sales Manager, North America.
Seven Receive Armstrong Chairman's Award
Lancaster, PA, May 4, 2007--Armstrong World Industries has bestowed its highest honor to 15 employees, including seven from Lancaster County.
Roppe Intros Dimensions Rubber Tile
Fostoria, OH, May 4, 2007--Spring 2006 marks the beginning of the most innovative flooring product in the rubber market to date – Dimensions Rubber Tile.
Tennant Intros Nobles Speed Scrub
Minneapolis, MN, May 4, 2007--Tennant Co. today furthers its commitment to the Nobles brand with the introduction of the Nobles Speed Scrub 17- or 20-inch Walk-Behind Automatic Scrubber.
ReSource Commercial Holds Network Exchange 2007
Aurora, CO, May 4, 2007--The ReSource Commercial Flooring Network (RCFN) held its annual dealer conference, Network Exchange, last week in Newport Beach, California.
March Office Furniture Orders Slowing
Grand Rapids, MI, May 3, 2007--Office furniture orders slowed in March, reflecting the limitations of February's short-term rebound when orders rose 14 percent, an analyst said.
ISM Non-Manufacturing Activity Up in April
Tempe, AZ, May 3, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a faster rate in April 2007, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Monster Employment Index Inches Up
New York, NY, May 3, 2007--The Monster Employment Index rose one point in April, as U.S. online recruitment activity and demand for workers eased following two previous months of sharper growth