Employment Rose by 311,000 in February, Unemployment Up to 3.6%
Washington, DC, March 10, 2023—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 311,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged up to 3.6%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Ernesta Hires Mike Ross, Opens Warehouse in Cartersville
New York, NY, March 10, 2023—Ernesta, a new direct-to-consumer rug company, has announced the hiring of Mike Ross as head of production. In addition, the company is opening a warehouse facility in Georgia.
Emser Named 2023 Top Workplace by Energage
Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 2023—Emser Tile has been named a 2023 Top Workplaces USA national award by Energage.
Ron Couri, CEO of Couristan, Has Died
Fort Lee, NJ, March 9, 2023-Ronald Jacob Couri, 70, acting president and chief executive officer of Couristan, died unexpectedly on February 28.
Shaw's ReWorx Wins 2023 Edison Award
Dalton, GA, March 9, 2023-Shaw’s ReWorx flooring is a 2023 Edison Award-winning product.
Construction Industry Job Openings Fell Sharply in January
Washington, DC, March 9, 20223-The construction industry reported 248,000 job openings in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
Interface Releases Q1 2023 Design Trend Index
Atlanta, GA, March 9, 2023-Interface reveals key trends driving interiors to become more resilient, adaptable, and sustainable in its Q1 2023 Design Trend Index.
Initial Jobless Claims Rose by 21,000 in Week Ending March 4
Washington, DC, March 9, 2023—In the week ending March 4, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 211,000, an increase of 21,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 190,000, according to the Department of Labor.
Egger Expanding Laminate Manufacturing Capacity in North Carolina
Lexington, NC, March 8, 2023-Egger Wood Products has begun production on a third lamination line at its thermally fused laminate (TFL) facility in Lexington, North Carolina, reports The Merchant Magazine.
Fuse Names 2022 Spark Award Winners
Memphis, TN, March 8, 2023—Fuse announced its 2022 Spark Awards winners on the evening of March 6 during its meeting in Memphis, Tennessee.