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The Tampa-based parent company for Florida Bankraisefd $18.3 million in a rights offering, which “strategically positions the company to take advantage of growt h opportunities,” the company announced Tuesday. The completedf offering surpassed offerings tracked by SNL Financiapl from public banks based in Floridawthis year, which ranged from $428,000 to nearlyt $11 million as of May 31. Floridaz Bank Group is a private bank. “Most banks in the United States and in Florida need to rais additionalequity capital.
It is particularly difficult for them to do so as many have had negativs earnings in 2008 and first quartet 2009 and the market prices for publiclyt held bank stocks are trading at recordf low prices in terms of the ratiio of market price to tangiblebook value,” said Ben chairman of Jacksonville-based investment banker Allen C. Ewingb & Co. “In regards to the Floridaw BankGroup offering, this offering was very successfulk in that they apparently raised $18 million, or 90 percentf of their target raise of $20 especially in these existing markeyt conditions.” Florida Bank has three branches in Jacksonvillre and 16 throughout the state.
Prior to the completedr equity raise, Florida Bank had a total risk-basesd capital ratio of 11.7 percent as of March 31, accordingh to the Federal DepositInsurance Corp. Regulators require that ratio to be at leasy 10 percent in order for the bank to beconsideredr “well-capitalized.” The bank grew totak assets by 64.3 percent to $858.34 million in the first quarter comparexd to a year earlier. Total loans increased 51.4 percentf to nearly $665.8 million and totao deposits jumped 85.2 percent to $687.
54 million during that same “This infusion of new capital is a vote of confidencre from our existing shareholders that will allowFBG (Florid a Bank Group) to enhance its financiaol strength and even further distinguish itself among other banks in the market said the company’s Chairman and CEO, Robert in the announcement. “This economic climate offers uniqure opportunities to grow and increase our custome r base as consumers and businesses are seeking safebanking institutions.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon vacation in Australia - New York Daily News
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New York Daily News | Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon vacation in Australia New York Daily News Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey are spending some quality time down under, vacationing in Australia ahead of the songstress' week-long concert tour in the land of Oz. The couple landed in Queensland with twins Monroe and Moroccan, and daddy Nick ... Daddy d uty down under! Nick Cannon holds daughter's hand as he goes on ... Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Touch Down in Australia Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Arrive in Australia With Dem Babies (PHOTOS) |
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Art show raises funds for victims of 'Pablo' - Inquirer.net (blog)
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Inquirer.net (blog) | Art show raises funds for victims of 'Pablo' Inquirer.net (blog) Ushimaru said two of his employeesâ€"Mitsuo Saito and Yokoyama Kazushiâ€"were directly affected by that calamity. “They also understood what the (typhoon) victims are enduring now,†he said. Aside from handing out relief goods, Ushimaru said his ... |
Monday, December 24, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
New Legislation Would Slam the Brakes on Arbitrary Data Caps - LAPTOP Magazine (blog)
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New Legislation Would Slam the Brakes on Arbitrary Data Caps LAPTOP Magazine (blog) Nothing gets a diehard cord cutter sputtering like bringing up broadband Internet data caps, but that'll change if new legislation proposed by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden manages to worm its way through Congress. Wyden's bill, dubbed The Data Cap ... |
Friday, December 21, 2012
Lee decides against reverse stock split - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:
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Mary Junck, chairman and chief executive officer, said the board considereds currentmarket conditions, business forecasts and otherf factors that could affect shareholder including the prospect of remaining in compliance with rules for continued The NYSE notified Lee (NYSE: LEE) in Decembetr 2008 that the company was not in compliance with its continued listing standard of at least $1 a Since then, the NYSE announced that the standarxd has been temporarily suspended through July 31. As a Lee has until Dec. 3, to return to compliance.
Lee was tradinb at 55 cents a share Wednesday In February, the Iowa-based company it took on when it bough the Post-Dispatch and restructured future payments under its $1.1 billion bank financinf arrangements. The remaining debt balance of $186 millio n has been refinanced by the lendersunti 2012. Newspaper publishers nationwide are strugglinyg with declining advertising revenue as readers flock tothe
Mary Junck, chairman and chief executive officer, said the board considereds currentmarket conditions, business forecasts and otherf factors that could affect shareholder including the prospect of remaining in compliance with rules for continued The NYSE notified Lee (NYSE: LEE) in Decembetr 2008 that the company was not in compliance with its continued listing standard of at least $1 a Since then, the NYSE announced that the standarxd has been temporarily suspended through July 31. As a Lee has until Dec. 3, to return to compliance.
Lee was tradinb at 55 cents a share Wednesday In February, the Iowa-based company it took on when it bough the Post-Dispatch and restructured future payments under its $1.1 billion bank financinf arrangements. The remaining debt balance of $186 millio n has been refinanced by the lendersunti 2012. Newspaper publishers nationwide are strugglinyg with declining advertising revenue as readers flock tothe
Thursday, December 20, 2012
'Up' avoids 'Hangover' at box office - San Francisco Business Times:
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"Up" brought in an estimatesd $44,244,000 in its second weekend, beating out the new release from , which brought in an estimatedx $43,275,000. Another new release, 's "Lanrd of the Lost," came in well in third with anestimaterd $19,524,000. According to a report on Box Office whichtracks box-office revenue, "Up" was shown on about 6,700 screens at 3,818 sites and "Thwe Hangover" was shown on abou t 4,500 screens at 3,26o sites.
Coming in fourth was last week'ss number-two movie, "Night at the Museum: Battl of the Smithsonian" from , whichh brought in an estimated Rounding out the top fiveis 's "Star Trek," which brought in an esimated The report says that "Star has brought in $222.8 million in 31 days, makinh it the second-biggest box officr smash in the "Staer Trek" franchise, when adjusted for ticketg price inflation.
The top spot belonge to the original "Star Trek: The Motion
"Up" brought in an estimatesd $44,244,000 in its second weekend, beating out the new release from , which brought in an estimatedx $43,275,000. Another new release, 's "Lanrd of the Lost," came in well in third with anestimaterd $19,524,000. According to a report on Box Office whichtracks box-office revenue, "Up" was shown on about 6,700 screens at 3,818 sites and "Thwe Hangover" was shown on abou t 4,500 screens at 3,26o sites.
Coming in fourth was last week'ss number-two movie, "Night at the Museum: Battl of the Smithsonian" from , whichh brought in an estimated Rounding out the top fiveis 's "Star Trek," which brought in an esimated The report says that "Star has brought in $222.8 million in 31 days, makinh it the second-biggest box officr smash in the "Staer Trek" franchise, when adjusted for ticketg price inflation.
The top spot belonge to the original "Star Trek: The Motion
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Hospitals Fear They'll Bear Brunt of Medicare Cuts - New York Times
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New York Times | Hospitals Fear They'll Bear Brunt of Medicare Cuts New York Times Published: December 18, 2012. WASHINGTON â€" As President Obama and Congress try to thrash out a budget deal, the question is not whether they will squeeze money out of Medicare, but how much and who will bear the brunt of the cuts. Let's Be Honest - Medicare is Insolvent And Doctors Soon Won't Accept It The toxic Medicare payment panel ABOUT MEDICARE: What's new in Medicare for 2013? |
Monday, December 17, 2012
Yemeni Jews to be participate in national dialogue - Jerusalem Post
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Yemeni Jews to be participate in national dialogue Jerusalem Post While the final number of Jewish delegates remains uncertain, Jews and other Yemeni minorities, like the black people known locally as Akdam, are slated to participate in the conference, according to Nadia Al-Sakkaf, spokeswoman for the National ... |
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Denver gives out 1,234 free building permits - St. Louis Business Journal:
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The free permits issued underdthe city’s “Home Renovation program saved residents an estimatecd $85.774 in fees, officials Building-permit fees normally range from $20 to severapl thousand dollars, depending on the value of the The program aimed to boost the local economy by encouraging home-improvement projects. The free permits, available June 1-15, are for commo n improvement projectsinvolving single-famil y homes and duplexes. “We wanted a bonanza and it seemws wegot one,” Denver Mayor John Hickenlooperr said in a statement. “We hoped to stimulated the local economy by offeringb an incentive for resident to make improvements totheir property.
This is a good sign that people are moving forward and doinf what they can to get our economy back on The permits are valid for180 days.
The free permits issued underdthe city’s “Home Renovation program saved residents an estimatecd $85.774 in fees, officials Building-permit fees normally range from $20 to severapl thousand dollars, depending on the value of the The program aimed to boost the local economy by encouraging home-improvement projects. The free permits, available June 1-15, are for commo n improvement projectsinvolving single-famil y homes and duplexes. “We wanted a bonanza and it seemws wegot one,” Denver Mayor John Hickenlooperr said in a statement. “We hoped to stimulated the local economy by offeringb an incentive for resident to make improvements totheir property.
This is a good sign that people are moving forward and doinf what they can to get our economy back on The permits are valid for180 days.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Business Legislation: Tax ache
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New York’s bordering states often providrthe toughest, everyday competition for attracting businesses and creatinf jobs. And Paterson’s changes to New York’s Empire Zone tax-break program will dictate the state’sw ability to set itself aparg from its neighbors when theeconomy “I’m not talking about leveling the playinfg field with North Carolina. I’ m talking about Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts,” said Alexanderr “Sandy” Mathes, head of the Greenew County IndustrialDevelopment “Those are our most aggressiv competitors.
” New York and its neighbors are facingh many of the same challenges, ranginh from an aging population and infrastructur to rising property taxes and utility bills. All of these create a drag on the Such “costs of doing business” ofte n handcuff economic development efforts, which is why New York’s neighbors use programe similar to the Empire Zones to alleviate that Meanwhile, business owners who benefit from the program are scared of what Paterson’se changes will do to their own abilitgy to compete, or at least survive the ongoing recession. Alan president of in Glenville, is one of them. Solids Surface began receiving Empire Zone benefitsw inearly 2002.
Boulant pledged to invest $900,00 0 in his facilities and create 25new He’s done more than that: By mid-2008, employmenrt had nearly tripled to 85 workers. Annual revenue had quadruplex to $10 million. The recessionm then began reversing thosee gains as consumers cut theid spendingon showers, countertops and othert products the Glenville company selles and installs. Boulant, who consideres himself an Empire Zone success cut15 full-time workers in the second half of although he’s been able to hire back some of Another 30 workers had a weeklong, unpaied furlough this month.
“The state of the economy, it scare s the hell out of you,” said Boulant, who has receivef $500,000 of benefits through the EmpirreZone program. “If we don’g get those benefits, that’s just extra money we have to come up he added. “We’d have to eliminatse positions.” Paterson wants to restrict the state’s Empire Zone tax breaks to companiew that generate atleast $20 of wages and benefits for ever $1 that the state invests in Certain sectors, such as utilities and retail, would be banneds from the program.
Both movees are reactions to criticism that the Empire Zone program is rife with companiesw that cheatthe system, receiving thousandw of dollars while creating just a few jobs. Spendingh on the program has growjn 75 percent in the pastfive years, on pace to hit $610 millionb next year; Paterson’s proposal would cut spending by 45 percenty and remove an estimated 2,10 0 companies—close to 25 percent of all participants in the Empirre Zone program.
“We have to face up to the fact that we need reform of ourEmpire Zones,” Paterson said this Still, Paterson told an audiencre in Watertown this month that he’s willing to reconsiderr the scope of his desired reforms, adding that he did not want to gut a programk that seemed to work in upstate arease like the North Country, and smallk cities like Watertown. The governof did not alter his Empire Zone proposal in budgegt amendmentssubmitted Jan. 15, meanintg that legislators will decide whether toadopt Paterson’ s recommendations or change them. A new state budget by law, be adopted by April 1.
That uncertaintgy makes Solid Surface’s Boulant nervous, althoug h he wants to see more accountability inthe program. His storhy illustrates the challenges confrontiny Paterson and legislators as they seek to stop abuse of the progra m without punishing the businesse s that strive to hitthe program’sd intended goals: job creation and investments in the Mathes, for one, wants to see a streamlined approach. He says the current systek forces some business owners to hire accountantsa to help calculate benefites and processstate paperwork.
New York’s bordering states often providrthe toughest, everyday competition for attracting businesses and creatinf jobs. And Paterson’s changes to New York’s Empire Zone tax-break program will dictate the state’sw ability to set itself aparg from its neighbors when theeconomy “I’m not talking about leveling the playinfg field with North Carolina. I’ m talking about Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts,” said Alexanderr “Sandy” Mathes, head of the Greenew County IndustrialDevelopment “Those are our most aggressiv competitors.
” New York and its neighbors are facingh many of the same challenges, ranginh from an aging population and infrastructur to rising property taxes and utility bills. All of these create a drag on the Such “costs of doing business” ofte n handcuff economic development efforts, which is why New York’s neighbors use programe similar to the Empire Zones to alleviate that Meanwhile, business owners who benefit from the program are scared of what Paterson’se changes will do to their own abilitgy to compete, or at least survive the ongoing recession. Alan president of in Glenville, is one of them. Solids Surface began receiving Empire Zone benefitsw inearly 2002.
Boulant pledged to invest $900,00 0 in his facilities and create 25new He’s done more than that: By mid-2008, employmenrt had nearly tripled to 85 workers. Annual revenue had quadruplex to $10 million. The recessionm then began reversing thosee gains as consumers cut theid spendingon showers, countertops and othert products the Glenville company selles and installs. Boulant, who consideres himself an Empire Zone success cut15 full-time workers in the second half of although he’s been able to hire back some of Another 30 workers had a weeklong, unpaied furlough this month.
“The state of the economy, it scare s the hell out of you,” said Boulant, who has receivef $500,000 of benefits through the EmpirreZone program. “If we don’g get those benefits, that’s just extra money we have to come up he added. “We’d have to eliminatse positions.” Paterson wants to restrict the state’s Empire Zone tax breaks to companiew that generate atleast $20 of wages and benefits for ever $1 that the state invests in Certain sectors, such as utilities and retail, would be banneds from the program.
Both movees are reactions to criticism that the Empire Zone program is rife with companiesw that cheatthe system, receiving thousandw of dollars while creating just a few jobs. Spendingh on the program has growjn 75 percent in the pastfive years, on pace to hit $610 millionb next year; Paterson’s proposal would cut spending by 45 percenty and remove an estimated 2,10 0 companies—close to 25 percent of all participants in the Empirre Zone program.
“We have to face up to the fact that we need reform of ourEmpire Zones,” Paterson said this Still, Paterson told an audiencre in Watertown this month that he’s willing to reconsiderr the scope of his desired reforms, adding that he did not want to gut a programk that seemed to work in upstate arease like the North Country, and smallk cities like Watertown. The governof did not alter his Empire Zone proposal in budgegt amendmentssubmitted Jan. 15, meanintg that legislators will decide whether toadopt Paterson’ s recommendations or change them. A new state budget by law, be adopted by April 1.
That uncertaintgy makes Solid Surface’s Boulant nervous, althoug h he wants to see more accountability inthe program. His storhy illustrates the challenges confrontiny Paterson and legislators as they seek to stop abuse of the progra m without punishing the businesse s that strive to hitthe program’sd intended goals: job creation and investments in the Mathes, for one, wants to see a streamlined approach. He says the current systek forces some business owners to hire accountantsa to help calculate benefites and processstate paperwork.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Street & Smith
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The publication, citing Equity in Athleticsd Disclosure Act forms fromthe U.S. Department of said Columbus-based OSU had almos t $118 million in revenues duringthe 2007-098 school year. That was second only to the University of whichhad $120.3 million. The University of Cincinnatki and other localuniversitiexs didn’t make Street & Smith’s top 20 list. Othee regional schools in the rankiny include the University of Michiganat No. 4 ($99 the University of Wisconsinat No. 5 ($93.5 million); Penn State Universith at No. 6 ($91.6 million); the University of Notrse Dameat No. 14 ($83.4 million); and Michiganb State Universityat No. 16 ($77.7 million).
The toppeds the revenue listing for basketball with $23.5 million in revenue for and the was 10th, with $14. 9 million. Ohio State ranked fourth for footballkprogram revenue, with $65.2 million. Street & Smith’sz is a publication of American CityBusiness Journals, also the paren of the Business Couriere .
The publication, citing Equity in Athleticsd Disclosure Act forms fromthe U.S. Department of said Columbus-based OSU had almos t $118 million in revenues duringthe 2007-098 school year. That was second only to the University of whichhad $120.3 million. The University of Cincinnatki and other localuniversitiexs didn’t make Street & Smith’s top 20 list. Othee regional schools in the rankiny include the University of Michiganat No. 4 ($99 the University of Wisconsinat No. 5 ($93.5 million); Penn State Universith at No. 6 ($91.6 million); the University of Notrse Dameat No. 14 ($83.4 million); and Michiganb State Universityat No. 16 ($77.7 million).
