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Stanton Carpet Recapitalized by Linsalata Capital

New York, NY, August 8, 2006--Goldsmith Agio Helms has announced the recapitalization of its client, Stanton Carpet Corporation by Linsalata Capital Partners, a middle market-focused buyout firm based in Cleveland, Ohio.

AIA, NAC, and YAF Announce Emerging Professionals

Washington, DC, August 7, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA), National Associates Committee (NAC), and Young Architects Forum (YAF) announced the recipients of the 2006 Emerging Professionals Awards.

Companies Turn to Workforce Planning

New York, August 7, 2006--An aging workforce and an emerging "baby boom" retirement wave are driving more companies toward "strategic workforce planning," The Conference Board reports today in a new study.

Godfrey Hirst Defends Feltex Offer

Auckland, New Zealand, August 4, 2006--Leading Australian carpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst says its offer for Feltex remains far better than a new proposal which emerged on Thursday.

Factory Orders Up

Washington, DC, August 3, 2006--Factory orders rose 1.2% in June as new orders for ships more than doubled, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Godfrey Hirst Set for Feltex Takeover

Wellington, New Zealand, August 3, 2006--Australian company Godfrey Hirst is on the verge of striking a deal to rescue carpet maker Feltex, sources close to the deal say.

Core inflation Inches Up in June

Washington, DC, August 1, 2006--Core consumer inflation matched an 11-year high in June, keeping the pressure on the Federal Reserve to fight inflation, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

Federated OKs Lord & Taylor Sale

Cincinnati, OH, August 1, 2006--Federated Department Stores Monday received approval for its plans to sell its 48-store Lord & Taylor department store chain to a private guilty group and a real estate developer.

NeoCon East; New Products, Events & Education

Chicago, IL, August 1, 2006--NeoCon East, the premier exposition in the Mid-Atlantic region for the design and management of the built environment, returns for its fourth consecutive year to the Baltimore Convention Center October 11-12.