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Sunday, September 30, 2012
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
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OregonLive.com | Solar power company banks on loan, but skeptics question government ... Fox News The failure of Solyndra cost U.S. taxpayers more than a half-billion dollars. The second solar panel maker that received a loan from the Department of Energy, Abound, is also now in bankruptcy. Based in Longmont, Colo., Abound spent $70 million of its ... SoloPower, Solar Company With US Loan Guarantee, Opens Factory Get Bendy: Flexible Solar Panel Company Opens Oregon Factory US poised to hand over $197 million to another solar panel start-up |
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Serb workers block Danube over wage arrears - Reuters
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Serb workers block Danube over wage arrears Reuters Workers block Danube over overdue wages, benefits. * Navigation in Novi Sad halted, access to key oil refinery blocked. * New government faces rising social discontent. By Fedja Grulovic. NOVI SAD, Serbia, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Workers at a Serbian ... |
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
ADP reports 532,000 May job cuts - San Antonio Business Journal:
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Payroll firm ADP reportecd Wednesday that companies inthe U.S. cut an estimated 532,00 0 workers from payrolls last month. ADP also revised highed its estimate of cuts in Aprilto 545,00o0 from the previous estimate of 491,000. The ADP report noted losse s across all sizes and categoriezs of businesses with large business payrollsdeclining 100,000, medium businessex shedding 223,000 jobs and small businesses cuttingh 209,000 employees. The goods-producing secto r lost 267,000 jobs while the service-producing sector declined by 265,000 positions. The Labor Department is due to release its jobs reportyon Friday.
The average analyst estimate for that reporrt of government as well as privatre payrolls is a lossof 520,00p0 payroll positions and an increase in the unemployment rate to 9.2 percenrt from April’s rate of 8.9 On Monday, The Institute for Supplyy Management announced that its factory index rose to the highest level since last September as new orders postedd their first gain since the recession began. On Tuesdayy the National Association of Realtors reportecd that pending sales ofexisting homes, or contracts signe but not closed, rose 6.7 percent in April, the largestg increase in six years.
Payroll firm ADP reportecd Wednesday that companies inthe U.S. cut an estimated 532,00 0 workers from payrolls last month. ADP also revised highed its estimate of cuts in Aprilto 545,00o0 from the previous estimate of 491,000. The ADP report noted losse s across all sizes and categoriezs of businesses with large business payrollsdeclining 100,000, medium businessex shedding 223,000 jobs and small businesses cuttingh 209,000 employees. The goods-producing secto r lost 267,000 jobs while the service-producing sector declined by 265,000 positions. The Labor Department is due to release its jobs reportyon Friday.
The average analyst estimate for that reporrt of government as well as privatre payrolls is a lossof 520,00p0 payroll positions and an increase in the unemployment rate to 9.2 percenrt from April’s rate of 8.9 On Monday, The Institute for Supplyy Management announced that its factory index rose to the highest level since last September as new orders postedd their first gain since the recession began. On Tuesdayy the National Association of Realtors reportecd that pending sales ofexisting homes, or contracts signe but not closed, rose 6.7 percent in April, the largestg increase in six years.
Monday, September 24, 2012
YRC Worldwide restructures executive team - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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In a release, Overland Park-based YRC (Nasdaq: YRCW) said Keithh Lovetro, former president of YRC Regional Transportation; Michaelo Rapken, former executive vice president and chief information Jim Ritchie, former president of YRC and Christina Wise, former vice presidenyt and treasurer, will leave the companty by June 30. YRC also detailedc the following appointments, effective immediately: • John Garcia is executivr vice president and chief sales Garcia is responsible for sales strategy and results throughou t YRC and its regionaploperating companies. Garcia was president of Overland Park-baser ’s largest wireless business unit and chief marketing officetr forSprint (NYSE: S).
• Mike ’s president and COO, assumes responsibility for the operationsd of all YRC Worldwidse regional andnational networks. Tim Wicks, executive vice president and CFO, lead s a newly consolidated organization comprising all strategixc and operational finance activities throughout YRCWorldwide companies. Sheila Taylor, vice president of financer andinvestor relations, assumes the role of treasurer, reporting to Wicks. • Greg Reid, executive vice presiden and chiefmarketing officer, will lead a consolidated marketingy effort, including brand and business development supporting all YRC Worldwide companies.
• Mike executive vice president and chief information and service assumes responsibility for YRC Worldwideinformatiojn technology, YRC customer service and the strategicf direction for the regional customer service functions. Naatz continues to lead YRC Worldwide’d program management efforts, initially designed to support the successfuk integration of Yellowand Roadway. John Carr assumes the role of president forYRC Logistics, leadingg the YRC Worldwide globap logistics management company.
Previously, Carr was COO for YRC Logisticz and president for the Americas and All the executives except Taylor repory directly to YRC Worldwide Chairman and CEO Bill Dan Churay, executive vice president, general counsepl and secretary; and Jim executive vice president of human resources, remainh in their current roles, reporting to Zollars. YRC Worldwide said in the release that the changes will strengthenits “focus on critical areas to streamline decision-making whilre eliminating redundant efforts and costs.” “Today’s announcement is a strategic step as we take advantage of the full poweer of YRC Worldwide,” Zollars said in the release.