The toppeds the revenue listing for basketball with $23.5 million in revenue for and the was 10th, with $14. 9 million. Ohio State ranked fourth for footballkprogram revenue, with $65.2 million. Street & Smith’sz is a publication of American CityBusiness Journals, also the paren of the Business Couriere .
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Atlanta Hawks owner in good spirits - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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a partner in the city’x and franchises. Despite a federap lawsuit with a member of the ownershi p group set to be decidedsthis summer, and court documents showingh poor financial performance, the ownership groul is still strong, Gearoj said. “There’s one reason I got into this and that’s to Gearon said. “You want fans focused on the team, not the In a wide-ranging interview, Gearon discussed the state ofthe finances, the lawsuit within the ownership the improvement of the teams under LLC’e ownership and the need to make each franchisd better for the 2009-2010 season.
The financial conditiohn of the teams has made headlinex since court documents in a federal court case showedthr teams lost acombined $174 million over six In October, court documents also showee the teams had lost $40 million in 2002 and expected to lose $55 millionh in 2003. The Hawks and Thrashers on opposite ends of the winning spectrunin 2008-09 — had collectively one of theirf best seasons operationally since the Atlanta Spirit Group purchased them in 2003, Gearon said. “Thed [financial] losses have come down substantially from where they were when we boughtt theteams [while fielding] a better he said.
The teams’ combined annual losse s have been inthe $10 million to $20 millioh range, Gearon contends. The Hawks have improved each of the past five and had its best season in a decade on and off the courgin 2009. The Thrashers, dreadful at the startf of the season and next to last in attendanc e inthe NHL, finished the season “I think we feel very good about where we Gearon said of the Hawks. “We had 18 sellouta this year, the largest attendance for the Hawks atPhilipss Arena.
” As for the Gearon said there are some concerns, but the season’ finish has left the team with “a lot of While still in the red collectively, the teams are in better shape than many in professional sports, Gearomn said. “Both teams are They have zero [bank] Still up in the air is a lawsui with estranged ownerSteve Belkin. The case, which shoulr be decided in a Marylanxd federal courtthis summer, centers on the process Spiritr partners Gearon, Rutherford Seydel, Bruce Levenson and Ed Peskowitz proposed to buy out Belki n of his 30 percent stake in the teams and operatin rights at Philips Arena.
On reports the group is looking for new Gearon said: “We’re always dointg that and that’s just smart business.” Putting out a bettert product solves everything, and that’s something Gearon said his partnerw have always intended to do. The Hawkas had their best year in a decadwlast season, winning 47 games and a playofg series before falling to the in the seconx round. The Hawks remain 20th in attendance inthe NBA. Attendance was up 3 percenr in 2008-09, to 16,751 per game, said Tracy chief sales officer forAtlantq Spirit. Overall, attendance to NBA games was up 0.
7 percent last The Hawks are third in the NBA fornew season-tickef purchases and renewals have been solid, Gearo n said. “We feel very good about our coreand re-signingg our core, and if there’s a way to improve on we will,” Gearon said. Starters Marvin Williamzs and Al Horford were injurec duringthe playoffs, as was shooting guarsd Joe Johnson, who Gearon said suffered from an undisclosesd foot injury throughout the second half of the season.
Williams (a restrictedr free agent), Horford and forward Josh Smitu are all young stars inthe Williams, or one of the othef restricted free agents on the team (players that canbs tendered an offer, which the Hawksarse permitted to match), could be targets for a sign-and-tradw deal, to bring in new talent. Talk is also rampin up that former Hawks swingt man Josh Childress could rejoi the team aftera one-year stint in The Thrashers, which had a woefup season and have been the subjecft of rumors about a possible sale and relocationn to Canada, have struggled with attendance.
Gearon said the team isn’r going anywhere, and promisedx it would build upon its last 28 gamesd ofthe season, when the team played its best Thrashers attendance was down 7.6 percent, whiled attendance league-wide grew 1.1 percent. Gearon said ownershilp has been deserving of some of the criticismn it has received forthe Thrashers. The team is committexd to re-signing its star left wing, Ilya as well as finding a dominanrt center andfinding immediate-impact players in the upcoming draft, he said.
a partner in the city’x and franchises. Despite a federap lawsuit with a member of the ownershi p group set to be decidedsthis summer, and court documents showingh poor financial performance, the ownership groul is still strong, Gearoj said. “There’s one reason I got into this and that’s to Gearon said. “You want fans focused on the team, not the In a wide-ranging interview, Gearon discussed the state ofthe finances, the lawsuit within the ownership the improvement of the teams under LLC’e ownership and the need to make each franchisd better for the 2009-2010 season.
The financial conditiohn of the teams has made headlinex since court documents in a federal court case showedthr teams lost acombined $174 million over six In October, court documents also showee the teams had lost $40 million in 2002 and expected to lose $55 millionh in 2003. The Hawks and Thrashers on opposite ends of the winning spectrunin 2008-09 — had collectively one of theirf best seasons operationally since the Atlanta Spirit Group purchased them in 2003, Gearon said. “Thed [financial] losses have come down substantially from where they were when we boughtt theteams [while fielding] a better he said.
The teams’ combined annual losse s have been inthe $10 million to $20 millioh range, Gearon contends. The Hawks have improved each of the past five and had its best season in a decade on and off the courgin 2009. The Thrashers, dreadful at the startf of the season and next to last in attendanc e inthe NHL, finished the season “I think we feel very good about where we Gearon said of the Hawks. “We had 18 sellouta this year, the largest attendance for the Hawks atPhilipss Arena.
” As for the Gearon said there are some concerns, but the season’ finish has left the team with “a lot of While still in the red collectively, the teams are in better shape than many in professional sports, Gearomn said. “Both teams are They have zero [bank] Still up in the air is a lawsui with estranged ownerSteve Belkin. The case, which shoulr be decided in a Marylanxd federal courtthis summer, centers on the process Spiritr partners Gearon, Rutherford Seydel, Bruce Levenson and Ed Peskowitz proposed to buy out Belki n of his 30 percent stake in the teams and operatin rights at Philips Arena.
On reports the group is looking for new Gearon said: “We’re always dointg that and that’s just smart business.” Putting out a bettert product solves everything, and that’s something Gearon said his partnerw have always intended to do. The Hawkas had their best year in a decadwlast season, winning 47 games and a playofg series before falling to the in the seconx round. The Hawks remain 20th in attendance inthe NBA. Attendance was up 3 percenr in 2008-09, to 16,751 per game, said Tracy chief sales officer forAtlantq Spirit. Overall, attendance to NBA games was up 0.
7 percent last The Hawks are third in the NBA fornew season-tickef purchases and renewals have been solid, Gearo n said. “We feel very good about our coreand re-signingg our core, and if there’s a way to improve on we will,” Gearon said. Starters Marvin Williamzs and Al Horford were injurec duringthe playoffs, as was shooting guarsd Joe Johnson, who Gearon said suffered from an undisclosesd foot injury throughout the second half of the season.
Williams (a restrictedr free agent), Horford and forward Josh Smitu are all young stars inthe Williams, or one of the othef restricted free agents on the team (players that canbs tendered an offer, which the Hawksarse permitted to match), could be targets for a sign-and-tradw deal, to bring in new talent. Talk is also rampin up that former Hawks swingt man Josh Childress could rejoi the team aftera one-year stint in The Thrashers, which had a woefup season and have been the subjecft of rumors about a possible sale and relocationn to Canada, have struggled with attendance.
Gearon said the team isn’r going anywhere, and promisedx it would build upon its last 28 gamesd ofthe season, when the team played its best Thrashers attendance was down 7.6 percent, whiled attendance league-wide grew 1.1 percent. Gearon said ownershilp has been deserving of some of the criticismn it has received forthe Thrashers. The team is committexd to re-signing its star left wing, Ilya as well as finding a dominanrt center andfinding immediate-impact players in the upcoming draft, he said.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Spin-off consulting firm helping San Antonio companies manage change - Washington Business Journal:
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The new company is called (Transformin Business Operations). It was formed in Januar y 2009 by a core group of 15 former Holland Davis consultants. TBO focuses on organizational changw to help clients keep up with evolvintgmarket conditions. In just six months, the companh has grown to 20 employees and expects to doubled in size to 40 people by the end of the according toSkeeter Lieberum, senior partner with TBO. The firm has officexs in Houston andSan Antonio, but most of the new hirew will be based in the Alampo City, Lieberum says. TBO currently has 12 employees in theAlamio City.
“We’ve got a mix of people with experiencwe inIT security, tourism, manufacturinvg and much more,” Lieberum says. “It is hard to find a compan that has all those things to the depth thatwe have. We have the abilith to play in allthos sectors.” Lieberum, who spent 24 yearss in the Air Force and 12 years with Hollans & Davis, says TBO has an more experienced group of consultantds working for it than is common in the Lieberum came to San Antonio to support Hollane & Davis’ San Antonio offic as it worked with San Antonio-based insurance giangt . “USAA had us out there when they started lookin at changing their Lieberum says.
That change eventually includes opening up their services to military men and womenb in theenlisted ranks. The company’z services had previously been limited to The San Antonio office ofHolland & Davis soon expanded and begann working with retail, banking, real financial services and oil firms, including , , and . Now most of thos clients and several others, including , are working with the TBO spin-offc group. TBO operates under a fee-based system. Lieberumm declined to reveal revenue figures forthe company.
Alan Markert, senior consultant with TBO, had a 30-year career with H-E-B where he served in various executive positions over including vice president of finance and vice president ofinformatio technology. He says he joined TBO because the company has similar values to his and becausew he enjoys working withthe people. “W e all have different skills and experiencezs that tend to complementone another,” Markerft says. “Very often someone will have the uniqu skill set that fits just what you need when workintg witha client.” Lieberum notes that TBO has severap retired military people on staffd as well as former executivesw with and USAA.
Most everyone comes in with years ofcorporatwe experience, he says. “One of our objectivesd is to bring in the right expertf at theright time,” Lieberum says. in itself, saves the customers a lot of timeand ” The pace of changse in the business world has only increaser with the proliferation of technology and it is becoming harder to resist the call for change, Lieberum Companies today are lookinb for tangible benefits that can be gainerd from making changes, Markert They are looking for ways to reduce TBO goes in and helps theirr accounting departments and information technology (IT) departments to better manag these changes so that they align with theid core business functions and don’t do more harm than “When times get tough, companies play a more defensive and if they are not careful, they can get entrenchedr in that mode and neglect to plan for succesxs over the long haul,” Markert says.
For example, if a compan responds to a downturn by sharply reducingy staff and laying off a lot of peopls with experienceand training, then when things it has to spend a lot of time and money rehiringf and retraining people to get back to where they TBO’s objective is to help companiex make reductions more efficiently, so they don’t keep findingv themselves in that position. “There are partds of the economy that are stilkpulling back, but I’m starting to see guarded optimism from some Liebrum says. “It is better than I expectex it would be at this To take advantage ofthese times, companies need direction on which changes to make and when, he says.
“Thw logo on our business cards is a triangl because that is the Greek symbolfor change,” Lieberunm says. “That is who we are. We are agents for change.”
The new company is called (Transformin Business Operations). It was formed in Januar y 2009 by a core group of 15 former Holland Davis consultants. TBO focuses on organizational changw to help clients keep up with evolvintgmarket conditions. In just six months, the companh has grown to 20 employees and expects to doubled in size to 40 people by the end of the according toSkeeter Lieberum, senior partner with TBO. The firm has officexs in Houston andSan Antonio, but most of the new hirew will be based in the Alampo City, Lieberum says. TBO currently has 12 employees in theAlamio City.
“We’ve got a mix of people with experiencwe inIT security, tourism, manufacturinvg and much more,” Lieberum says. “It is hard to find a compan that has all those things to the depth thatwe have. We have the abilith to play in allthos sectors.” Lieberum, who spent 24 yearss in the Air Force and 12 years with Hollans & Davis, says TBO has an more experienced group of consultantds working for it than is common in the Lieberum came to San Antonio to support Hollane & Davis’ San Antonio offic as it worked with San Antonio-based insurance giangt . “USAA had us out there when they started lookin at changing their Lieberum says.
That change eventually includes opening up their services to military men and womenb in theenlisted ranks. The company’z services had previously been limited to The San Antonio office ofHolland & Davis soon expanded and begann working with retail, banking, real financial services and oil firms, including , , and . Now most of thos clients and several others, including , are working with the TBO spin-offc group. TBO operates under a fee-based system. Lieberumm declined to reveal revenue figures forthe company.
Alan Markert, senior consultant with TBO, had a 30-year career with H-E-B where he served in various executive positions over including vice president of finance and vice president ofinformatio technology. He says he joined TBO because the company has similar values to his and becausew he enjoys working withthe people. “W e all have different skills and experiencezs that tend to complementone another,” Markerft says. “Very often someone will have the uniqu skill set that fits just what you need when workintg witha client.” Lieberum notes that TBO has severap retired military people on staffd as well as former executivesw with and USAA.
Most everyone comes in with years ofcorporatwe experience, he says. “One of our objectivesd is to bring in the right expertf at theright time,” Lieberum says. in itself, saves the customers a lot of timeand ” The pace of changse in the business world has only increaser with the proliferation of technology and it is becoming harder to resist the call for change, Lieberum Companies today are lookinb for tangible benefits that can be gainerd from making changes, Markert They are looking for ways to reduce TBO goes in and helps theirr accounting departments and information technology (IT) departments to better manag these changes so that they align with theid core business functions and don’t do more harm than “When times get tough, companies play a more defensive and if they are not careful, they can get entrenchedr in that mode and neglect to plan for succesxs over the long haul,” Markert says.
For example, if a compan responds to a downturn by sharply reducingy staff and laying off a lot of peopls with experienceand training, then when things it has to spend a lot of time and money rehiringf and retraining people to get back to where they TBO’s objective is to help companiex make reductions more efficiently, so they don’t keep findingv themselves in that position. “There are partds of the economy that are stilkpulling back, but I’m starting to see guarded optimism from some Liebrum says. “It is better than I expectex it would be at this To take advantage ofthese times, companies need direction on which changes to make and when, he says.
“Thw logo on our business cards is a triangl because that is the Greek symbolfor change,” Lieberunm says. “That is who we are. We are agents for change.”
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Christmas cheer: all present and correct – in pictures - The Guardian
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Christmas cheer: all present and correct â€" in pictures The Guardian Christmas cheer: all present and correct â€" in pictures. The pine needles, the price, the environmental impact: who needs a Christmas tree? Instead, create eye-catching displays of decorations, baubles and gifts around the house. Share · Tweet this ... |
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Dallas Movers All My Sons Moving Launches Social Networking Sites for Marketing on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
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These initiatives were developed by the ConsumerResourcezs Department, which is tasked with developing and disseminatingf the information necessary to help consumers understand the issuexs related with moving and supporty them in offering resources to help them with theidr moving needs. The is striving to make this the most effectivw consumer information knowledgebase provided by the moving will use Twitter to keep people updatedon up-to-the-minute news and trendsw in the moving industry and other newsworthy The Twitter functions like a "mini blog"" that offers moving tips, packint tips and other information pertaining to moving.
will use Bloges to offer information on each All My Sons Corporate locationx and to provide direct contact with thelocal . The Movingh Company's YouTube Page is a greatr site for anyone looking to understand the fundamentalz ofmoving services. The site offers a host of greagt video content featuring noted movint company experts acrossthe country. Last but not least, the movingy company's Facebook Page will leverage all the interactivity Facebook and the Facebooi wall haveto offer. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, servicew 23 states nationwide. Founded in 1995 and beginning with one All My Sons Moving and Storage pioneere the concept of providinv a friend in themoving business.
All My Sons Movin and Storage recently openerd their first location inMexico City, takinyg their commitment to quality service for an affordablew price international. All My Sons Movinyg is also launching the site this year to show support for thei rlocal communities. More information about All My Sons and its serviceas can be obtained throughthe company'xs Web site at . Visit All My Sons Movingy on Wikipedia at For career information go to the Careedr site at Book with All My Sons Movinh online today at Forgo to
These initiatives were developed by the ConsumerResourcezs Department, which is tasked with developing and disseminatingf the information necessary to help consumers understand the issuexs related with moving and supporty them in offering resources to help them with theidr moving needs. The is striving to make this the most effectivw consumer information knowledgebase provided by the moving will use Twitter to keep people updatedon up-to-the-minute news and trendsw in the moving industry and other newsworthy The Twitter functions like a "mini blog"" that offers moving tips, packint tips and other information pertaining to moving.
will use Bloges to offer information on each All My Sons Corporate locationx and to provide direct contact with thelocal . The Movingh Company's YouTube Page is a greatr site for anyone looking to understand the fundamentalz ofmoving services. The site offers a host of greagt video content featuring noted movint company experts acrossthe country. Last but not least, the movingy company's Facebook Page will leverage all the interactivity Facebook and the Facebooi wall haveto offer. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, servicew 23 states nationwide. Founded in 1995 and beginning with one All My Sons Moving and Storage pioneere the concept of providinv a friend in themoving business.
