Bank Offers Incentives for Green Projects
San Francisco, CA, February 1, 2007--New Resource Bank is offering a program granting financial incentives for green building projects.
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ISM: Manufacturing Sector Contracts
Tempe, AZ, February 1, 2007--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in January following a one-month expansion, while the overall economy grew for the 63rd consecutive month.
Roppe Names Primco New Distributor in Canada
Fostoria, Ohio, February 1, 2007--Roppe Corporation, a leading supplier of rubber and vinyl flooring products and accessories, proudly named Primco Ltd. its newest distributor.
Monster Online Job Index Edges Up
New York, NY, February 1, 2007--A gauge of labor demand edged up in January, rebounding from December's sharp decline, as hirings picked up in some service sectors, Monster, the global online careers and recruiting firm, said on Thursday.
Job Cut Index Up
Chicago, IL, February 1, 2007--The number of corporate job cuts announced in January rose 15.2% from the number reported in the prior month for a total of 62,975 according to a Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey released Thursday.
Centex Selling Commercial Construction Unit
Dallas, TX, February 1, 2007--Home builder Centex said it is selling its commercial construction unit to British engineering and construction company Balfour Beatty PLC for about $362 million in cash.
Homeownership Rate Holds Steady
Washington, DC, February 1, 2007--The homeownership rate held steady in the fourth quarter at 68.9 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau data.
UK Retailer Embraces Ecommerce
London, England, January 31, 2007--With more than 63% of the UK population now online, a select number of companies have been quick to react in developing their digital real estate to cater for this growing online audience.
Armstrong Introduces Locking Hardwood
Lancaster, PA, January 31, 2007--Elegant style in a snap is now available in Locking Hardwood from Armstrong Hardwood Flooring with hand-crafted, sleek and exotic or traditional collections to complement any style, in species including Kona, Australian Wo
Pier 1 CEO to Retire, Replaced by Alex Smith
FT. Worth, TX, January 30, 2007--Pier 1 Imports said chief executive Marvin Girouard will retire on February 19, and will be replaced by Alex Smith, who was with TJX Cos. Inc. as senior executive vice president.