Seelaus to Leave CRI
Dalton, GA, June 12, 2006--Joan Seelaus, CRI’s director of communications for the past three years, has accepted a new position in the marketing/online services department in the single-family business division of Fannie Mae.
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Las Vegas World Market Center Gets Phase 3 Approva
Las Vegas, NV, June 9, 2006--World Market Center Las Vegas announced another milestone for the next phase of its 57-acre home furnishings campus, slated to become the largest trade complex of its kind in the world.
Homebuilder Toll Sees a Turnaround
Horsham, PA, June 9, 2006--The slowdown in the housing market is being driven by growing inventories of homes from overbuilding and by speculators leaving the market, Toll Brothers chief executive Robert Toll said Thursday.
NRF Disappointed by Senate Vote on Estate Tax
Washington, DC, June 8, 2006--The National Retail Retail Federation today expressed disappointment over the Senate’s vote against further consideration of legislation that would make repeal of the federal estate tax permanent.
Mayors Adopt AIA Position on Sustainability
Washington, DC, June 9, 2006--At their National Convention and Design Expo, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that the U.S. Conference of Mayors voted to unanimously approve the resolution “Adopting the 2030 Challenge for All Buildings.
Shaw Creates New Posts for Evergreen Facility
Dalton, GA, June 9, 2006--Shaw announced the promotion of Russ DeLozier to the newly created position of PCC (Post Consumer Carpet) collection manager, as part of the company’s MSO (Manufacturing Staff Operations) Group.
Utah Retailer Wins Flag Flying Case
Sandy City, UT, June 9, 2006--Last year, Kody Sorenson, a Big Bob’s Flooring Outlet dealer found himself in trouble with the local government, when they demanded that he take down the 10 American flags,
May Import Prices Up
Washington, DC, June 9, 2006--The price of goods imported into the U.S. rose 1.6% in May as the price of imported petroleum climbed for a third month, the Labor Department said Friday.
Garages Create Boomiing Flooring Market
Grand Junction, CO, June 9, 2006--The garage flooring industry has emerged from a non-existent fringe product a couple of years ago to a booming industry with new and innovative products being launched every month.
Mediterranea Intros Cottage
Doral, FL, June 9, 2006--Mediterranea, a multi-national tile and design firm producing ceramic and porcelain tile, has found a way to tap into those delicate memories of youth, with their latest series titled: “Cottage.”