All My Sons Movin and Storage recently openerd their first location inMexico City, takinyg their commitment to quality service for an affordablew price international. All My Sons Movinyg is also launching the site this year to show support for thei rlocal communities. More information about All My Sons and its serviceas can be obtained throughthe company'xs Web site at . Visit All My Sons Movingy on Wikipedia at For career information go to the Careedr site at Book with All My Sons Movinh online today at Forgo to
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Santa Clara approves financing for 49ers stadium - Triangle Business Journal:
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City Councilors Will Kennedy and Jamie McLeod were the only ones to side with the dissenterz in the audience who opposede any public subsidy forthe stadium. The 5-2 vote on a $79 millioh subsidy for the project came aftera two-and-a-half-houf presentation and lengthy publix comments that included concernsw raised by the owner of California’sx Great America, Cedar Fair of Sandusky, has been negotiating to sell the sprawlint thrill-ride park which is next to the proposed stadium site to the An attorney representing the park John Hickey of , asked for a delay on the decision.
“Ww want to reach an agreementr (to sell the park), but while you have been workingv on the term sheet for we and members of the publix have only had two business days to read thiscomples document.” Hickey said he was surprised at earlie r comments made by Jennifer Santa Clara’s City Manager, that he regardee as overly optimistic about the closenesz of an agreement between Cedar Fair and the 49er to sell the park.
Jed York, presidengt of the 49ers, praised Sants Clara officials forcreating “ths best infrastructure in the Bay Area” and told city officials and a crowed of more than 150 onlookerw that the proposed 68,500-seat stadium to be built on an overflow parkiny lot at the amusement park would not only host up to 10 NFL game annually, but possibly a varietg of glamorous events, including the World Cup soccee tournament, in the future. Stadium proponents also view it as a likelg venue formajor concerts, collegwe football bowl games and even the Supert Bowl.
“I feel the excitemengt in this city aboutthe stadium,” York “This deal will make Santa Clara a better placew to live, work and play in the As part of a 40-year agreementf with the 49ers, city officials agrees to contribute $79 million to the project, includinfg $42 million in redevelopmenft agency funds, $20 millio from the city-owned utility district to relocatw an electrical substation near the site and $17 millioj to build a parking That figure is well below the $222 millionn city officials proposed spending on the projectf when it was first proposed two years ago, as they citeds the poor economy and shrinking city revenue as reasonsx for a much-reduced Another $35 million would be raised by a tax on guestz staying at any one of eight hotels in the city’s Nortuh Bayshore redevelopment area surrounding Greatt America.
City officials stress no Generak Fundmoney -- which pays for city services such as fire, parks and libraries — will be used to pay for stadiumk construction or operations. A Stadiumj Authority, a joint powers governing body comprised of city and team along with the 49ers and the NFL would be responsibldefor $825 million in stadium construction costs under the
City Councilors Will Kennedy and Jamie McLeod were the only ones to side with the dissenterz in the audience who opposede any public subsidy forthe stadium. The 5-2 vote on a $79 millioh subsidy for the project came aftera two-and-a-half-houf presentation and lengthy publix comments that included concernsw raised by the owner of California’sx Great America, Cedar Fair of Sandusky, has been negotiating to sell the sprawlint thrill-ride park which is next to the proposed stadium site to the An attorney representing the park John Hickey of , asked for a delay on the decision.
“Ww want to reach an agreementr (to sell the park), but while you have been workingv on the term sheet for we and members of the publix have only had two business days to read thiscomples document.” Hickey said he was surprised at earlie r comments made by Jennifer Santa Clara’s City Manager, that he regardee as overly optimistic about the closenesz of an agreement between Cedar Fair and the 49er to sell the park.
Jed York, presidengt of the 49ers, praised Sants Clara officials forcreating “ths best infrastructure in the Bay Area” and told city officials and a crowed of more than 150 onlookerw that the proposed 68,500-seat stadium to be built on an overflow parkiny lot at the amusement park would not only host up to 10 NFL game annually, but possibly a varietg of glamorous events, including the World Cup soccee tournament, in the future. Stadium proponents also view it as a likelg venue formajor concerts, collegwe football bowl games and even the Supert Bowl.
“I feel the excitemengt in this city aboutthe stadium,” York “This deal will make Santa Clara a better placew to live, work and play in the As part of a 40-year agreementf with the 49ers, city officials agrees to contribute $79 million to the project, includinfg $42 million in redevelopmenft agency funds, $20 millio from the city-owned utility district to relocatw an electrical substation near the site and $17 millioj to build a parking That figure is well below the $222 millionn city officials proposed spending on the projectf when it was first proposed two years ago, as they citeds the poor economy and shrinking city revenue as reasonsx for a much-reduced Another $35 million would be raised by a tax on guestz staying at any one of eight hotels in the city’s Nortuh Bayshore redevelopment area surrounding Greatt America.
City officials stress no Generak Fundmoney -- which pays for city services such as fire, parks and libraries — will be used to pay for stadiumk construction or operations. A Stadiumj Authority, a joint powers governing body comprised of city and team along with the 49ers and the NFL would be responsibldefor $825 million in stadium construction costs under the
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Bracket Briefing: Is Mountain West better than Pac-12? - USA TODAY
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Bracket Briefing: Is Mountain West better than Pac-12? USA TODAY 2012 - Welcome to the fourth edition of Bracket Briefing, our attempt to ensure that readers won't have to wait until March to know who C.J. McCollum is. Team of the Week: No. 15 San Diego State (6-1). The best college basketball team in California is ... |
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Novo Nordisk Warns Customers About Stolen Insulin
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June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novo Nordismk product previously reported as stolen in Northn Carolina has resurfaced recentlyt at a medical centerin Houston. Three lots of 10 ml viald of insulin, marketed under the branfd name Levemir(R) (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection), were takenn in the original theft and identifiable by the followinglot XZF0036, XZF0037, XZF0038. A vial or vial s of stolen insulin from lot XZF0037 was discoveresd this week at a medicall center in theHouston area.
Insulin from thesee lots did not circulate through the normal Novo Nordisjk distribution channel and therefore properr storage conditions for the insulin may not have been Patients can locate the lot number on the side of the box of insulinh or the side of the If a patient finds their insulinb is from one of thestolen lots, they shouldf not use the insulin and contact Novo Nordismk Customer Care Center at 1-800-727-6500 for further information and The safety of our patients is of paramouny concern and we are workinfg with our partners, the pharmacy, the FDA and law enforcemenr authorities to investigate the situation and take immediatr steps to maintain the highesty standard of safety and quality for our Levemir(R) is indicated for once- or twice-dailu subcutaneous administration for the treatmen of adult and pediatricx patients with type 1 diabetees mellitus or adult patientds with type 2 diabetes mellitus who requirer basal (long-acting) insulin for the control of Lev emir(R) is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to insulin detemir or one of its excipients.
Hypoglycemia is the most commojn adverse effect of allinsulin therapies, includingy Levemir(R). As with other insulins, the timing of hypoglycemixc events may differ among variousinsulijn preparations. Glucose monitoring is recommended for all patientswith Levemir(R) is not to be used in insulin infusion Any change of insulin dose should be made cautiouslty and only under medical supervision. Concomitant oral antidiabetesa treatment mayrequire adjustment. Inadequate dosing or discontinuation of treatmenty may lead tohyperglycemia and, in patients with type 1 diabetic ketoacidosis.
Levemir(R) should not be dilutedf or mixed with any other insulin Insulin may cause sodium retention and particularly if previously poor metabolic control is improve d by intensifiedinsulin therapy. Dose and timing of administratiomn may need to be adjustesd to reduce the risk of hypoglycemiq in patients being switchedto Levemir(R) from othedr intermediate or long-acting insulin preparations. The dose of Levemir(R) may need to be adjustedx in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
Other adverse events commonlyt associated with insulin therapy may include injection sitereactions (on average, 3% to 4% of patient in clinical trials) such as lipodystrophy, redness, itching, hives, swelling, and inflammation. Less common, but more seriousa are severe cases ofgeneralized allergy, including anaphylacticd reaction, which may be life threatening. is a registered trademark of NovoNordism A/S. Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company withan 86-yeard history of innovation and achievement in diabetea care. The company has the broadest diabetes produc t portfolio inthe industry, including the most advanced products within the area of insulinm delivery systems.
In addition to diabete care, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such ashemostasi management, growth hormone therapy, and hormonwe therapy for women. Novo Nordisk's business is driven by the TriplsBottom Line: a commitment to social responsibility to employeeds and customers, environmental soundness and economi c success. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordismk employs more than 27,900 employees in 81 and markets its productss in179 countries. Novo Nordisk'sx B shares are liste d on the stock exchanges in Copenhagen and Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stocmk Exchange under thesymbol 'NVO'. For globap information, visit ; for Unitee States information, visit .
June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Novo Nordismk product previously reported as stolen in Northn Carolina has resurfaced recentlyt at a medical centerin Houston. Three lots of 10 ml viald of insulin, marketed under the branfd name Levemir(R) (insulin detemir [rDNA origin] injection), were takenn in the original theft and identifiable by the followinglot XZF0036, XZF0037, XZF0038. A vial or vial s of stolen insulin from lot XZF0037 was discoveresd this week at a medicall center in theHouston area.
Insulin from thesee lots did not circulate through the normal Novo Nordisjk distribution channel and therefore properr storage conditions for the insulin may not have been Patients can locate the lot number on the side of the box of insulinh or the side of the If a patient finds their insulinb is from one of thestolen lots, they shouldf not use the insulin and contact Novo Nordismk Customer Care Center at 1-800-727-6500 for further information and The safety of our patients is of paramouny concern and we are workinfg with our partners, the pharmacy, the FDA and law enforcemenr authorities to investigate the situation and take immediatr steps to maintain the highesty standard of safety and quality for our Levemir(R) is indicated for once- or twice-dailu subcutaneous administration for the treatmen of adult and pediatricx patients with type 1 diabetees mellitus or adult patientds with type 2 diabetes mellitus who requirer basal (long-acting) insulin for the control of Lev emir(R) is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to insulin detemir or one of its excipients.
Hypoglycemia is the most commojn adverse effect of allinsulin therapies, includingy Levemir(R). As with other insulins, the timing of hypoglycemixc events may differ among variousinsulijn preparations. Glucose monitoring is recommended for all patientswith Levemir(R) is not to be used in insulin infusion Any change of insulin dose should be made cautiouslty and only under medical supervision. Concomitant oral antidiabetesa treatment mayrequire adjustment. Inadequate dosing or discontinuation of treatmenty may lead tohyperglycemia and, in patients with type 1 diabetic ketoacidosis.
Levemir(R) should not be dilutedf or mixed with any other insulin Insulin may cause sodium retention and particularly if previously poor metabolic control is improve d by intensifiedinsulin therapy. Dose and timing of administratiomn may need to be adjustesd to reduce the risk of hypoglycemiq in patients being switchedto Levemir(R) from othedr intermediate or long-acting insulin preparations. The dose of Levemir(R) may need to be adjustedx in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
Other adverse events commonlyt associated with insulin therapy may include injection sitereactions (on average, 3% to 4% of patient in clinical trials) such as lipodystrophy, redness, itching, hives, swelling, and inflammation. Less common, but more seriousa are severe cases ofgeneralized allergy, including anaphylacticd reaction, which may be life threatening. is a registered trademark of NovoNordism A/S. Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company withan 86-yeard history of innovation and achievement in diabetea care. The company has the broadest diabetes produc t portfolio inthe industry, including the most advanced products within the area of insulinm delivery systems.
In addition to diabete care, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such ashemostasi management, growth hormone therapy, and hormonwe therapy for women. Novo Nordisk's business is driven by the TriplsBottom Line: a commitment to social responsibility to employeeds and customers, environmental soundness and economi c success. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordismk employs more than 27,900 employees in 81 and markets its productss in179 countries. Novo Nordisk'sx B shares are liste d on the stock exchanges in Copenhagen and Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stocmk Exchange under thesymbol 'NVO'. For globap information, visit ; for Unitee States information, visit .
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Equal and inalienable rights for all - Maple Ridge News
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Equal and inalienable rights for all Maple Ridge News “All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms†â€" United Nations, Dec. 10, 1948. On Nov. 8, 2012, the highest court in the land affirmed this declaration when it ruled on the 15-year-long legal battle of a public ... |
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Second-Quarter Burst Leads Windsor Past Fitch, 38-7 - Hartford Courant
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Second-Quarter Burst Leads Windsor Past Fitch, 38-7 Hartford Courant Fleeting was 20 of 30 for 280 yards. His touchdown passes of 35 yards and 47 yards to Ryheime Moore put exclamation points on the victory. The ones he threw to Jaylen Berry (nine yards) and Rashad Ramsey (38 yards) got everything moving in the right ... Windsor eliminates Fitch 38-7 |
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Tour of Missouri could be canceled - Baltimore Business Journal:
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million in state funding for the Tour of Missouruicycling race. With the race two monthsa away, the funding cut wouldc force organizers to cancel the saidChris Aronhalt, a managing partnedr with , an Atlanta-based company that puts the race The event has a $3.3 million budget that relies on $1.5 million from the state, with the rest cominvg from private sponsors, including , and , he “This would be devastatinb and we would not be able to Aronhalt said. “The timing is terrible. Within 60 days thered is no way toreplace it. Commitments have been There will definitely besome breach-of-contract issuex with the state.
” John a spokesman for Martinez, said the economicv development director was asked to propose spending just like all the statde departments, to avoid the tax hikes and cuts to educationh and health care that othe r states are being forced to make. State budget director Linda Luebbering willreview Martinez’s budget recommendations, he said. The race is slatex to start Sept. 7 in St. Louixs and end Sept. 13 in Kansas City. The 2008 Tour of Missourio drew anestimated 434,000 spectatore at some time during the event, having a total economic impact of $29.i million, up from $26.2 million in 2007.
The figures are according to an economidc impact study conductedby German-based sports marketing and research firm IFM, whicbh has its domestic base in St. Louis.
million in state funding for the Tour of Missouruicycling race. With the race two monthsa away, the funding cut wouldc force organizers to cancel the saidChris Aronhalt, a managing partnedr with , an Atlanta-based company that puts the race The event has a $3.3 million budget that relies on $1.5 million from the state, with the rest cominvg from private sponsors, including , and , he “This would be devastatinb and we would not be able to Aronhalt said. “The timing is terrible. Within 60 days thered is no way toreplace it. Commitments have been There will definitely besome breach-of-contract issuex with the state.
” John a spokesman for Martinez, said the economicv development director was asked to propose spending just like all the statde departments, to avoid the tax hikes and cuts to educationh and health care that othe r states are being forced to make. State budget director Linda Luebbering willreview Martinez’s budget recommendations, he said. The race is slatex to start Sept. 7 in St. Louixs and end Sept. 13 in Kansas City. The 2008 Tour of Missourio drew anestimated 434,000 spectatore at some time during the event, having a total economic impact of $29.i million, up from $26.2 million in 2007.
The figures are according to an economidc impact study conductedby German-based sports marketing and research firm IFM, whicbh has its domestic base in St. Louis.
Monday, November 26, 2012
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A cramdown essentially allows a judge to reducwe the principal on mortgages with the goal beinhg to allow certain borrowers to avoid But lenders say judges will have the power to arbitrarily decide which loansto cramdown. “It’sa an erratic policy in terms ofhow it’xs going to be applied,” said Jerry CEO of New Penn Financial of Plymouth Meeting, whicb opened last year with a focuas on loans. “Some judges are aggressive and some are Regina Lowrie, the former president of the who operate Mortgage of Blue Bell, said if a borrower can file for bankruptchy and a judge can changr the terms, it will causw interest rates to increase.
The governmenty said its plan, unveiled last will help up to 9 million homeowneres restructure or refinance their mortgages toavoid foreclosure. In additionh to the cramdown provision, the four-prong plan includes: providingy additional capital to and and allowingh them to hold additional loans intheird portfolios; allowing borrowers who have Fannise and Freddie mortgages with high loan-to-value ratios to refinance their loans at lower, currentt market rates; and providing $75 billion in government funding to supporft modifications to certain mortgages. Lenders have fewer concernsd aboutthose provisions.
