Survey: Small Businesses Upbeat on Economy
Riverwoods, IL, September 25, 2006--The Discover Small Business Watch rose to 107.7 in September as small business owners expressed increased confidence in the U.S. economy.
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Child Labor Remains a Problem in Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan, September 25, 2006--A large number of Pakistani children do not find their way to schools and work in different sectors to earn a livelihood for their own survival.
ServiceMaster Files Papers Ahead of Memphis Move
Memphis, TN, September 22, 2006--ServiceMaster has a pending application with the Memphis/Shelby County Industrial Development Board should it move its headquarters from the Chicago area to Memphis.
Feltex Placed in Receivership
Wellington, New Zealand, September 22, 2006--Feltex Carpets Ltd., was placed in receivership by its banks, just two years after being sold in a public offer by a private equity arm of Credit Suisse Group.
Monteferrante Named Vegas Market Show Director
Las Vegas, September 22, 2006--World Market Center officials today said they have named trade show and hospitality industry veteran, Michelle Monteferrante, as Show Director of Las Vegas Market.
Godfrey Hirst May Yet be Eyeing Feltex
Wellington, New Zealand, September 20, 2006--Australian company Godfrey Hirst is reported to again be in talks about a rescue bid for troubled rival carpet maker Feltex.
Lowe's to Carry Martha Stewart Living Paint
New York, NY, September 20, 2006--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia said that Lowe's would carry Martha Stewart-branded paint colors exclusively, as part of the media company's plan to expand its offerings for home redecoration and distribute its pa
Qfloors Software Taps Tylee for Sales
Midvale, UT, September 13, 2006--QFloors has retained the services of John Lunsford, president of Florida-based TyLee Associates, to lead its nationwide sales efforts (DBA/QFloors National Sales). The agreement will allow QFloors Corporate to focus on new
BonaKemi Expands Marketing Staff
Aurora, CO, September 19, 2006--BonaKemi USA announced the appointment of Jared Hall to the newly created position of project manager and the promotion of Chad Nordhagen to finish product manager.
IWT Tesoro Increases Credit Line
Westport, CT, September 19, 2006--IWT Tesoro Corp., said it has entered into an agreement with Bank of America to increase the company's credit line to $26.5 million.