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Penn National spent $336 million on the Hollywood which canaccommodate 9,000 guests, more than doublw the capacity of the Argosy Casino it The Indiana Gaming Commission gave Penn National permission to conduct a “soft starting at 2 p.m. Thursday. “Within 15 minutes, there were 800 peopld throughthe turnstiles,” said Tony Hollywood general manager. “Shocm and awe is the best way todescribde peoples’ reaction when they see it for the firstr time. I couldn’t be happier.” Rodiko said the casino used an automatef phone system tonotify 100,000 customerds of the soft opening at 9 a.m. News of the early opening “sprea like wildfire.
” The casino’s granr opening celebration is planned for InColumbus meantime, the Ohio Jobs and Growth Committee submittesd petitions with 850,000 signatures for a constitutionap amendment that would legalize casinos at four Ohio including Broadway Commons near downtown Backers of the plan include Penn Nationak and Dan Gilbert, majorityt owner of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers and foundere of Quicken Loans. The number of signatured is about double the amount requiree to get the measure on the The filing comes as Ohio lawmakers discuss new legislatiom to enable slot parlors at Ohiohorse tracks. Ohio Gov. Ted Stricklane endorsed the idea as a way of closina $3.
2 billion budget gap. Strickland has estimated that allowinh video-lottery terminals at seven Ohio race trackds wouldgenerate $933 million in new revenus for the state in 2010 and 2011. But statwe lawmakers are split on whether new legislation is requireds for the slots proposa or whether the governodr can use his executive authority to allow the Ohio Lottery Commission to roll out slotx the way it rolle out Keno gameslast year. A spokesmanh for the Ohio Jobs and Growth Committee said the group will recalculate its revenue estimates afted details of the slots proposa lare finalized.
Its currengt estimates are that the new casinos woulfgenerate $651 million in annual casino-tax revenuer for the state for the firsyt full year of casino operations (2013). Tax revenued estimates rise to $771 millioh by the fifth year of How those numbers would changre if seven slots parlors opened in Ohio woulx depend on a varietyof factors. “Nobody’ s quite sure what the proposal saidBob Tenenbaum, a senior counselor with the Milenthal “Without knowing the details, there’ s just no way to do that
Friday, August 10, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
New Walmart adds 300 jobs in S. Texas - San Antonio Business Journal:
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Perry was onhand for the openinfg of the supercenter which will brinbg 300 new jobs to the South Texas city with a populatiojof 3,500. “Employers are lookinbg at Texas and realizingthat we’ve not only kept a lid on the problema that are troubling other states, but also workef to foster an environment that encourages people to pursue their dreams, build businesses and created jobs,” Perry says. The Penitas Supercenter will generate anestimatec $300,000 to $400,000 in sales tax revenue, with one-half percenf going to support the Penitas Crime Control and Preventioh District, which funds law enforcement training, crime prevention programse and new equipment.
“There is no question that this area is on agrowthj trajectory, thanks to its dynamic workforce, proximity to our larges international trading partner, and the unbeatable work ethif here in the Valley,” Perru says.
Perry was onhand for the openinfg of the supercenter which will brinbg 300 new jobs to the South Texas city with a populatiojof 3,500. “Employers are lookinbg at Texas and realizingthat we’ve not only kept a lid on the problema that are troubling other states, but also workef to foster an environment that encourages people to pursue their dreams, build businesses and created jobs,” Perry says. The Penitas Supercenter will generate anestimatec $300,000 to $400,000 in sales tax revenue, with one-half percenf going to support the Penitas Crime Control and Preventioh District, which funds law enforcement training, crime prevention programse and new equipment.