Lenders support the $200 milliob capital infusion into Fannireand Freddie, which the government said will let the agencies expand the size of their portfolios anywhere from $50 million to $900 The Obama plan will enable as many as 5 million homeowners with loans owned or guarantees by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to refinancw their mortgages through those institutions. Undere current rules, refinancing is not an optionh for most homeowners who owe more than 80 percentf of the value of their Lowrie said the MBA wanted guaranteed refinancing but the questionm is whether the plan goes far being that the refinancing must be done at 105 percenrtof loan-to-value ratio.
“That’s not going to help people in Californiaand Florida,” Lowriw said. “But in that could help becausewe haven’rt see the tremendous drop in home valueas like we have elsewhere.” An additional 3 million to 4 milliobn homeowners will be able to avoid foreclosure through a $75 billion mortgage modification program, availabl e to homeowners who are at imminent risk of even if they are current on their Lenders will be responsible for reducing interesy rates on these loans so the monthly paymen t would be no more than 38 percent of the homeowner’s Government funds would match further reductions in interest ratess to bring the paymenr down to 31 percent of income.
“Thew devil is in the details, and we haven’t seen the detailxs here,” Schiano said. “That’s a concern for us because some of thosw loans we would normally do as a If the plan is so aggressive where peopled are modifying ratherthan refinancing, it could take away future business. Paying peoplde to pay their billzs is amoral hazard. But with some loans, it’a better to modify than have it gointo foreclosure. But how do you determinde who is a responsible homeowner and whois not? It seeme like those who pay their bills on time are not The local mortgage lendinhg industry has seen some job cuts in the past year. cut 168 peoplr from its mortgage subsidiary, .
Chase Home Lending, a unit of JP Morganb Chase & Co., laid off 266 people in Fort Washingto n as ofJuly 31. And , a subsidiary of American International Group, announceed it would cut 213 jobs in Plymouth Meetingin August. But some lenders say activitgy has actually picked up since the government said it woule bebuying mortgage-backed which in turn lowered interest rates.
A cramdown essentially allows a judge to reducwe the principal on mortgages with the goal beinhg to allow certain borrowers to avoid But lenders say judges will have the power to arbitrarily decide which loansto cramdown. “It’sa an erratic policy in terms ofhow it’xs going to be applied,” said Jerry CEO of New Penn Financial of Plymouth Meeting, whicb opened last year with a focuas on loans. “Some judges are aggressive and some are Regina Lowrie, the former president of the who operate Mortgage of Blue Bell, said if a borrower can file for bankruptchy and a judge can changr the terms, it will causw interest rates to increase.
The governmenty said its plan, unveiled last will help up to 9 million homeowneres restructure or refinance their mortgages toavoid foreclosure. In additionh to the cramdown provision, the four-prong plan includes: providingy additional capital to and and allowingh them to hold additional loans intheird portfolios; allowing borrowers who have Fannise and Freddie mortgages with high loan-to-value ratios to refinance their loans at lower, currentt market rates; and providing $75 billion in government funding to supporft modifications to certain mortgages. Lenders have fewer concernsd aboutthose provisions.
Lenders support the $200 milliob capital infusion into Fannireand Freddie, which the government said will let the agencies expand the size of their portfolios anywhere from $50 million to $900 The Obama plan will enable as many as 5 million homeowners with loans owned or guarantees by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to refinancw their mortgages through those institutions. Undere current rules, refinancing is not an optionh for most homeowners who owe more than 80 percentf of the value of their Lowrie said the MBA wanted guaranteed refinancing but the questionm is whether the plan goes far being that the refinancing must be done at 105 percenrtof loan-to-value ratio.
“That’s not going to help people in Californiaand Florida,” Lowriw said. “But in that could help becausewe haven’rt see the tremendous drop in home valueas like we have elsewhere.” An additional 3 million to 4 milliobn homeowners will be able to avoid foreclosure through a $75 billion mortgage modification program, availabl e to homeowners who are at imminent risk of even if they are current on their Lenders will be responsible for reducing interesy rates on these loans so the monthly paymen t would be no more than 38 percent of the homeowner’s Government funds would match further reductions in interest ratess to bring the paymenr down to 31 percent of income.
“Thew devil is in the details, and we haven’t seen the detailxs here,” Schiano said. “That’s a concern for us because some of thosw loans we would normally do as a If the plan is so aggressive where peopled are modifying ratherthan refinancing, it could take away future business. Paying peoplde to pay their billzs is amoral hazard. But with some loans, it’a better to modify than have it gointo foreclosure. But how do you determinde who is a responsible homeowner and whois not? It seeme like those who pay their bills on time are not The local mortgage lendinhg industry has seen some job cuts in the past year. cut 168 peoplr from its mortgage subsidiary, .
Chase Home Lending, a unit of JP Morganb Chase & Co., laid off 266 people in Fort Washingto n as ofJuly 31. And , a subsidiary of American International Group, announceed it would cut 213 jobs in Plymouth Meetingin August. But some lenders say activitgy has actually picked up since the government said it woule bebuying mortgage-backed which in turn lowered interest rates.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Public employers modify benefits - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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The survey found 72 percent of public employeras are increasing or considering an increasre intheir employees’ deductibles, co-insurance or In addition, 74 percent of public employers are increasing or considerint an increase in employee premiums. When askee why they were considering higher 46 percent of public employers cite thefinancialp crisis. And 45 percent cite the economic downturm as the reason why they are thinkingv about higheremployee premiums.
“These findings are Although cost-sharing measures have been common in the corporatr world for quite some public employers have traditionally not modifiedtheit health-care plans in this direction,” says Sally the foundation’s senior director of research. “The fact that the majorityy of public employers are nowincreasing co-pays and premiums illustrates the dual effectg rising health-care costs and the financial crisis are having on theird plans.” Other cost-saving programs that public employers are instituting include addint a consumer-driven health plan, shifting to a self-fundedf plan and introducing spousal surcharges.
Nearlt three-fourths of public-plan sponsors are placingb more emphasis oncontrolling prescription-drug costs. The majorityg of public employers are expanding participant educationb about drug optionsand costs, increasing co-paymentds or co-insurance for drugs and mandatin the use of generic the survey found. The International Foundation of Employese Benefit Plans isa Wisconsin-based nonprofiy providing information on employee benefits, compensation and financial
The survey found 72 percent of public employeras are increasing or considering an increasre intheir employees’ deductibles, co-insurance or In addition, 74 percent of public employers are increasing or considerint an increase in employee premiums. When askee why they were considering higher 46 percent of public employers cite thefinancialp crisis. And 45 percent cite the economic downturm as the reason why they are thinkingv about higheremployee premiums.
“These findings are Although cost-sharing measures have been common in the corporatr world for quite some public employers have traditionally not modifiedtheit health-care plans in this direction,” says Sally the foundation’s senior director of research. “The fact that the majorityy of public employers are nowincreasing co-pays and premiums illustrates the dual effectg rising health-care costs and the financial crisis are having on theird plans.” Other cost-saving programs that public employers are instituting include addint a consumer-driven health plan, shifting to a self-fundedf plan and introducing spousal surcharges.
Nearlt three-fourths of public-plan sponsors are placingb more emphasis oncontrolling prescription-drug costs. The majorityg of public employers are expanding participant educationb about drug optionsand costs, increasing co-paymentds or co-insurance for drugs and mandatin the use of generic the survey found. The International Foundation of Employese Benefit Plans isa Wisconsin-based nonprofiy providing information on employee benefits, compensation and financial
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Human Capital: People on the move, July 1 - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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Signature Healthcare of Brockton hired Stevwe Friot as director of health care facilities He previously served as director of facilities operationsat . , a design and construction firm with local officesdin Worcester, appointed Robert Stephenxs director of business development, health Stephens has more than 20 years of experiencs marketing and selling design and construction Matthew Tepper joined CB Richard Ellie Investors , a real estates investment management firm, as an associatre director for the global multi-manager Tepper, formerly of , is based in Davis, Malm & D’Agostine PC , a Boston-based law added Elise Wald as an associate in the trusts and estates practicee area.
Wald was previously an associateat Posternak, Blanksteinh and Lund LLP . Rob MacElhiney , vice presidenty of in Weymouth, was named to the board of directords atthe .
Signature Healthcare of Brockton hired Stevwe Friot as director of health care facilities He previously served as director of facilities operationsat . , a design and construction firm with local officesdin Worcester, appointed Robert Stephenxs director of business development, health Stephens has more than 20 years of experiencs marketing and selling design and construction Matthew Tepper joined CB Richard Ellie Investors , a real estates investment management firm, as an associatre director for the global multi-manager Tepper, formerly of , is based in Davis, Malm & D’Agostine PC , a Boston-based law added Elise Wald as an associate in the trusts and estates practicee area.
Wald was previously an associateat Posternak, Blanksteinh and Lund LLP . Rob MacElhiney , vice presidenty of in Weymouth, was named to the board of directords atthe .
Monday, November 19, 2012
Pro- and anti-gay protesters clash in Paris - Charlotte Observer
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Sky News Australia | Pro- and anti-gay protesters clash in Paris Charlotte Observer http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2012/11/18/12/51/938-1a8dDi.Em.55.jpeg|209. Young people hold placards during a protest organized by fundamentalist Christian group Civitas Institute against the gay marriage, in Paris, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. 100000 mar ch against gay marriage in France Paris Anti-Gay Marriage March Turns Violent |
Saturday, November 17, 2012
UCSF Med School under fire from Sen. Grassley - Kansas City Business Journal:
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The June 17 story, by James Oliphant ( ), said the top Republican on the powerful SenatwFinance Committee, has asked UCSF to supply documentsd on federal funding over the last five including details of an external review by the KPMG accounting “If the financial integrity of UCSF is questionable,” Grassley said in a lettet to the university, according to the L.A. Times, “uI am worried that similar problems regarding taxpayer dollarz may also exist at othe r campuses within theUC system, such as UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Grassley’s comments come in duringh a continuing feud between UCSF and David former dean of its medical school, who earlie headed the U.S.
Food and Drug Administrationj underPresident Clinton, over allegations involving the medical school’s financia reporting. The Times reported that Kessler was fired inlate 2007, “after repeatedly complaining that he had been mislef about the school’s finances.” Kesslerr has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the and is seekinf to get his job back, alonv with lost pay, benefits and damages, the Timez reported.
Grassley raised his concerns in an Aprilk letter to UC PresidentMark Yudof, according to the UCSF was awarded $444 million last year from the National Institutes of Health, with $383 million going to the medicak school, which is also seeking a big chunk of federa stimulus funding. University officials have said Kesslerf was firedfor performance-related reasons, Oliphant’s articlwe notes, but they’re treating him as a whistleblower. Kessler’sa lawsuit has been stayed pending the conclusion of anadministrativew review, the Times reportf said.
In a comment provided Wednesday afternoon to the San FranciscopBusiness Times, UC reiterateed that it has provided information to Grassley’sd office on the financiakl issues in question and that Kessler’s allegations have been exhaustively and repeatedluy investigated at the University’es expense. Those investigations “have found no evidence whatsoeve of any inaccuracy in the books and records of the UC said in itswritten statement. UC officiala also noted that a review releasecd in March 2008 bythe U.S.
Department of Healty and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector Genera l found thatUCSF “had complied with all Federal regulations for claiming reimbursement for administrative and clerical connected to the NIH funding.
The June 17 story, by James Oliphant ( ), said the top Republican on the powerful SenatwFinance Committee, has asked UCSF to supply documentsd on federal funding over the last five including details of an external review by the KPMG accounting “If the financial integrity of UCSF is questionable,” Grassley said in a lettet to the university, according to the L.A. Times, “uI am worried that similar problems regarding taxpayer dollarz may also exist at othe r campuses within theUC system, such as UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Grassley’s comments come in duringh a continuing feud between UCSF and David former dean of its medical school, who earlie headed the U.S.
Food and Drug Administrationj underPresident Clinton, over allegations involving the medical school’s financia reporting. The Times reported that Kessler was fired inlate 2007, “after repeatedly complaining that he had been mislef about the school’s finances.” Kesslerr has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the and is seekinf to get his job back, alonv with lost pay, benefits and damages, the Timez reported.
Grassley raised his concerns in an Aprilk letter to UC PresidentMark Yudof, according to the UCSF was awarded $444 million last year from the National Institutes of Health, with $383 million going to the medicak school, which is also seeking a big chunk of federa stimulus funding. University officials have said Kesslerf was firedfor performance-related reasons, Oliphant’s articlwe notes, but they’re treating him as a whistleblower. Kessler’sa lawsuit has been stayed pending the conclusion of anadministrativew review, the Times reportf said.
In a comment provided Wednesday afternoon to the San FranciscopBusiness Times, UC reiterateed that it has provided information to Grassley’sd office on the financiakl issues in question and that Kessler’s allegations have been exhaustively and repeatedluy investigated at the University’es expense. Those investigations “have found no evidence whatsoeve of any inaccuracy in the books and records of the UC said in itswritten statement. UC officiala also noted that a review releasecd in March 2008 bythe U.S.
Department of Healty and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector Genera l found thatUCSF “had complied with all Federal regulations for claiming reimbursement for administrative and clerical connected to the NIH funding.
Friday, November 16, 2012
VC-owned firms renew push for small business grant access - Pittsburgh Business Times:
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Through the SBIR program, 11 federall agencies set aside 2.5 percent of their outside research budgetsw forsmall businesses. is one of the largest awarderds ofSBIR contracts, investing more than $5 billionh in 19,000 projects since the program begahn in 1982. Biotech companies that are majority-ownec by VC firms have not been able to tap this programksince 2003. That’s when the ruled that a company doesn’ t qualify as a small businesx if venture capital firmsw own more than 50 percent ofthe company’ s stock. and the have been lobbying Congress to overturbn this rulingever since.
They contend the high cost of bringing drugds to the marketplace force biotech firms to obtainnventure capital. These firms, they argue, shouldn’t be knockede out of SBIR awards fornew innovations. The SBIR programm has been operating ontemporary extensions, the latestg of which runs out July 31. The Housr Small Business Committee hopes to complete an SBIR reauthorization bill before that and it and the House Sciencs Committee recently held hearings on the The Senate plans to hold a roundtable discussion on the SBIRprogra soon, and is working on its own versionm of the bill.
Last year, the SBA opposef changing the eligibility requirements, contending it would weakenb rules that ensure largebusinesses don’t benefit from smal l business programs. This year, the SBA is led by a formerf venture capitalist, Karen Gordon Mills, who becamw administrator April 3. The agency is “looking at what’s on the table now” for the SBIR progra m but is “not going to chime in” until it completex its review, said Edsel Brown, assistanyt director of the SBA’s Office of The recession also has raisecd the stakes forbiotecjh firms.
“Numerous small biotechnology companies are being forcef to shelve promising therapies as a result of the currenteconomic crisis,” said Jim Greenwood, presidentt and CEO of BIO. Biotech companies raised 55 perceny less capital in 2008 than they did in he said. BIO has an influential ally in NIH, whicbh is concerned that applications for its SBIR awards have declineds by 40 percentsincw 2004.
“This disconcerting trend appears to be the resultf of disincentives in the prograjm that are either renderingt worthy companies ineligible or driving them away for other reasons,” said JoAnne Goodnight, who coordinates the SBIR and Small Businessa Technology Transfer programs at NIH. and some curren SBIR recipients oppose changingthe program’as eligibility rules. Businesses owned by VCs or other large companiesw should targetthe 97.
5 percent of federal research dollarsa that aren’t set aside for small businesses, they Jere Glover, the council’s executive director, said smal l businesses with venture capital backing can receive SBIR awards under currenr rules if VCs own a minority position in the company. Even companiesx majority-owned by a VC firm can receivr SBIR awards if the VCitself — includinv all of its affiliates — has less than 500 Glover noted. “In other VCs can and do have access to the SBIR Glover said.
Through the SBIR program, 11 federall agencies set aside 2.5 percent of their outside research budgetsw forsmall businesses. is one of the largest awarderds ofSBIR contracts, investing more than $5 billionh in 19,000 projects since the program begahn in 1982. Biotech companies that are majority-ownec by VC firms have not been able to tap this programksince 2003. That’s when the ruled that a company doesn’ t qualify as a small businesx if venture capital firmsw own more than 50 percent ofthe company’ s stock. and the have been lobbying Congress to overturbn this rulingever since.
They contend the high cost of bringing drugds to the marketplace force biotech firms to obtainnventure capital. These firms, they argue, shouldn’t be knockede out of SBIR awards fornew innovations. The SBIR programm has been operating ontemporary extensions, the latestg of which runs out July 31. The Housr Small Business Committee hopes to complete an SBIR reauthorization bill before that and it and the House Sciencs Committee recently held hearings on the The Senate plans to hold a roundtable discussion on the SBIRprogra soon, and is working on its own versionm of the bill.
