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May 03, 2023 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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NWFA 2023 Wood Flooring Expo Underway Now in Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI, May 3, 2023—Speaking at the kickoff for the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Expo, which runs May 2 to 4, the organization's president and CEO, Michael Martin, reported that roughly 40% of members anticipate an increase in sales this year—led by a contingent forecasting more than 8% growth—while another nearly 40% expect sales to be flat. Only 5% are worried about sales being down significantly, he said.

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Private Sector Employment Rose by 296,000 Jobs in April

Roseland, NJ, May 3, 2023—Private sector employment increased by 296,000 jobs in April, and annual pay was up 6.7% year-over-year, according to the April ADP National Employment Report produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

NTCA Announces Five-Star Project of the Year Award Winners

Jackson, MS, May 3, 2023—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has announced the winners of its Five-Star Project of the Year Awards, recognizing exceptional work in the tile installation industry.

NWFA Presents Awards & Honors at 2023 Expo

Milwaukee, WI, May 3, 2023—The kickoff for the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Wood Flooring Expo included the honoring of several industry leaders and businesses.

CCA's Vantage Point Academy to Be Held May 15 to 19 in NH

Manchester, NH, May 3, 2023—CCA Global Partners in-house training arm—CCA Global University—is bringing its Vantage Point Academy six-month intensive business training and development course to the Alnoba Center in Kensington, New Hampshire from May 15 to 19.

Mortgage Applications Declined 1.2% in Week Ending April 28

Washington, DC, May 3, 2023—Mortgage applications decreased 1.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 28, 2023.