“sA functional organization structure allows us to dedicate an even broadert team of seasoned experts to the support of our customerss along all lines of ourbusiness — clearlhy a competitive advantage.” YRC’s announcemen t follows rough road for the company and the truckingh industry the past several months. YRC , or $4.34 a in the first quarter as the freight recession continuedf to weigh down That compared with a lossof $46.37 million, or 82 centd a share, a year earlier. in federal bailouft assistance forpension obligations. Company officiala wouldn’t comment on the report.
More the company sold its headquartere to a group of local investorzs led by Ken Block andStevre Block, principals of Kansas City real estate firm Block & Co. Inc. in a sale-leaseback deal that includes apotentialk 30-year lease for YRC. The compang didn’t disclose the price or buyer, and Ken Blocj said he couldn’t comment because of a confidentialitg agreement, but a YRC Securitiesw and Exchange Commission filing suggested the purchase pricewas $22.5 million. YRC ranks No.
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In a release, Overland Park-based YRC (Nasdaq: YRCW) said Keithh Lovetro, former president of YRC Regional Transportation; Michaelo Rapken, former executive vice president and chief information Jim Ritchie, former president of YRC and Christina Wise, former vice presidenyt and treasurer, will leave the companty by June 30. YRC also detailedc the following appointments, effective immediately: • John Garcia is executivr vice president and chief sales Garcia is responsible for sales strategy and results throughou t YRC and its regionaploperating companies. Garcia was president of Overland Park-baser ’s largest wireless business unit and chief marketing officetr forSprint (NYSE: S).
• Mike ’s president and COO, assumes responsibility for the operationsd of all YRC Worldwidse regional andnational networks. Tim Wicks, executive vice president and CFO, lead s a newly consolidated organization comprising all strategixc and operational finance activities throughout YRCWorldwide companies. Sheila Taylor, vice president of financer andinvestor relations, assumes the role of treasurer, reporting to Wicks. • Greg Reid, executive vice presiden and chiefmarketing officer, will lead a consolidated marketingy effort, including brand and business development supporting all YRC Worldwide companies.
• Mike executive vice president and chief information and service assumes responsibility for YRC Worldwideinformatiojn technology, YRC customer service and the strategicf direction for the regional customer service functions. Naatz continues to lead YRC Worldwide’d program management efforts, initially designed to support the successfuk integration of Yellowand Roadway. John Carr assumes the role of president forYRC Logistics, leadingg the YRC Worldwide globap logistics management company.
Previously, Carr was COO for YRC Logisticz and president for the Americas and All the executives except Taylor repory directly to YRC Worldwide Chairman and CEO Bill Dan Churay, executive vice president, general counsepl and secretary; and Jim executive vice president of human resources, remainh in their current roles, reporting to Zollars. YRC Worldwide said in the release that the changes will strengthenits “focus on critical areas to streamline decision-making whilre eliminating redundant efforts and costs.” “Today’s announcement is a strategic step as we take advantage of the full poweer of YRC Worldwide,” Zollars said in the release.
“sA functional organization structure allows us to dedicate an even broadert team of seasoned experts to the support of our customerss along all lines of ourbusiness — clearlhy a competitive advantage.” YRC’s announcemen t follows rough road for the company and the truckingh industry the past several months. YRC , or $4.34 a in the first quarter as the freight recession continuedf to weigh down That compared with a lossof $46.37 million, or 82 centd a share, a year earlier. in federal bailouft assistance forpension obligations. Company officiala wouldn’t comment on the report.
More the company sold its headquartere to a group of local investorzs led by Ken Block andStevre Block, principals of Kansas City real estate firm Block & Co. Inc. in a sale-leaseback deal that includes apotentialk 30-year lease for YRC. The compang didn’t disclose the price or buyer, and Ken Blocj said he couldn’t comment because of a confidentialitg agreement, but a YRC Securitiesw and Exchange Commission filing suggested the purchase pricewas $22.5 million. YRC ranks No.
2 on the Kansasz City BusinessJournal ’s list of area public
Sunday, September 23, 2012
First National enters agreement with OCC - Sacramento Business Journal:
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The agreement is an outgrowth of an OCC examination of the Winter Park lenderin January. It addresses five areaz of concern and requires to the bank to form a compliance committeew composed of members of its boarfdof directors. The bank is under orders to add procedures to monito r its commercial real estateloan portfolio. It also must implementg a plan to manage loans that are deemedd weak and in jeopardytof deteriorating. • Establishment of a progra m to ensure an adequate allowance for loan andlease • Agreement not to accept brokered deposits in exc.
ess of 10 percent of total deposits without OCC permissionb • Development of a three-yearr plan of operations that incorporates conditions of the First National Chairwoman Susma Patel said in a written statemen t that the bank has taken steps she believes put it in compliancse with the agreement. She said regulatory agenciex are tightening standards for lenders as theeconomyh deteriorates. “The downturn in real estatde valuations in the Florida marketis well-publicized and, as a regulatory agencies are expecting a higher standard of procedural monitorinb of loans secured by commercial real estate,” she said.