Last year, the SBA opposef changing the eligibility requirements, contending it would weakenb rules that ensure largebusinesses don’t benefit from smal l business programs. This year, the SBA is led by a formerf venture capitalist, Karen Gordon Mills, who becamw administrator April 3. The agency is “looking at what’s on the table now” for the SBIR progra m but is “not going to chime in” until it completex its review, said Edsel Brown, assistanyt director of the SBA’s Office of The recession also has raisecd the stakes forbiotecjh firms.
“Numerous small biotechnology companies are being forcef to shelve promising therapies as a result of the currenteconomic crisis,” said Jim Greenwood, presidentt and CEO of BIO. Biotech companies raised 55 perceny less capital in 2008 than they did in he said. BIO has an influential ally in NIH, whicbh is concerned that applications for its SBIR awards have declineds by 40 percentsincw 2004.
“This disconcerting trend appears to be the resultf of disincentives in the prograjm that are either renderingt worthy companies ineligible or driving them away for other reasons,” said JoAnne Goodnight, who coordinates the SBIR and Small Businessa Technology Transfer programs at NIH. and some curren SBIR recipients oppose changingthe program’as eligibility rules. Businesses owned by VCs or other large companiesw should targetthe 97.
5 percent of federal research dollarsa that aren’t set aside for small businesses, they Jere Glover, the council’s executive director, said smal l businesses with venture capital backing can receive SBIR awards under currenr rules if VCs own a minority position in the company. Even companiesx majority-owned by a VC firm can receivr SBIR awards if the VCitself — includinv all of its affiliates — has less than 500 Glover noted. “In other VCs can and do have access to the SBIR Glover said.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Hotels get creative as economy lags - Kansas City Business Travel Guide
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One thing they are doing as they wait it out is strengtheninfg their relationships withmeeting planners. According to Smity Travel Research, hotel occupancy in the Valleg wasdown 10.6 percent in March from the same mont last year. People also are spending less — on average, almosf 30 percent less than the same time last year acrosasthe Valley. “It is bad. Phoenix is a special example, because there are a lot of new A lot of new hotelhave opened, and that also has hurt says Jan Freitag, senior vice president of the globak consulting and research firm.
The opening of the 1,000-room , the 290-room Spa in Paradise Valley and other Valley hotels in the past year have dilute doccupancy rates, industry officials say. In addition, businesds and corporate travelers are sensitiveto perception, Frei-tag “People are hesitant to go to reallgy nice resorts — and in Phoenix, all of your resortd are really nice,” he says. “In this economy, when companies need to cut the first things that go are travepand training.” But Valle hoteliers are using the time to reach out to meetintg planners and develop new business leads. “We are really trying to partnefwith them.
While it’s tough times, we are makingy adjustments,” says Chris Kerr, director of sales and marketinbg atthe . Kerr’sw team is working with planners to creatr trips that are adjusting food and beverage prices with the goal of makingh the event more attractive to potential attendees, he says. At the in Sales Director David Richard says his team is tryint to providemore all-inclusive packages to customize meetings, including on-site dining packages and more cost-effectivd audio-visual offerings. Moreover, his staff is looking more at the technica l and biomedical industries forpotential bookings.
“We have redeployed our salesw force into thesegroup markets,” Richard says. “Companies still need to have but they may be cutting out some ofthe add-ons.” Even Sedona’s Enchantmenrt Resort is seeing some fallout as groupz cut back. “We usually stay in high seasobn a bit longer than metro Phoenix because of the But it’s definitely been slower, and we have seen some says Tina Newman, the resort’s director of sales and marketing. She stresses the importancs of establishing connections duringthe downtime. “Out relationships with meeting planners has increased quiteea bit. There’s a lot of time for for discussion,” she says.
Investingf that kind of time isworth it, for her property and “Group business is extremely important to us because it provideas a base of business,” she says. Kerr adds that hotelieras also are targeting a more local market and identifyinhg those that already may be familiar withthe
One thing they are doing as they wait it out is strengtheninfg their relationships withmeeting planners. According to Smity Travel Research, hotel occupancy in the Valleg wasdown 10.6 percent in March from the same mont last year. People also are spending less — on average, almosf 30 percent less than the same time last year acrosasthe Valley. “It is bad. Phoenix is a special example, because there are a lot of new A lot of new hotelhave opened, and that also has hurt says Jan Freitag, senior vice president of the globak consulting and research firm.
The opening of the 1,000-room , the 290-room Spa in Paradise Valley and other Valley hotels in the past year have dilute doccupancy rates, industry officials say. In addition, businesds and corporate travelers are sensitiveto perception, Frei-tag “People are hesitant to go to reallgy nice resorts — and in Phoenix, all of your resortd are really nice,” he says. “In this economy, when companies need to cut the first things that go are travepand training.” But Valle hoteliers are using the time to reach out to meetintg planners and develop new business leads. “We are really trying to partnefwith them.
While it’s tough times, we are makingy adjustments,” says Chris Kerr, director of sales and marketinbg atthe . Kerr’sw team is working with planners to creatr trips that are adjusting food and beverage prices with the goal of makingh the event more attractive to potential attendees, he says. At the in Sales Director David Richard says his team is tryint to providemore all-inclusive packages to customize meetings, including on-site dining packages and more cost-effectivd audio-visual offerings. Moreover, his staff is looking more at the technica l and biomedical industries forpotential bookings.
“We have redeployed our salesw force into thesegroup markets,” Richard says. “Companies still need to have but they may be cutting out some ofthe add-ons.” Even Sedona’s Enchantmenrt Resort is seeing some fallout as groupz cut back. “We usually stay in high seasobn a bit longer than metro Phoenix because of the But it’s definitely been slower, and we have seen some says Tina Newman, the resort’s director of sales and marketing. She stresses the importancs of establishing connections duringthe downtime. “Out relationships with meeting planners has increased quiteea bit. There’s a lot of time for for discussion,” she says.
Investingf that kind of time isworth it, for her property and “Group business is extremely important to us because it provideas a base of business,” she says. Kerr adds that hotelieras also are targeting a more local market and identifyinhg those that already may be familiar withthe
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Sky Harbor passenger traffic down 10 percent, cargo down 18 percent - Phoenix Business Journal:
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million fewer passengers in the first five months of this year compare with the same periodin 2008. From January to May, 15.8 million passengers flew into and out of thePhoeniz airport. That is down about 10 percenr from 17.5 million for the same time framein 2008, accordiny to the Phoenix Aviation Department, which runs Sky The airport saw fewer than 3.2 million passengere in May, down about 9 percent from May 2008’s 3.5 millio count. Cargo traffic through Sky Harbor was off 18 perceng for both May andthe five-month periof compared with 2008. For May, Sky Harbodr had 19,000 tons of cargok fly in and out — a drop from 23,200 tons in May 2008.
From Januargy to May, just under 99,000 tons of cargo passed through thePhoenix airport, down from about 120,000 for the firsf five months of 2008. Passenget and cargo traffic at Sky Harbor andother U.S. airport have been hit by the recession and lower consumef spending andbusiness activities.
million fewer passengers in the first five months of this year compare with the same periodin 2008. From January to May, 15.8 million passengers flew into and out of thePhoeniz airport. That is down about 10 percenr from 17.5 million for the same time framein 2008, accordiny to the Phoenix Aviation Department, which runs Sky The airport saw fewer than 3.2 million passengere in May, down about 9 percent from May 2008’s 3.5 millio count. Cargo traffic through Sky Harbor was off 18 perceng for both May andthe five-month periof compared with 2008. For May, Sky Harbodr had 19,000 tons of cargok fly in and out — a drop from 23,200 tons in May 2008.
From Januargy to May, just under 99,000 tons of cargo passed through thePhoenix airport, down from about 120,000 for the firsf five months of 2008. Passenget and cargo traffic at Sky Harbor andother U.S. airport have been hit by the recession and lower consumef spending andbusiness activities.
Friday, November 9, 2012
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The Dublin-based fast-food chain, part of Wendy’s/ , said putting the account up for review was the latesrt step ina “comprehensive turnaround plan” for its brand followingf the company’s acquisition in September. It said it will firsrt pick a lead agencyt tointegrate advertising, media planning, digita and other services, and then focus on multicultural media buying and public relations efforts. “We’ver completed a rigorous analysis ofthe Wendy’as brand that included extensive consume r and market research,” Wendy’s Chief Marketinf Officer Ken Calwell said in a statement.
“Now that we have a cleard brand strategy in place and a brande book to guideour decisions, the timingv is right for us to significantly improve how we communicate the Wendy’w message to consumers.” Wendy’s said its current agenc of record, LLC, will take part in the The New York agency has been behinsd the hamburger chain’s “Waaaay Better Than Fast Food” ad launched in early 2008. Calwell credited that campaign with helpinf to stabilize sales trends and improve awarenessand recall. Wendy’s turned to Kirshenbaumk after pulling the plug onits “That’xs Right” campaign in January 2008.
That eight-monthj effort was notable – and criticized in some quarters – for the variouse pitchmen who donned red wigs and pleaderd with consumers tochoose Wendy’s over competitors. The companty said the campaign generatedf attention for the but that attention was not translating into Calwell was hired tolead Wendy’s marketing efforts in July last A vice president for new producy marketing, research and planningy with the company from 1998 to he rejoined Wendy’s after a stinr as marketing chief at (NYSE:DPZ).
Atlanta-basedc Wendy’s/Arby’s (NYSE: WEN), the third-largesft quick-service restaurant chain in the nation, has more than 10,000 The company last year lost $479.7 million on $1.82 billion in revenue. It’s first quarter loss was $10.90 million.
The Dublin-based fast-food chain, part of Wendy’s/ , said putting the account up for review was the latesrt step ina “comprehensive turnaround plan” for its brand followingf the company’s acquisition in September. It said it will firsrt pick a lead agencyt tointegrate advertising, media planning, digita and other services, and then focus on multicultural media buying and public relations efforts. “We’ver completed a rigorous analysis ofthe Wendy’as brand that included extensive consume r and market research,” Wendy’s Chief Marketinf Officer Ken Calwell said in a statement.
“Now that we have a cleard brand strategy in place and a brande book to guideour decisions, the timingv is right for us to significantly improve how we communicate the Wendy’w message to consumers.” Wendy’s said its current agenc of record, LLC, will take part in the The New York agency has been behinsd the hamburger chain’s “Waaaay Better Than Fast Food” ad launched in early 2008. Calwell credited that campaign with helpinf to stabilize sales trends and improve awarenessand recall. Wendy’s turned to Kirshenbaumk after pulling the plug onits “That’xs Right” campaign in January 2008.
That eight-monthj effort was notable – and criticized in some quarters – for the variouse pitchmen who donned red wigs and pleaderd with consumers tochoose Wendy’s over competitors. The companty said the campaign generatedf attention for the but that attention was not translating into Calwell was hired tolead Wendy’s marketing efforts in July last A vice president for new producy marketing, research and planningy with the company from 1998 to he rejoined Wendy’s after a stinr as marketing chief at (NYSE:DPZ).
Atlanta-basedc Wendy’s/Arby’s (NYSE: WEN), the third-largesft quick-service restaurant chain in the nation, has more than 10,000 The company last year lost $479.7 million on $1.82 billion in revenue. It’s first quarter loss was $10.90 million.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Evanston florist donates some proceeds to supplies for Chicago students - Daily Northwestern
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Evanston florist donates some proceeds to supplies for Chicago students Daily Northwestern An Evanston florist is partnering perennials with public education in a business that donates a portion of its profits to Chicago Public Schools. Flowers for Dreams, a for-profit business started in March whose warehouse is located on Greenleaf Street ... |
Monday, November 5, 2012
'America's Got Talent' Wish List -- Shannen Doherty, Carly Simon and LeAnn ... - TMZ.com
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TMZ.com | 'America's Got Talent' Wish List -- Shannen Doherty, Carly Simon and LeAnn ... TMZ.com and an Other Woman. EXCLUSIVE. 1104_americas_got_talent_getty "America's Got Talent" is working to fill the vacant spot at the judge's table left by the departure of Sharon Osbourne ... and TMZ knows the identities of the 3 women the show has targete d. 'America's Got Talent' producers reportedly looking at Carly Simon, LeAnn ... Would LeAnn Rimes Or Shannen Doherty Make You Watch America's Got Talent? Leann Rimes, Carly Simon, Shannen Doherty for 'America's Got Talent'? |
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Blazers beat Rockets in OT, spoil home debuts for Harden, Lin - Fox News
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Blazers beat Rockets in OT, spoil home debuts for Harden, Lin Fox News Blazers beat Rockets in OT, spoil home debuts for Harden, Lin. Published November 04, 2012. Sports Network. Houston, TX â€" Damian Lillard poured in 20 points, including eight in the extra session, as the Portland Trail Blazers downed the Houston Rockets ... |
Friday, November 2, 2012
Hyundai Retreats on Fuel-Economy Claims - Wall Street Journal
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Wall Street Journal | Hyundai Retreats on Fuel-Economy Claims Wall Street Journal Hyundai Retreats on Fuel-Economy Claims. Article; Stock Quotes; Comments. more in Auto Industry News | Find New $LINKTEXTFIND$ ». smaller; Larger. By EVAN RAMSTAD And MIKE RAMSEY · Hyundai Motor Co . and Kia Motors Corp. overstated the ... |
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Arthur Kill Oil Spill: Hurricane Sandy's Surge Dumps Diesel Into New Jersey ... - Huffington Post
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Arthur Kill Oil Spill: Hurricane Sandy's Surge Dumps Diesel Into New Jersey ... Huffington Post The Associated Press reported that the spill happened Monday night after a tank ruptured at a storage facility owned by Motiva Enterprises LLC, a joint venture of Shell and Saudi Refining Inc. Diesel spilled into the Arthur Kill, a narrow waterway ... |
Globe and Mail | Three Orioles win MLB Gold Glove honours Globe and Mail “It's a huge honour, I'm always taking pride in both sides of my game and trying to be a complete player. You never know what one play, whether the first or the ninth inning, is going to win a ballgame. That's what my mother and father taught me.†The ... |
Monday, October 29, 2012
Capella launches biz doctoral program - San Francisco Business Times:
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“Enrollment in undergraduate and MBA programsis growing, but therd has not been equivalent growth in the number of doctoral-qualifieds business faculty to meet the said William Reed, actingf dean of Minneapolis-based Capella’s School of Businesse and Technology. Reed said Capella alreadh has a business and accounting faculthy in place with the academic credentials and practical busines s knowledge to run a doctoral Capella (NASDAQ: CPLA) now has 12 business, organizatiomn and management, and information technologty doctoral specializations.
The online universityt has been amid thepresentt recession, possibly because its courses are a way for professionals to make themselvees more marketable in the job market. First quarter enrollment was morethan 28,152, up nearlyu 20 percent from the same perio 2008. Revenue was up 17 percent compared to the same periodslast year.
“Enrollment in undergraduate and MBA programsis growing, but therd has not been equivalent growth in the number of doctoral-qualifieds business faculty to meet the said William Reed, actingf dean of Minneapolis-based Capella’s School of Businesse and Technology. Reed said Capella alreadh has a business and accounting faculthy in place with the academic credentials and practical busines s knowledge to run a doctoral Capella (NASDAQ: CPLA) now has 12 business, organizatiomn and management, and information technologty doctoral specializations.
The online universityt has been amid thepresentt recession, possibly because its courses are a way for professionals to make themselvees more marketable in the job market. First quarter enrollment was morethan 28,152, up nearlyu 20 percent from the same perio 2008. Revenue was up 17 percent compared to the same periodslast year.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Web site tracks feds' IT spending - Jacksonville Business Journal:
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Vivek Kundra, chief information officetr for thefederal government, announced the new tool at the in New York City on The online dashboard provides charts and graph to make the data on governmenf technology spending more accessible and usabls after it is submitted to the through various federakl agency reports. The new site includesz information about morethan 7,00p0 federal information technology investments, including performanced data so that project progress can be assessed over time. More detailed data pertainingh to at least 800 of those investmentes that the government considers are also available to the public on the new according to the PersonalDemocracy Forum’s Web site.
The chief informatiom officers at individual government agencie will now be responsible for maintaininhg on a monthly basis certai n data that they provide viaa back-end interface of the Web Still being tested, the site reportedly may have bugs that need to be
Vivek Kundra, chief information officetr for thefederal government, announced the new tool at the in New York City on The online dashboard provides charts and graph to make the data on governmenf technology spending more accessible and usabls after it is submitted to the through various federakl agency reports. The new site includesz information about morethan 7,00p0 federal information technology investments, including performanced data so that project progress can be assessed over time. More detailed data pertainingh to at least 800 of those investmentes that the government considers are also available to the public on the new according to the PersonalDemocracy Forum’s Web site.
