NFIB Small-Business Optimism Index Down
Washington, D.C., May 9, 2007--Slower growth, rising prices and weaker capital spending by small firms sent the NFIB Small-Business Optimism Index down 0.5 points in April—settling at 96.8 (1986=100).
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NAM Task Force Discusses China Trade Relations
Washington D.C., May 9, 2007--The National Association of Manufacturers’ U.S.-China Business Relations Task Force met with senior administration officials.
Mortgage Apps Increase in Latest MBA Survey
Washington, D.C. May 9, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 4, 2007.
Purchasing and Supply Executives Predict Growth
Tempe, AZ, May 9, 2007--Economic growth in the United States is sustainable throughout the remainder of 2007, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in their spring 2007 Semiannual Economic Forecast.
Final Coverings Numbers In, Sharpest Spike Ever
Chicago, IL, Wednesday May 9, 2007--Registered attendance jumped to nearly 37,000 for the four-day Coverings 2007 tile and stone exposition and conference at McCormick Place Convention Center, representing an increase of 8 percent over last year.
Forbo Intros Marmoleum Dutch Design Collection
Hazleton, PA, May 9, 2007--Forbo Flooring Systems has introduced the new Marmoleum Dutch Design Collection.
Faus Certifies 10,000 in Master Craftsman Program
Calhoun, GA, May 7, 2007--Faus Group, Inc. Technical Services is proud to announce they have graduated 10,000 students from their Certified Master Craftsman program in a class held the last week of April.
Tarkett Names Southern Tile New Distributor
Houston, TX, May 8, 2007--Tarkett Commercial announced today that Southern Tile Distributors Inc., a key distributor of Tarkett products for many years, will immediately begin distributing the complete line of Azrock by Tarkett.
Drytek Joins INSTALL Program
Philadelphia, PA, May 8, 2007--Drytek Flooring Solutions, LLC is the newest endorser of the International Standards and Training Alliance (INSTALL).
Hakatai Intros Luster
Ashland, OR, May 8, 2007--Hakatai Enterprises Inc., importer and distributor of glass tile, introduces the Cartglass “Luster Series” of ¾” x ¾” glass tile.