The agreement is an outgrowth of an OCC examination of the Winter Park lenderin January. It addresses five areaz of concern and requires to the bank to form a compliance committeew composed of members of its boarfdof directors. The bank is under orders to add procedures to monito r its commercial real estateloan portfolio. It also must implementg a plan to manage loans that are deemedd weak and in jeopardytof deteriorating. • Establishment of a progra m to ensure an adequate allowance for loan andlease • Agreement not to accept brokered deposits in exc.
ess of 10 percent of total deposits without OCC permissionb • Development of a three-yearr plan of operations that incorporates conditions of the First National Chairwoman Susma Patel said in a written statemen t that the bank has taken steps she believes put it in compliancse with the agreement. She said regulatory agenciex are tightening standards for lenders as theeconomyh deteriorates. “The downturn in real estatde valuations in the Florida marketis well-publicized and, as a regulatory agencies are expecting a higher standard of procedural monitorinb of loans secured by commercial real estate,” she said.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Recession means business for 3PLs - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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In lease transactions larger than 250,00p0 square feet, about 75% of those dealxs are tied to third-party logistics companies, according to Tommy vice presidentat . “It has increased to the pace of where it is the dominant piece toda inlarge transactions,” he says. “Thay is a change over time.” Clifg Lynch, executive vice president with , formally knownn as , Inc., says third-party logistics firms have been drivinbg leasing activity in Memphissfor 3-4 years, but activity has intensifiee due to the recession. There is a long history of firms outsourcing services when the going gets Lynch has weatheredthree recessions.
In everhy one of them he notice d a trend of companies choosing outsourcing as a more economica means toachieve objectives. “Their (third-partyy logistics firms) business usually gets better during bad Lynch says. “It’s simply because the other firms are lookingh towardthe so-called experts to help them reduce their stafd and save money.” It’s been a steady “The move to outsourcing from corporate Americaw has increased steadily over the past 10 years,” says Brad president of LLC. “When you have times like companies begin to dip their toes inthe water.
They may not want to sign a long-terjm lease for themselves, so they may sign with a third-partgy logistics company on a shorter-term Warehouse-based third-party logistics companies will chargw for the storage ofthe product, eithetr by square footage or by the unit, such as the case or Those firms also charge for distributing the measured either by weight or unit. This outsourciny has the potential to save as muchas 25% for a This saves the company from hiring employees or purchasingv equipment, among other expenses. Companies look at their whole distribution networkx and consultwith third-party logistics or 3PLs, about where to focus distribution activities.
being located as we are, is probably goingt to get more than its fair sharre ofthat third-party logistics activity,” Lynchb says. This has led to increased competition among 3PLs for warehoussspace — and created a new phenomenon in the industrial real estatew business. Historically, a tenant representative contacts a landlordr representative about seeing a space which might meetits client’s Recently, Jackson has been seeing more and more deal proposalsz with similar requirements for squares footage, dock doors and the like. This is a result of working with theirrespective brokers, all chasing the same piecre of business from a manufacturing or distributio n company.
In order to make a bid for a 3PLs have to tour the market and get the quotee rates and then competefor business. “That’s a new dynamic,” Jacksoh says. “It used to be that the company had securethat business. Now, that third-party logistics company hasn’t secureds that business and that’s part of theifr pitch.” An example of this occurred when decidedf to have an outside company runits 647,900-square-foot distributiojn center at 4795 Imagination Drive afterd years of subleasing the space.
“My phone absoluteluy blew up with third-party logistics companies calling to find out abour that building because they all wantecd to chasethat business,” Jacksohn says.
In lease transactions larger than 250,00p0 square feet, about 75% of those dealxs are tied to third-party logistics companies, according to Tommy vice presidentat . “It has increased to the pace of where it is the dominant piece toda inlarge transactions,” he says. “Thay is a change over time.” Clifg Lynch, executive vice president with , formally knownn as , Inc., says third-party logistics firms have been drivinbg leasing activity in Memphissfor 3-4 years, but activity has intensifiee due to the recession. There is a long history of firms outsourcing services when the going gets Lynch has weatheredthree recessions.
In everhy one of them he notice d a trend of companies choosing outsourcing as a more economica means toachieve objectives. “Their (third-partyy logistics firms) business usually gets better during bad Lynch says. “It’s simply because the other firms are lookingh towardthe so-called experts to help them reduce their stafd and save money.” It’s been a steady “The move to outsourcing from corporate Americaw has increased steadily over the past 10 years,” says Brad president of LLC. “When you have times like companies begin to dip their toes inthe water.
They may not want to sign a long-terjm lease for themselves, so they may sign with a third-partgy logistics company on a shorter-term Warehouse-based third-party logistics companies will chargw for the storage ofthe product, eithetr by square footage or by the unit, such as the case or Those firms also charge for distributing the measured either by weight or unit. This outsourciny has the potential to save as muchas 25% for a This saves the company from hiring employees or purchasingv equipment, among other expenses. Companies look at their whole distribution networkx and consultwith third-party logistics or 3PLs, about where to focus distribution activities.
being located as we are, is probably goingt to get more than its fair sharre ofthat third-party logistics activity,” Lynchb says. This has led to increased competition among 3PLs for warehoussspace — and created a new phenomenon in the industrial real estatew business. Historically, a tenant representative contacts a landlordr representative about seeing a space which might meetits client’s Recently, Jackson has been seeing more and more deal proposalsz with similar requirements for squares footage, dock doors and the like. This is a result of working with theirrespective brokers, all chasing the same piecre of business from a manufacturing or distributio n company.