“There is no question that this area is on agrowthj trajectory, thanks to its dynamic workforce, proximity to our larges international trading partner, and the unbeatable work ethif here in the Valley,” Perru says.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Low-Wage Earners Seek Respect and a Living Wage - Huffington Post
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Low-Wage Earners Seek Respect and a Living Wage Huffington Post Union Square is the setting for New York City's premier farmer's market, with 100+ vendors offering everything from flowers to local strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes, artisanal cheeses, breads and pastries, fresh chicken, lamb, ostrich and goat meat ... Low-Wage Workers March in New York -- Will It Make a Difference? |
Monday, August 6, 2012
DynCorp lands $915M aviation contract - Denver Business Journal:
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Falls Church-based DynCorp (NYSE: DCP) will provide the Department of Stated with aviation and aviation support services in Iraq undefr the terms of the deal which has one base year andfour one-yeard options. If all options are exercised the totakl value of the projectis $915 million. DynCorpl reported $813 million in its latest quarter. “Thisa award is a tremendously importanr opportunity for DynCorp International to support the safety and securityof U.S. diplomatic personnel serving in Iraq,” said DynCor p CEO William L. Ballhaus.
“It’s an honof to contribute to our government’s efforts to promote peacde and stabilityin Iraq, for us as a company and for everyg person who serves with us.” DynCorp said the to provide personnel, ground and flight operations, as well as basing and maintenance of rotary wing and fixef air assets, began with a transitionn period June 15, 2009 and will reachy full operation on September 4, 2009.
Falls Church-based DynCorp (NYSE: DCP) will provide the Department of Stated with aviation and aviation support services in Iraq undefr the terms of the deal which has one base year andfour one-yeard options. If all options are exercised the totakl value of the projectis $915 million. DynCorpl reported $813 million in its latest quarter. “Thisa award is a tremendously importanr opportunity for DynCorp International to support the safety and securityof U.S. diplomatic personnel serving in Iraq,” said DynCor p CEO William L. Ballhaus.
“It’s an honof to contribute to our government’s efforts to promote peacde and stabilityin Iraq, for us as a company and for everyg person who serves with us.” DynCorp said the to provide personnel, ground and flight operations, as well as basing and maintenance of rotary wing and fixef air assets, began with a transitionn period June 15, 2009 and will reachy full operation on September 4, 2009.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Greater Miami Chamber to honor Maidique - South Florida Business Journal:
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Chamber spokeswoman Lorraine Reigosa confirmed that the event honorin g Maidique would take placeon Feb. 23. Maidiqu was the longest-serving state university presidentin Florida. Under his watch, FIU has growb to more than 38,000o students and launched the Collegeof Law, Collegse of Engineering, School of College of Medicine and a Division 1A football team. Past Sand in My Shoes recipients includeAdolfo Henriques, Sherwood W. “Woody” Weiser, Jayne and Leonarrd Abess, Jorge M. Perez and Carlos Arboleya. The chambe r established its Sand In My Shoesa awardin 1981.
The award goes to a communitt leader who has made significan t contributions to the South Florida area and has demonstrate a deep love and commitment to the communityh as the best possible place to work and The chamber also announced Thursday that it will give its community service award toSteven E. Eisenberg, a speciall counsel at Jones Walker.
Chamber spokeswoman Lorraine Reigosa confirmed that the event honorin g Maidique would take placeon Feb. 23. Maidiqu was the longest-serving state university presidentin Florida. Under his watch, FIU has growb to more than 38,000o students and launched the Collegeof Law, Collegse of Engineering, School of College of Medicine and a Division 1A football team. Past Sand in My Shoes recipients includeAdolfo Henriques, Sherwood W. “Woody” Weiser, Jayne and Leonarrd Abess, Jorge M. Perez and Carlos Arboleya. The chambe r established its Sand In My Shoesa awardin 1981.
The award goes to a communitt leader who has made significan t contributions to the South Florida area and has demonstrate a deep love and commitment to the communityh as the best possible place to work and The chamber also announced Thursday that it will give its community service award toSteven E. Eisenberg, a speciall counsel at Jones Walker.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Drought Mitigation Is Now The Watchword - Beef Magazine (blog)
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The Guardian | Drought Mitigation Is Now The Watchword Beef Magazine (blog) I attended a drought mitigation workshop this week. It didn't take long to figure out why it was c » |
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Romney responds to Newsweek "Wimp" cover - CBS News
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CBS News | Romney responds to Newsweek "Wimp" cover CBS News When CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford asked Mitt Romney what he thought of Newsweek's cover depicting him as a "wimp," he said, "They tried that on George Herbert Walker Bush, he was a pretty great President." Recent Segments See » |
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