Japanese-based home builder and forestry group sees vertical opportunities and investment yield return in an expanding U.S. multi-regional operator footprint. On Jan. 1, the home building sector had its first major mergers and acquisition deal close, as Dan Ryan Builders sold a major equity stake to Sumitomo Forestry.
1 The average cost of a wedding cake is $543, according to The Bridal Association of America. 2  For wedding cakes, most bakeries and pastry chefs charge by the slice. 3  A low-end option would be a smaller tiered cake in chocolate or vanilla paired with a sheet cake for cutting for around $1.50 a slice. Decorations make a big difference in the per-slice cost. 2  Fresh flowers are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to decorate a cake. 3  Fondant, which can cover a cake in a smooth, satiny shell, is one of the most expensive; it can add $1 or more per slice. 4  Elaborate fondant decorations increase the price even more.
The average cost of a wedding in Canada in 2013 so far is $32,358, according to a recent survey by Weddingbells magazine, which surveyed 2,200 brides and brides-to-be from January to March.