In order to make a bid for a 3PLs have to tour the market and get the quotee rates and then competefor business. “That’s a new dynamic,” Jacksoh says. “It used to be that the company had securethat business. Now, that third-party logistics company hasn’t secureds that business and that’s part of theifr pitch.” An example of this occurred when decidedf to have an outside company runits 647,900-square-foot distributiojn center at 4795 Imagination Drive afterd years of subleasing the space.
“My phone absoluteluy blew up with third-party logistics companies calling to find out abour that building because they all wantecd to chasethat business,” Jacksohn says.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
GM owes $9M to AK Steel - Denver Business Journal:
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About $9.1 million is how much the carmaker owes theWest Chester-baseds steel manufacturer in trade debt, accordingh to a list of GM’d 50 largest unsecured creditors that was included with its initiapl bankruptcy court filings Monday. was listexd as the company’s 33rd largest unsecured creditor. The only othee Ohio company on the list was GoodyeafrTire & Rubber Co. in Akron, whicg is on the hook for almost $7 No Kentucky or Indiana companieds were onthe list. Aside from bond debt and employeee obligations, which account for GM’s five largesg unsecured obligations, the top trade debt disclosed was $122 million owed to Starcom MediavestrGroup Inc. of Chicago.
GM has been AK Steel’e biggest customer for years, although the percentage of total salese it derives from the troubled automotive compang has been declining inrecent years. AK Steel did not disclos e how much it sold to GM in 2008 in its latesrtannual report, but earlier annual reportx disclosed that shipments to GM accounted for 20 percengt of net sales in 2003, 15 percent in 13 percent in 2005, and less than 10 percengt in 2006 and 2007. AK Steep said about 28 percent of its trade receivables outstanding at the end of 2008 were due from businesse associated withthe U.S. automotive industry, including Generalp Motors, Chrysler and Ford.
Its 2008 annuall report also included the followingcautionary disclosure: “Icf any of these three major domestiv automotive companies were to make a bankruptcy filing, it couldr lead to similar filings by supplieras to the automotive industry, many of whom are customers of the The company thus could be adverselyu impacted not only directly by the bankruptc of a major domestic automotive manufacturer, but also indirectly by the resultan t bankruptcies of other customers who supply the automotive The nature of that impac t could be not only a reduction in future but also a loss associater with the potential inability to collect all outstanding accountz receivables.
That could negatively impact the company’s financiaol results and cash flows. The company is monitoring this situation closely and has taken steps to try to mitigate its exposurs to suchadverse impacts, but becausr of current market conditions and the volume of business involved, it cannot eliminate these risks.”
About $9.1 million is how much the carmaker owes theWest Chester-baseds steel manufacturer in trade debt, accordingh to a list of GM’d 50 largest unsecured creditors that was included with its initiapl bankruptcy court filings Monday. was listexd as the company’s 33rd largest unsecured creditor. The only othee Ohio company on the list was GoodyeafrTire & Rubber Co. in Akron, whicg is on the hook for almost $7 No Kentucky or Indiana companieds were onthe list. Aside from bond debt and employeee obligations, which account for GM’s five largesg unsecured obligations, the top trade debt disclosed was $122 million owed to Starcom MediavestrGroup Inc. of Chicago.
GM has been AK Steel’e biggest customer for years, although the percentage of total salese it derives from the troubled automotive compang has been declining inrecent years. AK Steel did not disclos e how much it sold to GM in 2008 in its latesrtannual report, but earlier annual reportx disclosed that shipments to GM accounted for 20 percengt of net sales in 2003, 15 percent in 13 percent in 2005, and less than 10 percengt in 2006 and 2007. AK Steep said about 28 percent of its trade receivables outstanding at the end of 2008 were due from businesse associated withthe U.S. automotive industry, including Generalp Motors, Chrysler and Ford.
Its 2008 annuall report also included the followingcautionary disclosure: “Icf any of these three major domestiv automotive companies were to make a bankruptcy filing, it couldr lead to similar filings by supplieras to the automotive industry, many of whom are customers of the The company thus could be adverselyu impacted not only directly by the bankruptc of a major domestic automotive manufacturer, but also indirectly by the resultan t bankruptcies of other customers who supply the automotive The nature of that impac t could be not only a reduction in future but also a loss associater with the potential inability to collect all outstanding accountz receivables.
That could negatively impact the company’s financiaol results and cash flows. The company is monitoring this situation closely and has taken steps to try to mitigate its exposurs to suchadverse impacts, but becausr of current market conditions and the volume of business involved, it cannot eliminate these risks.”
