Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Activity Up
Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region improved for the first time in three months in November, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
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Home Depot Names Helen Johnson-Leipold to its Boar
Atlanta, GA, November 17, 2006--Home Depot has appointed Helen Johnson-Leipold, 49, to the Company's board of directors. Johnson-Leipold is chairman and chief executive officer, Johnson Outdoors Inc., and chairman, Johnson Financial Group.
Federated to Close Three Distribution Centers
Cincinnati, OH, November 17, 2006--Federated Department Stores said it will close three distribution centers early next year to reduce excess capacity.
Major Manufacturers Partner With Green Non-Profit
Denver, Colorado, November 16, 2006--Healthy Building Network, a national non-profit, and four international manufacturers commit to green chemistry for creating healthy building environments during the fifth annual Greenbuild Expo held by the U.S. Green
Jobless Claims Nearly Unchanged
Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--Initial and continuing claims for unemployment benefits were little changed in the most recent weeks, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
USGBC Certifies First LEED for Homes Project in Ma
Westborough, MA, November 15, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Conservation Services Group (CSG) today recognize a Cambridge property as receiving a certified rating in the "LEED for Homes" pilot program.
Pier 1 Shares Rise on Possible Sale
Fort Worth, TX, November 15, 2006--Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. said the New York Stock Exchange has notified the company of "unusual trading activity" in its stock after shares surged more than 20 percent Tuesday.
SBET: Small-Business Owners Optimistic About Econo
Washington, DC, November 15, 2006--Improved expectations for economic growth and a need to add to inventories sent the National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index up to 100.7 in October.
Forman to Lead Nourison Marketing Efforts
Saddle Brook, NJ, November 15, 2006--David Forman will lead all of Nourison’s marketing and promotion efforts as the company’s new director or marketing.
New York Manufacturing Index Up
Washington, DC, November 15, 2006--Business conditions for manufacturers in the New York region improved in November, with the Empire State index rising by about four points to a five-month high of 26.