The U.S. added 199,000 jobs in November, according to a recent survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate also fell 3.7% during November. The two industries that experienced the biggest gains were health care and …
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The Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) announced it has joined Senator Richard Durbin, D-Ill., in calling for the Senate to vote on the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA). The bill has not been voted on since it was reintroduced in the …
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The Aubuchon Company, a fourth-generation family-owned hardware chain, announced its partnership with Upside, a digital marketplace that allows consumers to earn cash back for purchases. This collaboration marks a milestone for Aubuchon and Upside as it is the first store …
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Mead Lumber Company announced the purchase of Component Manufacturing Company and Reaves Buildings of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Component Manufacturing Company is a truss fabrication facility that manufactures trusses, wall panels and floor joists. Reaves Buildings designs and supplies engineered …
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Nation’s Best Holdings held its inaugural Women’s Leadership Retreat, offering a weekend of self-reflection, skill-building, relaxing and networking. Held at the Retreat Ranch in Marble Falls, Texas, female employees of Nation’s Best had the chance to network with other female …
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Wilco, a farmer-owned co-operative, announced John Bowersox is their new CEO. Bowersox will succeed Sam Bugarsky, who is retiring from Wilco after a 35-plus-year career. “We interviewed numerous qualified candidates for the CEO position and John’s experience in a cooperative …
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Cameron Ashley Building Products recently announced three additions to its 45 distribution centers. The new distribution centers are located in Chicago, Illinois; Greenville, South Carolina; and Manchester, New Hampshire. These new locations are the continuation of Cameron Ashley’s strategy to expand …
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James Hardie Building Products announced its first-ever Color of the Year for exterior siding. Mountain Sage is a green hue that was selected based on input from industry experts, combined with data and insights uncovered from James Hardie’s comprehensive Homeowners …
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