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Carney: GOP trying to change the subject with 'redistribution' tape - Politico
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Carney: GOP trying to change the subject with 'redistribution' tape Politico The White House suggested that an old tape of President Obama endorsing 'redistribution' is an attempt by Mitt Romney's campaign to change the subject. "I would say that all of us who follow politics and policy, whether we're on this side or your side ... |
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Seiler uses Mo. incentives to grow - Kansas City Business Journal:
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After outgrowing its Webster Groves the company to combine its operation intoone 148,000-square-foot facility at 3433 Tree Courg Industrial Blvd. The company is celebratingf the move with an open housee Fridayand Saturday. Seiler has and expects to be for reimbursement of 50 percent for training through the statedincentive program, said Seiler’s directod of human resources, Dan Ranson. He said the trainint would include new employees as well as improvin g the skill sets of current employees for the fiscal year beginninggnext month.
Seiler is a contract specializingin fire-control equipment, and a distributor of surveyin g instruments, microscopes and Zeiss The manufacturing division produces optical fire-controlo equipment and components, such as periscopes, telescopesa and gunsights, primarily for the The division accounts for about half of Seiler’s which was nearly $50 million in 2008. St. Loui s County is providing Chapter 100 tax abatement for the new said Seiler Executive Vice PresidentRick Seiler. The company bought its new building in Octoberfor $5.8 moving about 150 employees from three previouxs buildings to the new Kirkwood address.
Rick Seiler said Fridahy that in exchange for thetax incentives, the company committedd to add at least 25 jobs and maintain them for 10 At the time the move Presidentr Tom Seiler told the Business Journal that the companuy plans to add between 30 and 40 employeese over the next four to five mostly in manufacturing. Seiler Instrument was founded in 1945. It’es owned by Tom Seiler; his Eric; and his brother,
After outgrowing its Webster Groves the company to combine its operation intoone 148,000-square-foot facility at 3433 Tree Courg Industrial Blvd. The company is celebratingf the move with an open housee Fridayand Saturday. Seiler has and expects to be for reimbursement of 50 percent for training through the statedincentive program, said Seiler’s directod of human resources, Dan Ranson. He said the trainint would include new employees as well as improvin g the skill sets of current employees for the fiscal year beginninggnext month.
Seiler is a contract specializingin fire-control equipment, and a distributor of surveyin g instruments, microscopes and Zeiss The manufacturing division produces optical fire-controlo equipment and components, such as periscopes, telescopesa and gunsights, primarily for the The division accounts for about half of Seiler’s which was nearly $50 million in 2008. St. Loui s County is providing Chapter 100 tax abatement for the new said Seiler Executive Vice PresidentRick Seiler. The company bought its new building in Octoberfor $5.8 moving about 150 employees from three previouxs buildings to the new Kirkwood address.
Rick Seiler said Fridahy that in exchange for thetax incentives, the company committedd to add at least 25 jobs and maintain them for 10 At the time the move Presidentr Tom Seiler told the Business Journal that the companuy plans to add between 30 and 40 employeese over the next four to five mostly in manufacturing. Seiler Instrument was founded in 1945. It’es owned by Tom Seiler; his Eric; and his brother,
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Paterson makes workers
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Kermitt Brooks is now the acting superintendent of the stateeInsurance Department. He replaces former full-time superintendent Eric whose resignation became effectiveJuly 3. Brook s was the No. 2 person in the As acting commissioner, he will earn $165,125 a year. Dinallo is now a visiting professoreat . He had served as commissioner sinceJanuar 2007, the start of former Gov. Eliot Spitzer’se time in office. In the same announcement, Paterson also said he had namesd Robert Beloten as chairman ofthe Workers’ Compensationm board. Beloten replaces Zacharg Weiss, who announced his resignationin June. Belotenn will become chairman onJuly 15. He will earn $120,800 a year.
Beloten became one of the board’s 12 commissionerw in May. He spenft most of his previous caree downstate as a judge in the compensation system. He also worked for four yearsxat , a Long Island law firm specializingy in health care law. Neither appointment requires confirmatiobn by thestate Senate.
Kermitt Brooks is now the acting superintendent of the stateeInsurance Department. He replaces former full-time superintendent Eric whose resignation became effectiveJuly 3. Brook s was the No. 2 person in the As acting commissioner, he will earn $165,125 a year. Dinallo is now a visiting professoreat . He had served as commissioner sinceJanuar 2007, the start of former Gov. Eliot Spitzer’se time in office. In the same announcement, Paterson also said he had namesd Robert Beloten as chairman ofthe Workers’ Compensationm board. Beloten replaces Zacharg Weiss, who announced his resignationin June. Belotenn will become chairman onJuly 15. He will earn $120,800 a year.
Beloten became one of the board’s 12 commissionerw in May. He spenft most of his previous caree downstate as a judge in the compensation system. He also worked for four yearsxat , a Long Island law firm specializingy in health care law. Neither appointment requires confirmatiobn by thestate Senate.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Bill Cowher Executive Profile
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Isis mobile payment service hits snag, delays trial run - CNET
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GigaOM | Isis mobile payment service hits snag, delays trial run CNET Isis is one of several parties attempting to roll out a broader system of mobile payments, which would enable you to purchase goods and services by waving a smartphone at a cash register, subway turnstile, or inside a taxi. Unlike a higher profile ... Delays Strike Mobile-Pa yments Test |
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Slot machines could come to MIA - bizjournals Business Travel Guide
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voted on Tuesday to allow county staff to ask the statee for a permit that mighr allowthe machines. Staff said the machines would be limiterd to restricted areas beyond thesecurity checkpoint. Most commissioners supportedf the idea, but a including Natacha Seijas, raised concerns about the message it would send to travelersand tourists. She also said allowiny them in restricted areas might soon open the door to widespread gamblinyg operations atthe airport. “This is the firs bite to the apple,” said Seijas, who nonethelesd called herself a fanof “I’m feeling this apple has poison in it and I’mj not biting.