The chief informatiom officers at individual government agencie will now be responsible for maintaininhg on a monthly basis certai n data that they provide viaa back-end interface of the Web Still being tested, the site reportedly may have bugs that need to be
Friday, October 26, 2012
Edinburgh 28 - 29 Scarlets: Edinburgh pay penalty for dismal first-half - Scotsman (blog)
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Scotsman (blog) | Edinburgh 28 - 29 Scarlets: Edinburgh pay penalty for dismal first-half Scotsman (blog) After being held scoreless for their last two European matches the fans didn't have long to wait for Edinburgh's first try of the evening and there are no prizes for guessing who came up with the points after just eight minutes. Sadly, their first try . .. Edinburgh 28-29 Scarlets: Priestland seals late win for Scarlets in Scotland Edinburgh 28-29 Scarlets |
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Ditching mall food image - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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Developers hope that what's emerging on the west side of where an old steel mill usedto sit, is an experimentalp haven for new food concepts interestedc in trying out Atlanta. Of the 12 eateriesw and food outlets that will open five will be new to includingthe Manhattan-born gourmet Mexican food concept, , FOX Sports Grill and New Orleans favorite PJ'ss Coffee and Wine Bar. Local folks also are gettingh in onthe act: Strip Steaks & Sushiu will anchor the other side of Central Park across from Rosa It will be a sistefr eatery to Tom Catherall's Prime, Twist, Shout and Noche. The owners of Atlantic Station say the uniquer restaurants have been courtedby design.
"From the very beginning, we wanted to be differentr from traditionalregional malls, because we're not a said Derrick McSwain, chief financial officeer of , a joint venture betweejn and "It's more of an urban shopping experience." McSwainh said the leasing agents went after conceptds that were new to Atlantqa and wouldn't be a "cookie-cutter tenant mix." But they wanted tenants in the 6 million square feet of office spacee and 5,000 residential units to have a lot of choices, from shoppingv to restaurants.
"We were pretty adamant aboutr making sure we had nine or 10 different restaurant concepts that hit all differentt price points so that a businessman couldc have a nice place for a busines s dinner or that a familg of five going to themovieds wouldn't have to spend $200 for Rosa Mexicano, which means Mexican rose, as in the color, not the will anchor one side of the district's Centrakl Park, a small grassy area that is slate d to be the public heart of Atlantid Station. The 7,400-square-foot restaurant, with its modern, yet heavily Mexican-influenced will seat 165 people, and average lunch and dinne tickets are expectedat $18 and $36, respectively.
This will be the restaurant'ds fourth location; the where table-side guacamole-making originated in the 1980s, are in Manhattan and Washington, D.C. "Atlantic Station is really a dynamic projectt and is part of the rebirtgh ofMidtown there," said Howard Greenstone, chief operating officer of , the parenyt company. "We felt we were a perfec t fit. There's really nothing like us in Noteven close.
" Meanwhile, FOX Sports Grillp will open its firsgt Atlanta location -- and sixth nationwide -- in Atlantic The 19,000-square-foot restaurant will featurew a private meeting separate dining and meeting space, a multilevel bar clusteres around a lighted see-and-be-seen crushed glass bar and 46 plasma screen TVs. President and CEO Bill Freeman, recentlt in town to overseed final touches, says that his , the parent companhy of , has createde a new dining concept: a sports restauranr as opposed toa bar.
The upscald décor and menu -- whichy here will feature friedgreenn tomatoes, meatloaf and grits from Culinary Directord David Maini (formerly with -- means that women will feel comfortable in the And, as everyone knows in the hospitality where women go, men follow. But what really attracterd Freeman, a Southerner who lives in Los to Atlanta is the huge sportsfollowinf here. "Atlanta is a great sports market, with the ACC, Georgia Tech and four pro Plus there's a great FOX televisionn presence here, with FOX 5 and FOX Sports Network South," Freemanj said. The restaurant is affiliated but notowned by, FOX News and featuress a room that can be used for broadcasts.
Haroldx Shumacher of the commercial brokerage firmThe , and a forme r food critic, said two other projects arounsd town also feature unique Perimeter Place in Dunwoody, where a Cheeseburgerd in Paradise from The will open, and Underground Atlanta. He said what makesz Atlantic Station special is the thousandseof built-in customers who will live at Atlanti Station, plus the current and futuree office tenants. The new restaurant conceptds will helpbuild interest, he but the true test will be if Atlanta'z business lunch crowd will break their habitzs to cross Interstate 85 at midday.
Three more concepts also are diggintg their roots into the foundation coverinfAtlantic Station's 7,000-space parking PJ's Coffee and Wine Bar, the first Atlanta locatiobn of the New Orleans-born chain, serves coffee with wine and dessertxs on the side. It will sit just off of Central and is partof Atlanta-based , which will have three more conceptsd that will line what Atlantic Station's developers are callint "Eat Street": Moe's Southwest Boneheads and Doc Green's.
Copelands Cheesecake Bistrop will make its Atlanta debur on the other side ofEat It's a part of Al Copeland's Famouzs New Orleans Restaurant and Bar and has family-friendly, moderatelg priced Cajun fare and signature Finally, Claddagh Irish Pub, a two-levep restaurant that will overloo k Central Park, will open its firsft Atlanta location. The Midwest-based chain has 14 locations that seekto re-createe traditional Irish pubs. The name is based on the Claddagh finger-rings that featurr two clasped hands, symbolizing trust. A wine bar The Grape, and a also will open at Atlantic Station, in addition to a 16-screen Regal Theatre.
Developers hope that what's emerging on the west side of where an old steel mill usedto sit, is an experimentalp haven for new food concepts interestedc in trying out Atlanta. Of the 12 eateriesw and food outlets that will open five will be new to includingthe Manhattan-born gourmet Mexican food concept, , FOX Sports Grill and New Orleans favorite PJ'ss Coffee and Wine Bar. Local folks also are gettingh in onthe act: Strip Steaks & Sushiu will anchor the other side of Central Park across from Rosa It will be a sistefr eatery to Tom Catherall's Prime, Twist, Shout and Noche. The owners of Atlantic Station say the uniquer restaurants have been courtedby design.
"From the very beginning, we wanted to be differentr from traditionalregional malls, because we're not a said Derrick McSwain, chief financial officeer of , a joint venture betweejn and "It's more of an urban shopping experience." McSwainh said the leasing agents went after conceptds that were new to Atlantqa and wouldn't be a "cookie-cutter tenant mix." But they wanted tenants in the 6 million square feet of office spacee and 5,000 residential units to have a lot of choices, from shoppingv to restaurants.
"We were pretty adamant aboutr making sure we had nine or 10 different restaurant concepts that hit all differentt price points so that a businessman couldc have a nice place for a busines s dinner or that a familg of five going to themovieds wouldn't have to spend $200 for Rosa Mexicano, which means Mexican rose, as in the color, not the will anchor one side of the district's Centrakl Park, a small grassy area that is slate d to be the public heart of Atlantid Station. The 7,400-square-foot restaurant, with its modern, yet heavily Mexican-influenced will seat 165 people, and average lunch and dinne tickets are expectedat $18 and $36, respectively.
This will be the restaurant'ds fourth location; the where table-side guacamole-making originated in the 1980s, are in Manhattan and Washington, D.C. "Atlantic Station is really a dynamic projectt and is part of the rebirtgh ofMidtown there," said Howard Greenstone, chief operating officer of , the parenyt company. "We felt we were a perfec t fit. There's really nothing like us in Noteven close.
" Meanwhile, FOX Sports Grillp will open its firsgt Atlanta location -- and sixth nationwide -- in Atlantic The 19,000-square-foot restaurant will featurew a private meeting separate dining and meeting space, a multilevel bar clusteres around a lighted see-and-be-seen crushed glass bar and 46 plasma screen TVs. President and CEO Bill Freeman, recentlt in town to overseed final touches, says that his , the parent companhy of , has createde a new dining concept: a sports restauranr as opposed toa bar.
The upscald décor and menu -- whichy here will feature friedgreenn tomatoes, meatloaf and grits from Culinary Directord David Maini (formerly with -- means that women will feel comfortable in the And, as everyone knows in the hospitality where women go, men follow. But what really attracterd Freeman, a Southerner who lives in Los to Atlanta is the huge sportsfollowinf here. "Atlanta is a great sports market, with the ACC, Georgia Tech and four pro Plus there's a great FOX televisionn presence here, with FOX 5 and FOX Sports Network South," Freemanj said. The restaurant is affiliated but notowned by, FOX News and featuress a room that can be used for broadcasts.
Haroldx Shumacher of the commercial brokerage firmThe , and a forme r food critic, said two other projects arounsd town also feature unique Perimeter Place in Dunwoody, where a Cheeseburgerd in Paradise from The will open, and Underground Atlanta. He said what makesz Atlantic Station special is the thousandseof built-in customers who will live at Atlanti Station, plus the current and futuree office tenants. The new restaurant conceptds will helpbuild interest, he but the true test will be if Atlanta'z business lunch crowd will break their habitzs to cross Interstate 85 at midday.
Three more concepts also are diggintg their roots into the foundation coverinfAtlantic Station's 7,000-space parking PJ's Coffee and Wine Bar, the first Atlanta locatiobn of the New Orleans-born chain, serves coffee with wine and dessertxs on the side. It will sit just off of Central and is partof Atlanta-based , which will have three more conceptsd that will line what Atlantic Station's developers are callint "Eat Street": Moe's Southwest Boneheads and Doc Green's.
Copelands Cheesecake Bistrop will make its Atlanta debur on the other side ofEat It's a part of Al Copeland's Famouzs New Orleans Restaurant and Bar and has family-friendly, moderatelg priced Cajun fare and signature Finally, Claddagh Irish Pub, a two-levep restaurant that will overloo k Central Park, will open its firsft Atlanta location. The Midwest-based chain has 14 locations that seekto re-createe traditional Irish pubs. The name is based on the Claddagh finger-rings that featurr two clasped hands, symbolizing trust. A wine bar The Grape, and a also will open at Atlantic Station, in addition to a 16-screen Regal Theatre.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
NewStar turns profit, boosts credit capacity - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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million in the first quarter, reversing a year-ago as the specialty lender boosted a credit line fromby $100 milliojn to $400 million. But NewStar's originatiojn volume dropped dramatically in the quarterto $178 compared to $713 millioh in the fourth quarterr and $519 million in the firsf quarter of 2007. The slowdownn reflects a globalcredit Boston-based NewStar, which fundsx commercial real estate projects and participates in the financing of leverageed buyouts, said it has takenb a defensive approach to keep problen loans at a manageable The allowance for credit losses on the company's commercial loansx was $36.8 million, or 1.58 percenyt of loans. That compares to $22.
09 million, or 1.40 percent of loans in the year-earlied period. The company said non-performing assets were $9.8 million at the end of down fromnearly $22 million at the end of 2007. NewStat charged off $3.3 million in loans during the quarter against a reserve establishee in thefourth quarter. the company said it established another reserveof $3.5 milliom in the first quarter for two problem loans. Totap net loans were $2.3 billion at the end of the upfrom $1.7 billion in the year-ago Besides adding to its credit line from Deutschre Bank, NewStar also renewed an existing $400 million credift line with .
The compang said the funding will allow it to operate through further disruption in thecredit
million in the first quarter, reversing a year-ago as the specialty lender boosted a credit line fromby $100 milliojn to $400 million. But NewStar's originatiojn volume dropped dramatically in the quarterto $178 compared to $713 millioh in the fourth quarterr and $519 million in the firsf quarter of 2007. The slowdownn reflects a globalcredit Boston-based NewStar, which fundsx commercial real estate projects and participates in the financing of leverageed buyouts, said it has takenb a defensive approach to keep problen loans at a manageable The allowance for credit losses on the company's commercial loansx was $36.8 million, or 1.58 percenyt of loans. That compares to $22.
09 million, or 1.40 percent of loans in the year-earlied period. The company said non-performing assets were $9.8 million at the end of down fromnearly $22 million at the end of 2007. NewStat charged off $3.3 million in loans during the quarter against a reserve establishee in thefourth quarter. the company said it established another reserveof $3.5 milliom in the first quarter for two problem loans. Totap net loans were $2.3 billion at the end of the upfrom $1.7 billion in the year-ago Besides adding to its credit line from Deutschre Bank, NewStar also renewed an existing $400 million credift line with .
The compang said the funding will allow it to operate through further disruption in thecredit
Monday, October 22, 2012
AEP offering incentives for biz - Business First of Columbus:
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Gahanna-based AEP Ohio, a division of Columbus-base American Electric Power Company Inc. (NYSE:AEP), on Tuesdayy detailed a set of three incentive programs tied to a gridSmart prograk that the Public Utilities Commissionn of Ohio approved earlier this Spokeswoman Shelly Haugh said the compangy has been privately promotiny the incentives to commercial customers since the beginnintg of June and has signed on 40 customersseekinh $1.1 million in breaks. The compan hasn’t set a limit of incentives it plansw to give out over the course ofthe two-year program, Haugh said. “Wse intend at this point to honor all incentivezs atsome level,” she said.
The programs range from a rebatrefor high-efficiency lighting projects to incentivees on purchasing equipment that cuts down on electricit demand. And through the company’s Self-Direcgt Program, AEP is allowing qualifying companies who havefinished energy-efficiencyy projects since 2006 to apply for an incentivde payment or credit against an electric bill surcharge. The compangy is taking applications for the incentives at The programs tie into a larger effort to cutthe state’as electricity consumption by 22 percent by the end of 2025. Through a comprehensivwe energy bill passedlast year, AEP must cut its usaged by 0.3 percent this year and 0.5 percen t in 2010.
A key piecee of AEP’s gridSmart program is a plan to installo metersat customers’ homeds and in businesses that allow greater control over usage. American Electric (NYSE:AEP) delivers electricity to more than 5 millio customers in11 states, including about 1.5 million Ohio customers. The companuy last year earned $1.38 billion on $14.6 billionm in revenue.
Gahanna-based AEP Ohio, a division of Columbus-base American Electric Power Company Inc. (NYSE:AEP), on Tuesdayy detailed a set of three incentive programs tied to a gridSmart prograk that the Public Utilities Commissionn of Ohio approved earlier this Spokeswoman Shelly Haugh said the compangy has been privately promotiny the incentives to commercial customers since the beginnintg of June and has signed on 40 customersseekinh $1.1 million in breaks. The compan hasn’t set a limit of incentives it plansw to give out over the course ofthe two-year program, Haugh said. “Wse intend at this point to honor all incentivezs atsome level,” she said.
The programs range from a rebatrefor high-efficiency lighting projects to incentivees on purchasing equipment that cuts down on electricit demand. And through the company’s Self-Direcgt Program, AEP is allowing qualifying companies who havefinished energy-efficiencyy projects since 2006 to apply for an incentivde payment or credit against an electric bill surcharge. The compangy is taking applications for the incentives at The programs tie into a larger effort to cutthe state’as electricity consumption by 22 percent by the end of 2025. Through a comprehensivwe energy bill passedlast year, AEP must cut its usaged by 0.3 percent this year and 0.5 percen t in 2010.
A key piecee of AEP’s gridSmart program is a plan to installo metersat customers’ homeds and in businesses that allow greater control over usage. American Electric (NYSE:AEP) delivers electricity to more than 5 millio customers in11 states, including about 1.5 million Ohio customers. The companuy last year earned $1.38 billion on $14.6 billionm in revenue.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Williamsville pushes streak to 6 years - Baltimore Business Journal:
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Williamsville is No. 1 in Businessx First ’s 18th annual rankings of WesternNew York’sz public school systems. It has monopolized first place since2004 -- a six-yeart streak. for the complete schook district rankings. And for separate rankings for each sectiom of WesternNew York. “We’re fortunate in so many says Howard Smith, Williamsville’s superintendent of schools. “Whe n you have a very committed boardxof education, an outstanding staff of teacherse and administrators, a pro-educationb community and hard-working students, that’s quited the formula for success.
” Williamsville took first placee when the rankings debuted in 1992, and won again in 2001 and throughout its 2004-20089 run. It hasn’t finishedx lower than third placesincs 1995, and has never been lower than sixth. Business First analyzed 97 schook districts in the eighg Western NewYork counties, based on four years of test data compilee by the New York State Educationh Department. Each district’s rating reflects the collectivew performance of itspublic elementary, middle and high schools.
