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Former President Barack Obama to Speak at Greenbuild 2019
Washington, D.C., August 14, 2019-The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Informa Connect announced that Former President Barack Obama will speak as the Wednesday keynote of the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
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Builder Confidence Rose One Point to 66 in August
Washington, DC, August 15, 2019—Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point to 66 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
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Retail Sales Rose 0.7% in July
Washington, DC, August 15, 2019—Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services sales for July 2019 were $523.5 billion, an increase of 0.7% from the previous month, and 3.4% above July 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Labor Productivity Rose 2.3% in Q2 2019
Washington, DC, August 15, 2019—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 2.3% in the second quarter of 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 1.9% and hours worked decreased 0.4%.
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Tim Chavey of Armstrong Flooring Has Died
Fair Oaks, CA, August 15, 2019—Timothy Chavey, technical services manager with Armstrong Flooring, died August 14 at his home.
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Industrial Production Fell 0.2% in July
Washington, DC, August 15, 2019—Industrial production declined 0.2 percent in July, according to the Federal Reserve.
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Domo Under Review as 3rd-Party Buyer for Solvay Polyamide Biz
Brussels, Belgium, August 15, 2019—Domo is being reviewed as third-party buyer with BASF to acquire Solvay’s polyamide business.
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Cali Listed on Inc. 5000 for 11th Consecutive Year
San Diego, CA, August 15, 2019—Cali Brands has been included on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the 11th straight year with a ranking of 2,196 for 2019.
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Distributive Trade Sales & Manu. Shipments Inched Up in May
Washington, DC, August 15, 2019—The combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments for May was estimated at $1,461.4 billion, up 0.2% from April 2019 and was up 1.5% from May 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Dan Frierson Discusses The Dixie Group's Financials and Growth Initiatives
August 15, 2019—Dan Frierson, Chairman of the Dixie Group, and Kemp Harr discuss Dixie’s improved financial position and the investments t
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