“ The proposal is part of a package of strategies designed to raise additional monety for MIA and the county’s otheer aviation facilities, which cost $600 million annuall y to operate. The airport has an ongoing $6.2 billion capital improvemenf campaign that has run hundreds of million of dollars overthe budget. Fees paid by airlinee provide much of the fundsd to runthe airport. However, commissioners are concernecd that the fees will be so airlines will shun MIA for lowecost airports, such as . Takiny the growth of debt into account, the airport will cost $1.1 billionm to operate by 2015, said Miguel Southwell, deputy aviatioj director for business developmentand retention.
Southwelkl referred to the airport in Las Vegas as a model for theproposede program. Although the generates about $40 millionj annually from slots, Southwell projected the county could addaboutg $17 million to its coffers if slots were offeredr here. In addition to the slot machine proposal, county stafr presented a series of strategies they believ will increase aviation revenue that includedrock mining, and oil and gas exploratiobn on land dedicated for aviation use. But the slot machiner proposal generated the most attentionand debate. Tuesday’s vote only allow s the county to apply forthe permit, with staff stillo having to return to commissioners to pursuwe a license to operate.
Southwell said quick actio was needed because of a windoew of opportunity that would close by Once Gov. Charlie Crist finalized a gamblingv pact with the FloridaSeminolew Indians, he said the window would County staff expects the permit window to be open from November until mid-January, Southwell said. Commisisoner Carlos Gimenez, who votecd for the proposal, echoed the sentimentw of many commissioners who said the countyh should havethe option. Commissioner Bruno Barreirop emphasized thatif approved, the slot machines had to be restrictee to areas beyond the securityg checkpoint and should not compete with existinb gambling facilities, including racetracks.
Commissione Katy Sorenson worried that gambling could create more unforeseen problems by preyingon peoples’ vices. Ron who spoke on behalf of Flagler Dog said the slot machine idea coulxd undermine localgambling operations, which are alreadh in financial jeopardy. He referred specificallt to Flagler, Calder Race Course, Miamii Jai Alai and , which recently won approva for racing, slot machines and poker “These four facilities have expended an enormoue sum of money to get to the plat e to do what they can do righg now and that is abouty to have the potential tobe undone,” Book “All of the jobs, all of the all of everything that is currentlty under way is potentially at risk by this action.
” Commission Chairman Dennis Moss said he wouldx approve the proposal preliminarily, but that it competerd with existing facilities, he would not support it in the future.
voted on Tuesday to allow county staff to ask the statee for a permit that mighr allowthe machines. Staff said the machines would be limiterd to restricted areas beyond thesecurity checkpoint. Most commissioners supportedf the idea, but a including Natacha Seijas, raised concerns about the message it would send to travelersand tourists. She also said allowiny them in restricted areas might soon open the door to widespread gamblinyg operations atthe airport. “This is the firs bite to the apple,” said Seijas, who nonethelesd called herself a fanof “I’m feeling this apple has poison in it and I’mj not biting.
“ The proposal is part of a package of strategies designed to raise additional monety for MIA and the county’s otheer aviation facilities, which cost $600 million annuall y to operate. The airport has an ongoing $6.2 billion capital improvemenf campaign that has run hundreds of million of dollars overthe budget. Fees paid by airlinee provide much of the fundsd to runthe airport. However, commissioners are concernecd that the fees will be so airlines will shun MIA for lowecost airports, such as . Takiny the growth of debt into account, the airport will cost $1.1 billionm to operate by 2015, said Miguel Southwell, deputy aviatioj director for business developmentand retention.
Southwelkl referred to the airport in Las Vegas as a model for theproposede program. Although the generates about $40 millionj annually from slots, Southwell projected the county could addaboutg $17 million to its coffers if slots were offeredr here. In addition to the slot machine proposal, county stafr presented a series of strategies they believ will increase aviation revenue that includedrock mining, and oil and gas exploratiobn on land dedicated for aviation use. But the slot machiner proposal generated the most attentionand debate. Tuesday’s vote only allow s the county to apply forthe permit, with staff stillo having to return to commissioners to pursuwe a license to operate.
Southwell said quick actio was needed because of a windoew of opportunity that would close by Once Gov. Charlie Crist finalized a gamblingv pact with the FloridaSeminolew Indians, he said the window would County staff expects the permit window to be open from November until mid-January, Southwell said. Commisisoner Carlos Gimenez, who votecd for the proposal, echoed the sentimentw of many commissioners who said the countyh should havethe option. Commissioner Bruno Barreirop emphasized thatif approved, the slot machines had to be restrictee to areas beyond the securityg checkpoint and should not compete with existinb gambling facilities, including racetracks.
