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If you’re wondering about the economy…

If you’re wondering about the economy…

If you’re wondering about the economy…

I just got back from the CCA Global convention in Nashville. Everyone was pumped to see one another after a full year. (January’s event was canceled.) One of the highlights was the presentation by Connor Lokar, the baby-faced senior forecaster for ITR Economics, the firm we often reference in this space.

We think these presentations are something everyone can benefit

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NSI completes its 44th R.I.S.E. home

NSI completes its 44th R.I.S.E. home

NSI completes its 44th R.I.S.E. home

Oberlin, Ohio—The Natural Stone Institute (NSI) provided natural stone and fabrication services for its 44th home with the Gary Sinise Foundation through its R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) program. The foundation’s R.I.S.E. program builds 100% mortgage-free, specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans and first responders. Natural stone and fabrication for U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Romulo “Romy”

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10 laws of social media marketing

10 laws of social media marketing

10 laws of social media marketing

(This article was originally published on Entreprenuer.com and was edited for content and style.)

Leveraging the power of content and social media marketing can help elevate your audience and customer base in a dramatic way. But getting started without any previous experience or insight could be challenging.

It’s vital that you understand social media marketing fundamentals. From maximizing quality to

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Shaw’s Ballew named finalist for Reuters awards

Shaw’s Ballew named finalist for Reuters awards

Shaw’s Ballew named finalist for Reuters awards

Dalton—Shaw Industries’ Kellie Ballew, vice president of global sustainability and innovation, has been named a finalist for the Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards 2022 in the Sustainability Trailblazer category. The Award will go to an outstanding business leader that has demonstrated inspiring, motivational and passionate leadership to their team, company or sector, and has a clear commitment to long-term impacts.

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Matter Surfaces highlights Purline – Floor Covering News

Matter Surfaces highlights Purline – Floor Covering News

Matter Surfaces highlights Purline – Floor Covering News

Stoughton, Mass.—Matter Surfaces, a nationally recognized commercial flooring company, announced that one of its core product lines—eco-friendly Purline flooring—has received two new classifications, the first ASTM resilient flooring standards in five years.

“Following six-plus years of diligent independent research and exhaustive investigation, we are thrilled to see these two new ASTM standards formally released by the F06 resilient floor coverings

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Housing starts weaken in July

Housing starts weaken in July

Housing starts weaken in July

Washington, D.C.—A sharp decline in single-family home construction is another indicator that the housing slowdown is showing no signs of abating, as rising construction costs, elevated mortgage rates and supply chain disruptions continue to act as a drag on the market, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Overall housing starts fell 9.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual

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