Job Openings Total 7.1 Million in February
Washington, DC, April 9, 2019—The number of job openings fell to 7.1 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
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Small Business Optimism Ticked Up 0.1% to 101.8 in March
Washington, DC, April 9, 2019—The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased 0.1 points to 101.8 in March, a historically strong level and an indication that small businesses continue to power the economy after being briefly shaken by January’s government shutdown.
Coverings Names 2019 Rock Star Awards Winners
Orlando, FL, April 9, 2019—Coverings has announced its 2019 Rock Stars.
Shaw's LifeGuard Backing Wins Edison Awards Silver
New York, NY, April 9, 2019—Shaw Floors’ LifeGuard Spill-proof backing won silver at the April 4 Edison Awards ceremony in New York City for offering unprecedented accident protection and a worry-free carpet experience.
Kevin Rose Named Carpetland 2018 Retailer of the Year
Chattanooga, TN, April 9, 2019—Kevin Rose was named Carpetland’s 2018 retailer of the year.
Patrik Knudsen Named CFO of Braxton-Bragg
Knoxville, TN, April 9, 2019—Patrik Knudsen, a growth-, compliance- and efficiency-driven senior finance executive, is Braxton-Bragg’s new CFO.
Michael Gannon Accused of Bid Rigging by Department of Justice
Washington, DC, April 8, 2019-Michael P. Gannon, former vice president of sales for a large Chicago-based commercial flooring contractor, has been charged for his role in a conspiracy to rig bids and fix prices for commercial flooring services and products sold in the United States, the Department of Justice announced.
Connor Sports Provides Court for NCAA Final Four Championship
Minneapolis, MN, April 8, 2019-Gerflor’s Connor Sports provided the court flooring for the 2019 NCAA Final Four championship, reports Interiors and Sources. Minneapolis, MN, April 8, 2019-Gerflor’s Connor Sports provided the court flooring for the 2019 NCAA Final Four championship, reports Interiors and Sources.
TCNA Launches The Ceramic Alliance
Anderson, SC, April 8, 2019—Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has launched The Ceramic Alliance to begin working with other associations and companies in the ceramic industry on interests common to all ceramic sectors, especially brick, refractories, roof tiles, and ceramic tiles.
Arizona Tile Opens Seattle Brand
Seattle, WA, April 8, 2019—On March 18, Arizona Tile opened the doors to its newest branch, located in Seattle, Washington.