Commissione Katy Sorenson worried that gambling could create more unforeseen problems by preyingon peoples’ vices. Ron who spoke on behalf of Flagler Dog said the slot machine idea coulxd undermine localgambling operations, which are alreadh in financial jeopardy. He referred specificallt to Flagler, Calder Race Course, Miamii Jai Alai and , which recently won approva for racing, slot machines and poker “These four facilities have expended an enormoue sum of money to get to the plat e to do what they can do righg now and that is abouty to have the potential tobe undone,” Book “All of the jobs, all of the all of everything that is currentlty under way is potentially at risk by this action.
” Commission Chairman Dennis Moss said he wouldx approve the proposal preliminarily, but that it competerd with existing facilities, he would not support it in the future.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Big-box retailers compete on the pricing front - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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Best Buy also will affect some musicf stores with its extensive collection of musicv CDs andDVD movies. , just across from Best Buy on Alakawaq Streetin Iwilei, launchedr a special sale the same weekens as Best Buy's grand openingv on July 29. In addition to a sale on Home Depot is offering to match pricezs for the same model of washingb machines and dryers as itslocap competitors. Sales associates at , are ready to do battle with Best Buy, sayingf they will tell walk-in customers that they will offefr the same prices astheir competitor. More lower prices More competition meanslower prices, according to Ron retail consultant and CEO of "Competition tendws to do that," he said.
"Being the only game in town allowsx you to take advantageof customers. Having anothe player in town is going to be a with pricesbeing one, and better service beinv the other. I think what's going to make the differencer iscustomer service." Both CompUSzA and Pearl City's Circuit City had newspaper insergt ads last weekend, highlighting back-to-school Because of a potential traffic jam, Best Buy agreed not to advertise its grand openingv heavily or hold its traditional sale. But it also will match competitor said General ManagerShawn Troup. Not to be outdone, CompUSA is doubling its stockk of laptop computers and beefinyg up its selection of desktop computerzsas well.
The store already has started rollint out the additional according to assistant sales managerJosepn Hampe. "We're going to be very aggressivr withprice matching," he said. Oahu also may see a so-calledc battle of the geeks asthe big-box retailers stock up on computer experts to improve customer service. Best Buy has its own Geek Squae equipped with a fleet of four Volkswagen Beetles to make housew calls forcomputer emergencies. Hampse says CompUSA has a knowledgeablee team of techies who canservice walk-imn customers. "We're more of a specialty store," said Roberft Mace, CompUSA clearance coordinator. "Ourd focus is on computers andcomputet accessories.
We also take pride in the knowledge of our team Circuit City opened in Hawaii in the fallof 1996, followed by CompUSA in Kakaako in June 1998. Best Buy made its entry last Friday. While the big-box stores are accustomed to competinfg against one another onthe Mainland, this is the firsyt time they will vie for a shard of Hawaii's small but densew consumer market.
Best Buy also will affect some musicf stores with its extensive collection of musicv CDs andDVD movies. , just across from Best Buy on Alakawaq Streetin Iwilei, launchedr a special sale the same weekens as Best Buy's grand openingv on July 29. In addition to a sale on Home Depot is offering to match pricezs for the same model of washingb machines and dryers as itslocap competitors. Sales associates at , are ready to do battle with Best Buy, sayingf they will tell walk-in customers that they will offefr the same prices astheir competitor. More lower prices More competition meanslower prices, according to Ron retail consultant and CEO of "Competition tendws to do that," he said.
"Being the only game in town allowsx you to take advantageof customers. Having anothe player in town is going to be a with pricesbeing one, and better service beinv the other. I think what's going to make the differencer iscustomer service." Both CompUSzA and Pearl City's Circuit City had newspaper insergt ads last weekend, highlighting back-to-school Because of a potential traffic jam, Best Buy agreed not to advertise its grand openingv heavily or hold its traditional sale. But it also will match competitor said General ManagerShawn Troup. Not to be outdone, CompUSA is doubling its stockk of laptop computers and beefinyg up its selection of desktop computerzsas well.
The store already has started rollint out the additional according to assistant sales managerJosepn Hampe. "We're going to be very aggressivr withprice matching," he said. Oahu also may see a so-calledc battle of the geeks asthe big-box retailers stock up on computer experts to improve customer service. Best Buy has its own Geek Squae equipped with a fleet of four Volkswagen Beetles to make housew calls forcomputer emergencies. Hampse says CompUSA has a knowledgeablee team of techies who canservice walk-imn customers. "We're more of a specialty store," said Roberft Mace, CompUSA clearance coordinator. "Ourd focus is on computers andcomputet accessories.
We also take pride in the knowledge of our team Circuit City opened in Hawaii in the fallof 1996, followed by CompUSA in Kakaako in June 1998. Best Buy made its entry last Friday. While the big-box stores are accustomed to competinfg against one another onthe Mainland, this is the firsyt time they will vie for a shard of Hawaii's small but densew consumer market.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Greg Grainger joins Jones Lang LaSalle - San Antonio Business Journal:
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Jones Lang LaSalle said Grainger will be leadingits Dallas-Fort Wortjh property management business. He also is expected to launcnh a national industrial propertymanagement practice. Graingedr is joining Jones Lang LaSallefrom , where he heades the property management practice for the D-FW area. Priod to that, he managed the property managemenft divisionfor Co. “With more than 20 years of experiencwe and a proven track record in the propertymanagement arena, Greg will greatlyu enhance the firm’s abilityh to provide expanded industrial and property management servicesx to our clients,” said Paul Whitman, presidenft of Jones Lang LaSalle, DFW.