• Its 2005-2009 subject scores for math, sciencd and social studies were the best in WesternjNew York, according to Business First’s analysis of test results from fourth grade through the senior year of high • Sixty-five percent of Williamsville’s seniors earned Regents diplomas with advanced designationz in 2008. That’s 22 pointds above the regional average of43 percent. (A student must pass eighyt Regents exams to receive anadvanced • It’s the only district where more than 57 percent of last year’s graduates achieved superiotr scores (85 or better) on Regentsz exams in English, math, science, globak history and U.S. history.
• Williamsville’s eighth graders posted the region’s top scores on statewids testsin English, science and social studies. “The other part of what we do -- all our extracurricular activities such as athletics andclubs -- don’t show up in the but they have a really positive impact on studentt achievement, too,” says Smith. “For example, we have as many musiv teachers asmath teachers. That makes for well-rounded, committed students, and those are usuallg successful students.” Williamsville’s overall score was pegged at 100 points, with the marks for all other districts being calculatesd fromthat benchmark.
Nineteej ended up with scores of 90or better, qualifying for Businessw First’s of outstanding school systems. Four districts have made the Hono r Roll every yearsince 1992: Clarence (which ranks second this year), Amherst (third) and Orcharde Park (fifth). Rounding out this year’e top five is No. 4 East which has made 17 Honor Roll appearances in18 years. All but two of this year’ds Honor Roll districts also qualified ayear ago.
The newcomers are joining the elite group for the first timesince 2005, and West returning after a 13-year The latter upswing was nearly a decade in the making, accordin to Jean Kovach, superintendent of the West Senecq Central School District. Developing consistent instructionalo techniques and identifying the best textbookstook time, she but the effort is payingg off. “Our goal is not to teach to the but to teach tothe state’s Kovach says.
“We’ve spent the last eighty years working diligently to align ourcurriculukm -- to make sure that we don’t repeat ourselves in different years and that each grade leve builds on the one Fourteen of this year’s Honor Roll districtsw are in Erie County. They rangee in size from Williamsville, with 10,649 down to Eden, which has 1,688. The outlyinyg honorees are considerably smaller, with an average enrollment of The very smallest is alsothe top-rated districyt outside of Erie County, No. 6 Alfred-Almond, whicnh has 670 students from kindergarteh through12th grade.
“We’re a very rural district in theSoutherjn Tier, but our kids are going into the same marketplacs as everyone else,” says Richard Alfred-Almond’s superintendent. “They’re going to be in competitionj for jobs with kids from places like Williamsville and So they need the very best education we can give Sixteen districts are recipients ofthis year’s subject awards, signifying that they rank among the 10 leaders in English/foreign math, science and social studies.
Bemusa Point, Clarence, East Orchard Park and Williamsville have made clean sweeps by winning all four for complete lists of subject award Business First has also generated a series of specialize d ratings to further illuminatseach district’s performance. Among Lancaster ranks first for cost-effectiveness, based on a comparisonn of expenditures andclassroom results. And tiny Shermah (enrollment: 478) is the biggest overachiever, determineds by matching academic outcomes againstsocioeconomid conditions.
“We may not be but we have strong family saysThomas Schmidt, Sherman’s “Our parents really care about their children’s There’s something to be said for havingb everyone in a K-12 with the strong sense of communitgy that it brings.”
Williamsville is No. 1 in Businessx First ’s 18th annual rankings of WesternNew York’sz public school systems. It has monopolized first place since2004 -- a six-yeart streak. for the complete schook district rankings. And for separate rankings for each sectiom of WesternNew York. “We’re fortunate in so many says Howard Smith, Williamsville’s superintendent of schools. “Whe n you have a very committed boardxof education, an outstanding staff of teacherse and administrators, a pro-educationb community and hard-working students, that’s quited the formula for success.
” Williamsville took first placee when the rankings debuted in 1992, and won again in 2001 and throughout its 2004-20089 run. It hasn’t finishedx lower than third placesincs 1995, and has never been lower than sixth. Business First analyzed 97 schook districts in the eighg Western NewYork counties, based on four years of test data compilee by the New York State Educationh Department. Each district’s rating reflects the collectivew performance of itspublic elementary, middle and high schools.
• Its 2005-2009 subject scores for math, sciencd and social studies were the best in WesternjNew York, according to Business First’s analysis of test results from fourth grade through the senior year of high • Sixty-five percent of Williamsville’s seniors earned Regents diplomas with advanced designationz in 2008. That’s 22 pointds above the regional average of43 percent. (A student must pass eighyt Regents exams to receive anadvanced • It’s the only district where more than 57 percent of last year’s graduates achieved superiotr scores (85 or better) on Regentsz exams in English, math, science, globak history and U.S. history.
• Williamsville’s eighth graders posted the region’s top scores on statewids testsin English, science and social studies. “The other part of what we do -- all our extracurricular activities such as athletics andclubs -- don’t show up in the but they have a really positive impact on studentt achievement, too,” says Smith. “For example, we have as many musiv teachers asmath teachers. That makes for well-rounded, committed students, and those are usuallg successful students.” Williamsville’s overall score was pegged at 100 points, with the marks for all other districts being calculatesd fromthat benchmark.
Nineteej ended up with scores of 90or better, qualifying for Businessw First’s of outstanding school systems. Four districts have made the Hono r Roll every yearsince 1992: Clarence (which ranks second this year), Amherst (third) and Orcharde Park (fifth). Rounding out this year’e top five is No. 4 East which has made 17 Honor Roll appearances in18 years. All but two of this year’ds Honor Roll districts also qualified ayear ago.
The newcomers are joining the elite group for the first timesince 2005, and West returning after a 13-year The latter upswing was nearly a decade in the making, accordin to Jean Kovach, superintendent of the West Senecq Central School District. Developing consistent instructionalo techniques and identifying the best textbookstook time, she but the effort is payingg off. “Our goal is not to teach to the but to teach tothe state’s Kovach says.
“We’ve spent the last eighty years working diligently to align ourcurriculukm -- to make sure that we don’t repeat ourselves in different years and that each grade leve builds on the one Fourteen of this year’s Honor Roll districtsw are in Erie County. They rangee in size from Williamsville, with 10,649 down to Eden, which has 1,688. The outlyinyg honorees are considerably smaller, with an average enrollment of The very smallest is alsothe top-rated districyt outside of Erie County, No. 6 Alfred-Almond, whicnh has 670 students from kindergarteh through12th grade.
“We’re a very rural district in theSoutherjn Tier, but our kids are going into the same marketplacs as everyone else,” says Richard Alfred-Almond’s superintendent. “They’re going to be in competitionj for jobs with kids from places like Williamsville and So they need the very best education we can give Sixteen districts are recipients ofthis year’s subject awards, signifying that they rank among the 10 leaders in English/foreign math, science and social studies.
Bemusa Point, Clarence, East Orchard Park and Williamsville have made clean sweeps by winning all four for complete lists of subject award Business First has also generated a series of specialize d ratings to further illuminatseach district’s performance. Among Lancaster ranks first for cost-effectiveness, based on a comparisonn of expenditures andclassroom results. And tiny Shermah (enrollment: 478) is the biggest overachiever, determineds by matching academic outcomes againstsocioeconomid conditions.
“We may not be but we have strong family saysThomas Schmidt, Sherman’s “Our parents really care about their children’s There’s something to be said for havingb everyone in a K-12 with the strong sense of communitgy that it brings.”
Friday, October 19, 2012
Restaurant outlook dampens - Boston Business Journal:
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A total of 60 percent of operators saw lower May salese compared to ayear ago, while 26 percent said salee were up. The association also says restaurant operators reporteed negative customer traffic levelsin May, the 21st consecutiver month of traffic declines. "Despite the softer salesx outlook, restaurant operators remained relatively optimistic that the economy will improv in themonths ahead," the Association said. "Thirty-four percent of restaurantt operators said they expect economic conditions to improve in six down slightly from 37 percent who reportedd similarlylast month.
" After reaching a 10 month high last month, the groupl says restaurant operators have scaled back plans for capitak expenditures in the coming months, with 41 percent planninhg to spend money on remodeling or equipment, down from 46 percent last month.
A total of 60 percent of operators saw lower May salese compared to ayear ago, while 26 percent said salee were up. The association also says restaurant operators reporteed negative customer traffic levelsin May, the 21st consecutiver month of traffic declines. "Despite the softer salesx outlook, restaurant operators remained relatively optimistic that the economy will improv in themonths ahead," the Association said. "Thirty-four percent of restaurantt operators said they expect economic conditions to improve in six down slightly from 37 percent who reportedd similarlylast month.
" After reaching a 10 month high last month, the groupl says restaurant operators have scaled back plans for capitak expenditures in the coming months, with 41 percent planninhg to spend money on remodeling or equipment, down from 46 percent last month.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Cut Medicare's cost and improve care - phillyBurbs.com
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Christian Science Monitor | Cut Medicare's cost and improve care phillyBurbs.com Going to the supermarket with my mother was always a test of patience. She would carefully examine the produce, looking for defects that only she could see to make sure that she found the best head of lettuce or bunch of carrots. If they were too ... Stu dy Finds Romney/Ryan Medicare Voucher Plan Sparks Premium Hikes Medicare Premiums Would Rise for 59% With Ryan Plan, Study Finds Medicare: Taking it private would raise premiums |
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina CEO Greczyn says health-care reform will come slowly, if at all - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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Greczyn, speaking during the Trianglde BusinessJournal ’s State of Chapel Hill event Friday said he has been in talka with the White House over various reform plans, and that whilse he supports national health-care he does not see any significantf changes for five to 10 years. “We’l l be having a lot of fun with this,” he said of health-card reform discussions. BCBSNC drew national attentionj last month when published a story sayingg theChapel Hill-based insurer, which is the 10th largest in the was creating a online campaign to derail health-care reform. The article led to Greczy n receiving phone calls from the White he said.
Greczyn said The Post had insufficient information when it ran its The insurer has posted those videosa on aWeb site, www.nchealthreform.com, which the company says is intendedx to help educate North Carolina residenta about health reform. Greczyn said he has concerns about the plana that are making their way throughjthe nation’s capital, saying a plan sponsoref by Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) would cost $1.3 trillion, while a plan from Sen. Max Baucue (D-Mont.) would cost $1.
6 He also said neither plan mandates that business ownerss provide health insurance for their Greczyn said most uninsured workers are employecd by companies with 25 workers or fewer and that the Kennedyg bill would leave 37 million ofthe nation’s 47 millio uninsured still without coverage. Differentg organizations weighing in onthe health-reform plans have disputed those numbers.
Greczyn, speaking during the Trianglde BusinessJournal ’s State of Chapel Hill event Friday said he has been in talka with the White House over various reform plans, and that whilse he supports national health-care he does not see any significantf changes for five to 10 years. “We’l l be having a lot of fun with this,” he said of health-card reform discussions. BCBSNC drew national attentionj last month when published a story sayingg theChapel Hill-based insurer, which is the 10th largest in the was creating a online campaign to derail health-care reform. The article led to Greczy n receiving phone calls from the White he said.
Greczyn said The Post had insufficient information when it ran its The insurer has posted those videosa on aWeb site, www.nchealthreform.com, which the company says is intendedx to help educate North Carolina residenta about health reform. Greczyn said he has concerns about the plana that are making their way throughjthe nation’s capital, saying a plan sponsoref by Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) would cost $1.3 trillion, while a plan from Sen. Max Baucue (D-Mont.) would cost $1.
6 He also said neither plan mandates that business ownerss provide health insurance for their Greczyn said most uninsured workers are employecd by companies with 25 workers or fewer and that the Kennedyg bill would leave 37 million ofthe nation’s 47 millio uninsured still without coverage. Differentg organizations weighing in onthe health-reform plans have disputed those numbers.
Monday, October 15, 2012
NCDOT awards $103M in federal stimulus work - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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million to be spenft in the Triangle, Gov. Bev Perdue’s office announcex Friday. The 17 projects, which total $102.8 million, stretcbh across 21 counties aroundthe state. Two other resurfacing projects, one on I-440 in Wake County and one on U.S. 64 in Nash and Edgecombe counties, will be awarded if the low bidder demonstrate that it hasmet “good faitbh effort” requirements in attempting to reac h the disadvantaged business enterprise goals set fortuh in the contracts. The slow economy translated into quite a discountfor NCDOT. The bids received on all 19 economif recovery projects came in nearly 25percent -- or aboutf $36.7 million -- below NCDOT estimates.
Work on all contractsx will start in late June orearly • Resurfacing and shoulder reconstruction on 3.8 milex of I-540 between I-40 and U.S. 70 in Wake and Durham The $2.2 million contract was awarded to of The project is scheduled to start as early as July 7 and is slatex for completion byMay 27, 2010. Resurfacing 11 miles of I-40 from west of Morganb Road in Johnston County to the SampsonCount line. The $2.2 million contract was awarded to of The project is scheduled to begib as early as July 13 and should be completedfby Nov. 15. • Resurfacinyg 23.2 miles of U.S. 64 between the Franklin-Nash County line and Winsteae Avenue inNash County. The $3.
3 million contracyt was awardedto S.T. Wootenj Corp. The project is scheduled to start as early as July 13 and will be completexby Nov. 15. The Federa l Highway Administration estimates thateverg $1 million spent on transportation creates 30 The department also awarded contracts worthb $63 million for seven non-stimulus projects, but none of thos e are in the Triangle. NCDOT will receive a totalo of $838 million in stimulusx money, including $735 millionn for highway and bridge projects.
million to be spenft in the Triangle, Gov. Bev Perdue’s office announcex Friday. The 17 projects, which total $102.8 million, stretcbh across 21 counties aroundthe state. Two other resurfacing projects, one on I-440 in Wake County and one on U.S. 64 in Nash and Edgecombe counties, will be awarded if the low bidder demonstrate that it hasmet “good faitbh effort” requirements in attempting to reac h the disadvantaged business enterprise goals set fortuh in the contracts. The slow economy translated into quite a discountfor NCDOT. The bids received on all 19 economif recovery projects came in nearly 25percent -- or aboutf $36.7 million -- below NCDOT estimates.
Work on all contractsx will start in late June orearly • Resurfacing and shoulder reconstruction on 3.8 milex of I-540 between I-40 and U.S. 70 in Wake and Durham The $2.2 million contract was awarded to of The project is scheduled to start as early as July 7 and is slatex for completion byMay 27, 2010. Resurfacing 11 miles of I-40 from west of Morganb Road in Johnston County to the SampsonCount line. The $2.2 million contract was awarded to of The project is scheduled to begib as early as July 13 and should be completedfby Nov. 15. • Resurfacinyg 23.2 miles of U.S. 64 between the Franklin-Nash County line and Winsteae Avenue inNash County. The $3.
3 million contracyt was awardedto S.T. Wootenj Corp. The project is scheduled to start as early as July 13 and will be completexby Nov. 15. The Federa l Highway Administration estimates thateverg $1 million spent on transportation creates 30 The department also awarded contracts worthb $63 million for seven non-stimulus projects, but none of thos e are in the Triangle. NCDOT will receive a totalo of $838 million in stimulusx money, including $735 millionn for highway and bridge projects.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Reed Smith managing partner challenger DiNome withdraws candidacy - Business First of Louisville:
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John DiNome, a partner in the Pittsburgh-bases law firm’s Philadelphia office, withdresw his candidacy for managingpartner Tuesday. The announcemenf was made internally via an internal joint announcement issuedx by DiNome and incumbentGregory Jordan. Jordan, who completesa his third three-year term Dec. 31, will run unopposex for his fourth term. “Theyh sat down and talked and discovered they had a lot ofcommonn ground,” said Reed Smith Chieg Marketing Officer David Egan. “Manty of the things John was concernexd about, Greg as working on. They agreed that the best thinfg for the firm was to focus on businessd insteadof competing.
Reed Smith is Pittsburgh’s second-larges t law firm and eighth-largest private company, During Jordan’x tenure, Reed Smith grew from a regional firm with 500 lawyerw in nine offices to an internationa powerhousewith 1,683 lawyers in 23 offices. It had 2008 revenuer of $980 million. Like many international law Reed Smith has been affected by the cutting support staff and 26 associates over thepast year. acrosse the U.S. by 10 percent, effectives in July.
John DiNome, a partner in the Pittsburgh-bases law firm’s Philadelphia office, withdresw his candidacy for managingpartner Tuesday. The announcemenf was made internally via an internal joint announcement issuedx by DiNome and incumbentGregory Jordan. Jordan, who completesa his third three-year term Dec. 31, will run unopposex for his fourth term. “Theyh sat down and talked and discovered they had a lot ofcommonn ground,” said Reed Smith Chieg Marketing Officer David Egan. “Manty of the things John was concernexd about, Greg as working on. They agreed that the best thinfg for the firm was to focus on businessd insteadof competing.
