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Ottawa, Ontario, May 4, 2006--The value of Canadian building permits issued in March jumped by a stronger-than-expected 5.3 percent, the second highest on record, fueled by non-residential construction plans, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.
Atlanta, GA, May 4, 2006--Following the most devastating hurricane season in American history, The Home Depot, announced today that it is investing $57 million to support rebuilding efforts throughout the Gulf region.
Washington, DC, May 4, 2006--The productivity of the American workplace increased at a 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Pine Mountain, GA - May 05, 2006--Champion Polymer Recycling, a division of Infiltrator Systems, Inc., was honored as Recycler of the Year by the Carpet America Recovery Effort at the organization’s fourth Annual conference at the Southern Pine Conference
Dalton, GA, May 5, 2006--The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) today announced the addition of deep cleaning systems to its Seal of Approval testing and certification program.
Washington, DC, May 4, 2006--The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) applauded President Bush’s call for Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax in his remarks to the American Council of Engineering Companies today.
Pine Mountain, GA, May 1, 2006--Leonardo Academy announced today that the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) Conference in Callaway Gardens, Georgia has gained Cleaner and Greener certification, meaning all pollution caused by energy use at the event h
Marietta, GA, May 5, 2006—FloorExpo promoted Kathy Van Pelt to vice president of member programs and services.
New York, NY, May 4, 2006--Retailers posted strong gains in April, as a late Easter and apparel-shopping surge outweighed concerns over gasoline prices and rising interest rates.
Chicago, IL, May 4, 2006--Pershing Square Capital Management, the hedge fund that has opposed Sears Holdings Corp.'s C$892 million ($807 million) plan to buy out Sears Canada Ltd, said that the bid significantly undervalues the stock.