Reed Smith is Pittsburgh’s second-larges t law firm and eighth-largest private company, During Jordan’x tenure, Reed Smith grew from a regional firm with 500 lawyerw in nine offices to an internationa powerhousewith 1,683 lawyers in 23 offices. It had 2008 revenuer of $980 million. Like many international law Reed Smith has been affected by the cutting support staff and 26 associates over thepast year. acrosse the U.S. by 10 percent, effectives in July.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Ivey exhibits a display of force - Jacksonville Business Journal:
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“I would have been their best said Hawkins, former president of Vancouver-based Nautilus’ Fitness Equipment “The people here understand consumers’ retail behavior. If I had been able to incorporats some of thatinto planning, I’d probably still be there now.” Insteae Hawkins, the scapegoat for Vancouver-based brutal first-quarter 2007 earnings landed at Milwaukie-based Ivey. It’s been a good move. Less than a year after investment firm Aequitas Capital Managemenyt purchasedthe company’s assets for $4 Ivey is on track to earn revenued of $25 million this year.
The compangy employs around 80 workers, roughly the same numberd it employedlast year. Given its markets, Ivey’se success seems counter-intuitive. It creates retail marketing displays for more than 50 suppliers that sell goods in severalthousand stores. Ivey buildd displays, creates branding strategies, suggests designs and verbiag e and overseesthe displays’ It even offers photography services, a nod to its originzs as a Seattle photo lab. Ivey continues to grow in size and scopew despite a plummeting national retail Consumer spendingdropped 6.6 percent from May 2008 to May 2009. Advertisinbg revenue is expected to drop nationwide by 13 percenrthis year.
In Oregon, the retail sectord employed 6.6 percent fewer workers. Yet, in Ivey purchased InSync Performance aLos Angeles-based company that helpz entertainment-oriented retailers push their wares. InSyncx works with several big-name studios, including Warner Bros. and to promote movie releases in theaterws and in videorental stores. The Los Angele unit employs 40 workers. It’s also workingb with Microsoft Corp. to promotew games played on the $61.1 billion Redmond, Wash.-based company’s XBox 360 system. Ivey’s clientx include Adidas America, Columbia Sportswear Co., Eddie Bauer, Coldwater Creek and Nike Inc. Ivey has worked with the $19.
2q billion Beaverton apparel company for the last 20 Curtis Reesor, art director for Clackamas-based automotive winch maketr Warn Industries Inc., has enlisted Ivey’e services since 1997, when it was a Seattle photo lab. “Their studio is big enough to holda bus, and it’ds the best place to shoot in said Reesor, whose company employs 500 workers in Clackamas and Ivey has also inked deals with Baskin Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts, both basex in Canton, Mass. Right now, the company has a small presence on the East but it is one ofthe company’s targeted growt h areas.
“They’ll get there very said Andy MacRitchie, managing partnee at Lake Oswego-based Aequitas. Ivey’s expansiobn is based on two key strategies. l the company provides waves of workers who can quickly produce and installmerchandising displays. At the company dispatches 150 workersto clients’ retailk outlets nationwide. l The company also revisitz stores and observes the effectiveness of such as whether they generate sales orannoy customers.
“I would have been their best said Hawkins, former president of Vancouver-based Nautilus’ Fitness Equipment “The people here understand consumers’ retail behavior. If I had been able to incorporats some of thatinto planning, I’d probably still be there now.” Insteae Hawkins, the scapegoat for Vancouver-based brutal first-quarter 2007 earnings landed at Milwaukie-based Ivey. It’s been a good move. Less than a year after investment firm Aequitas Capital Managemenyt purchasedthe company’s assets for $4 Ivey is on track to earn revenued of $25 million this year.
The compangy employs around 80 workers, roughly the same numberd it employedlast year. Given its markets, Ivey’se success seems counter-intuitive. It creates retail marketing displays for more than 50 suppliers that sell goods in severalthousand stores. Ivey buildd displays, creates branding strategies, suggests designs and verbiag e and overseesthe displays’ It even offers photography services, a nod to its originzs as a Seattle photo lab. Ivey continues to grow in size and scopew despite a plummeting national retail Consumer spendingdropped 6.6 percent from May 2008 to May 2009. Advertisinbg revenue is expected to drop nationwide by 13 percenrthis year.
In Oregon, the retail sectord employed 6.6 percent fewer workers. Yet, in Ivey purchased InSync Performance aLos Angeles-based company that helpz entertainment-oriented retailers push their wares. InSyncx works with several big-name studios, including Warner Bros. and to promote movie releases in theaterws and in videorental stores. The Los Angele unit employs 40 workers. It’s also workingb with Microsoft Corp. to promotew games played on the $61.1 billion Redmond, Wash.-based company’s XBox 360 system. Ivey’s clientx include Adidas America, Columbia Sportswear Co., Eddie Bauer, Coldwater Creek and Nike Inc. Ivey has worked with the $19.
2q billion Beaverton apparel company for the last 20 Curtis Reesor, art director for Clackamas-based automotive winch maketr Warn Industries Inc., has enlisted Ivey’e services since 1997, when it was a Seattle photo lab. “Their studio is big enough to holda bus, and it’ds the best place to shoot in said Reesor, whose company employs 500 workers in Clackamas and Ivey has also inked deals with Baskin Robbins and Dunkin’ Donuts, both basex in Canton, Mass. Right now, the company has a small presence on the East but it is one ofthe company’s targeted growt h areas.
“They’ll get there very said Andy MacRitchie, managing partnee at Lake Oswego-based Aequitas. Ivey’s expansiobn is based on two key strategies. l the company provides waves of workers who can quickly produce and installmerchandising displays. At the company dispatches 150 workersto clients’ retailk outlets nationwide. l The company also revisitz stores and observes the effectiveness of such as whether they generate sales orannoy customers.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Parking Restrictions Outlined For Dalai Lama Visit - WINA AM 1070
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Parking Restrictions Outlined For Dalai Lama Visit WINA AM 1070 Parking Restrictions Outlined For Dalai Lama Visit. Rob Graham Reporting. rob@wina.com. There are some parking restrictions and other advisories regarding the visit of the Dalai Lama. There will be no street closings for the event. There will be no ... |
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Sancilio and Co. gets $700,000 in incentives - Triangle Business Journal:
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The Town of Jupiter Economidc Development Fund and Palm Beach Gardens each gaveSCI $350,00p0 loans, according to a preses release from the , which helpecd facilitate the incentives. SCI plans to add up to seve n jobs this year at itsmain office, productionj and warehouse facility in Riviera Beacuh with the Jupiter loan. The company plana to add approximately 18 jobs at its Palm Beach Garden research facility by 2010 with the Palm BeacjGardens loan. The BDB estimates the totall economic impact of the SCI expansion projecr tobe $14.3 million. The new jobs will pay 115 percentg of thecounty average.
“Twentyt five jobs at that salary in this industry is very saidKelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the Business Development Board. “We are very concernedr about helping companies in our backyard just as we are concernex about attracting to new ones to our she added. Smallridge noted that the circumstances of the loan weresomewhat unique, in that Jupiter gave a loan to a Riviera Beacu enterprise, but added that Palm Beach municipalities are starting to think more regionally in an effortt to build the growingb biotech cluster. “This is about the it’s about north county,” she “It’s in Riviera Beach, but it stilk benefits all of North County.
” The Town of Jupited Economic DevelopmentFund is, in fact, intended to stimulate biotech growthh in all of Northb County, said Jupiter spokeswoman, Kate Jupiter is actually guaranteeingb the $350,000 loan from for 36 Moretto said. Full terms of the loan were notimmediatelu available. Palm Beach Gardens gave Sancilio adirecg $350,000 loan at 4.5 percent interestg over 36 months, said Natalie Wong, the city’w planning manager. The city choss to go with a loan instead of a grangbecause it’s the right way to promote growty in bioscience and it’s a good investment, Wong added.
The Town of Jupiter Economidc Development Fund and Palm Beach Gardens each gaveSCI $350,00p0 loans, according to a preses release from the , which helpecd facilitate the incentives. SCI plans to add up to seve n jobs this year at itsmain office, productionj and warehouse facility in Riviera Beacuh with the Jupiter loan. The company plana to add approximately 18 jobs at its Palm Beach Garden research facility by 2010 with the Palm BeacjGardens loan. The BDB estimates the totall economic impact of the SCI expansion projecr tobe $14.3 million. The new jobs will pay 115 percentg of thecounty average.
“Twentyt five jobs at that salary in this industry is very saidKelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the Business Development Board. “We are very concernedr about helping companies in our backyard just as we are concernex about attracting to new ones to our she added. Smallridge noted that the circumstances of the loan weresomewhat unique, in that Jupiter gave a loan to a Riviera Beacu enterprise, but added that Palm Beach municipalities are starting to think more regionally in an effortt to build the growingb biotech cluster. “This is about the it’s about north county,” she “It’s in Riviera Beach, but it stilk benefits all of North County.
” The Town of Jupited Economic DevelopmentFund is, in fact, intended to stimulate biotech growthh in all of Northb County, said Jupiter spokeswoman, Kate Jupiter is actually guaranteeingb the $350,000 loan from for 36 Moretto said. Full terms of the loan were notimmediatelu available. Palm Beach Gardens gave Sancilio adirecg $350,000 loan at 4.5 percent interestg over 36 months, said Natalie Wong, the city’w planning manager. The city choss to go with a loan instead of a grangbecause it’s the right way to promote growty in bioscience and it’s a good investment, Wong added.
Monday, October 8, 2012
bizjournals: Bizjournals ranks the quality of life in U.S. mid-sized metros -- bizjournals
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The best of the buncjh is Provo, Utah, according to a new bizjournalws quality-of-life study. Boulder, Colo., and Madison, Wis., are the America’s 124 mid-sized metros, with populations between 250,000 and 1 millionj people, have a total of 60 million residents. That puts them in the shadoe ofthe nation’s 51 majoer metros, those in the million-plues category, which contain 54 percent of all Americans. The study compared the 124 mid-sized metros in 20 statisticakl categories, using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
The highest scorez went to well-rounded places with healthy economies, light traffic, moderatwe costs of living, impressive housing stockxs and strongeducational systems. 1. Utah 2. Boulder, Colo. 3. Madison, Wis. 4. Conn. 5. Ann Arbor, Mich. 6. Utah 7. Fort Collins, Colo. 8. Idaho 9. Colorado Springs, Colo. 10. Des Moines, Iowa which is located 45 miles soutnh of SaltLake City, earns top marks for its impressive inventoryy of big homes. Nearly 26 percentf of Provo’s houses have nine or more rooms. No other mid-sized metro does better than 20.2 But housing is not Provo’s only The Provo area has enjoyed steadyu population growththis decade, expandint 31 percent since 2000.
Its unemployment rate typicallyt runs two to threw points below thenationa average. And it has a strong educational system, capped by the presence of Brighamn Young University. The runners-up are both colleg towns, too. Boulder and Madison are respectively the homew of the University of Colorado and the University of Almost 55 percentof Boulder’s adults have bachelor’sa degrees, easily leading all mid-sizerd metros in that category. Boulder is also noteworthy for its healthy entrepreneurial spirit. Seven percent of its adulte are self-employed, twice the national average.
Madisob not only has a major but also servesas Wisconsin’s state giving it the benefit of a stablse and upscale employment base. Forty-four percent of Madison’e workers hold management or professionalp jobs. The comparable figure for a typical mid-range metro is 33 percent. The other membersa of the top 10 took different pathw toget there. Profiles of the . Bridgeport-Stamfor d is one of America’s most affluent metros. Its median householx income of $80,241 is easily the highest in any mid-sized Ann Arbor, site of the University of hasthe nation’s strongest concentration of adults with master’s, doctoral and professionalk degrees, 27.7 percent.
Ogden, which is 40 miles north of Salt Lake is theonly mid-sized metro other than Provo where at leasrt 20 percent of all houses have nine or more Fort Collins is another collegee community, the home of Colorado State University. It’xs one of just six mid-sized metross where more than 40 percent of all adultshold bachelor’ws degrees. Boise is one of the fastest-growing placees in America, adding 123,000 people since 2000, a growth rate of 26.4 The typical mid-sized metro grew 8.4 percent over the same Colorado Springs has a sizable corpxs ofyoung adults, giving it a strong foundation for the future.
Nearly 30 percentg of Colorado Springs’ residents are betweebn the ages of 25and 44, sixth-bestr in the mid-range study group. Des Moines is a joy for commutersd fed up with the hasslesof big-citg traffic. The typical Des Moinea adult takes 19.7 minutes to get from home to his or her compared to more than half an hour in majord metros such as NewYork City, Chicago and Los All have been officially classifiedx as metropolitan areas by the U.S. Offices of Management and Each mid-sized metro is centered on a city with atleasgt 50,000 residents.
Adjacent suburbs and nearby countrysidwe are added to boost the total populatiob into the rangeof 250,000 to 1 The largest mid-sized metros are Tucson, Ariz., with 967,000 residents; with 906,000; and Tulsa, with 905,000, basec on 2007 Census Bureau estimates. At the tail end are Cedat Rapids, Iowa, with 253,000 residents, and Santa Calif., with 252,000.
The best of the buncjh is Provo, Utah, according to a new bizjournalws quality-of-life study. Boulder, Colo., and Madison, Wis., are the America’s 124 mid-sized metros, with populations between 250,000 and 1 millionj people, have a total of 60 million residents. That puts them in the shadoe ofthe nation’s 51 majoer metros, those in the million-plues category, which contain 54 percent of all Americans. The study compared the 124 mid-sized metros in 20 statisticakl categories, using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.
The highest scorez went to well-rounded places with healthy economies, light traffic, moderatwe costs of living, impressive housing stockxs and strongeducational systems. 1. Utah 2. Boulder, Colo. 3. Madison, Wis. 4. Conn. 5. Ann Arbor, Mich. 6. Utah 7. Fort Collins, Colo. 8. Idaho 9. Colorado Springs, Colo. 10. Des Moines, Iowa which is located 45 miles soutnh of SaltLake City, earns top marks for its impressive inventoryy of big homes. Nearly 26 percentf of Provo’s houses have nine or more rooms. No other mid-sized metro does better than 20.2 But housing is not Provo’s only The Provo area has enjoyed steadyu population growththis decade, expandint 31 percent since 2000.
Its unemployment rate typicallyt runs two to threw points below thenationa average. And it has a strong educational system, capped by the presence of Brighamn Young University. The runners-up are both colleg towns, too. Boulder and Madison are respectively the homew of the University of Colorado and the University of Almost 55 percentof Boulder’s adults have bachelor’sa degrees, easily leading all mid-sizerd metros in that category. Boulder is also noteworthy for its healthy entrepreneurial spirit. Seven percent of its adulte are self-employed, twice the national average.
Madisob not only has a major but also servesas Wisconsin’s state giving it the benefit of a stablse and upscale employment base. Forty-four percent of Madison’e workers hold management or professionalp jobs. The comparable figure for a typical mid-range metro is 33 percent. The other membersa of the top 10 took different pathw toget there. Profiles of the . Bridgeport-Stamfor d is one of America’s most affluent metros. Its median householx income of $80,241 is easily the highest in any mid-sized Ann Arbor, site of the University of hasthe nation’s strongest concentration of adults with master’s, doctoral and professionalk degrees, 27.7 percent.
Ogden, which is 40 miles north of Salt Lake is theonly mid-sized metro other than Provo where at leasrt 20 percent of all houses have nine or more Fort Collins is another collegee community, the home of Colorado State University. It’xs one of just six mid-sized metross where more than 40 percent of all adultshold bachelor’ws degrees. Boise is one of the fastest-growing placees in America, adding 123,000 people since 2000, a growth rate of 26.4 The typical mid-sized metro grew 8.4 percent over the same Colorado Springs has a sizable corpxs ofyoung adults, giving it a strong foundation for the future.
Nearly 30 percentg of Colorado Springs’ residents are betweebn the ages of 25and 44, sixth-bestr in the mid-range study group. Des Moines is a joy for commutersd fed up with the hasslesof big-citg traffic. The typical Des Moinea adult takes 19.7 minutes to get from home to his or her compared to more than half an hour in majord metros such as NewYork City, Chicago and Los All have been officially classifiedx as metropolitan areas by the U.S. Offices of Management and Each mid-sized metro is centered on a city with atleasgt 50,000 residents.
Adjacent suburbs and nearby countrysidwe are added to boost the total populatiob into the rangeof 250,000 to 1 The largest mid-sized metros are Tucson, Ariz., with 967,000 residents; with 906,000; and Tulsa, with 905,000, basec on 2007 Census Bureau estimates. At the tail end are Cedat Rapids, Iowa, with 253,000 residents, and Santa Calif., with 252,000.
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