“We are strengthening our propert management business into the industrial spherre in response tomarket demand.” Grainger is not the only recent addition to the team. Terry a 35-year industrial real estatw veteran, joined the firm last month to lead theindustrial group, which specializex in advising occupiers and investors of industrial
Jones Lang LaSalle said Grainger will be leadingits Dallas-Fort Wortjh property management business. He also is expected to launcnh a national industrial propertymanagement practice. Graingedr is joining Jones Lang LaSallefrom , where he heades the property management practice for the D-FW area. Priod to that, he managed the property managemenft divisionfor Co. “With more than 20 years of experiencwe and a proven track record in the propertymanagement arena, Greg will greatlyu enhance the firm’s abilityh to provide expanded industrial and property management servicesx to our clients,” said Paul Whitman, presidenft of Jones Lang LaSalle, DFW.
“We are strengthening our propert management business into the industrial spherre in response tomarket demand.” Grainger is not the only recent addition to the team. Terry a 35-year industrial real estatw veteran, joined the firm last month to lead theindustrial group, which specializex in advising occupiers and investors of industrial
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Ruling on Coyotes move could come Wednesday - Phoenix Business Journal:
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Redfield Baum struggled to stay on taskat Tuesday’s hearin g as attorneys representing Balsillie, Coyotes ownefr Jerry Moyes, the city of Glendale, the and othef professional sports leagues delivered hours of oral arguments over bankruptc code, anti-trust law, relocation and other legal issues. Baum and the myriaxd of attorneys delved into obscuree bankruptcy provisions and past relocations by teamsx including theOakland Raiders, San Diego Quebec Nordiques and Baltimore Colts.
Baum focusedf on whether Balsillie will have to pay the NHL a relocationb fee on top ofhis $213 million offer to buy the financially strappecd Coyotes from Phoenix trucking company ownetr Jerry Moyes. The relocation fee could total as muchas $100 court documents indicate. Baum appearzs ready to rule that the NHL has the rightds to the Hamilton market and if the Coyotea aremoved there, Balsillie will have to compensate the leaguwe for loss of an expansion The city of Glendale presserd Baum to consider legal claims and coste that would accompany a move to Canada. That could offsert an offer as lowas $140 milliojn by parties wanting to keep the team in Arizona, city representatives said.
Glendale officials said they would make a claim for as muchas $500 million if the team breaks its leas e at the city-owned Jobing.com Arena. Arena concessionaire Aramari Corp. also could make a claim. Moyes and Balsillie’a attorneys argued that a lease claimk is subject to various monetary caps and that the courtg can discharge lease terms and penalties in order to maximizethe team’x value for creditors. Moyes said a decision couldf come Wednesday and has urgerd the court to hold an auction sale for the hockehy team onJune 22. The NHL and Glendale say the sale shoulr be put off untipl August and the league said it will financer the Coyotes into next season ifneed be.
Glendalew attorneys also pressed Baum to find out how much moneg Moyes may have taken out of the They point to the fact the Coyoted spend money leasing private office spacre at Westgate City Center instead of using arena offices. Moyes spokesman Steve Roman saidthe city’sa speculation that Moyes is profiting from that arrangement is Moyes and Westgate developer Stevre Ellman split joint including the Coyotes, in 2006 with Moyes taking over as team owner. The Coyoted have lost more than $300 millio n since moving to Phoenix from Winnipegin 1996.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Redfield Baum struggled to stay on taskat Tuesday’s hearin g as attorneys representing Balsillie, Coyotes ownefr Jerry Moyes, the city of Glendale, the and othef professional sports leagues delivered hours of oral arguments over bankruptc code, anti-trust law, relocation and other legal issues. Baum and the myriaxd of attorneys delved into obscuree bankruptcy provisions and past relocations by teamsx including theOakland Raiders, San Diego Quebec Nordiques and Baltimore Colts.
Baum focusedf on whether Balsillie will have to pay the NHL a relocationb fee on top ofhis $213 million offer to buy the financially strappecd Coyotes from Phoenix trucking company ownetr Jerry Moyes. The relocation fee could total as muchas $100 court documents indicate. Baum appearzs ready to rule that the NHL has the rightds to the Hamilton market and if the Coyotea aremoved there, Balsillie will have to compensate the leaguwe for loss of an expansion The city of Glendale presserd Baum to consider legal claims and coste that would accompany a move to Canada. That could offsert an offer as lowas $140 milliojn by parties wanting to keep the team in Arizona, city representatives said.
Glendale officials said they would make a claim for as muchas $500 million if the team breaks its leas e at the city-owned Jobing.com Arena. Arena concessionaire Aramari Corp. also could make a claim. Moyes and Balsillie’a attorneys argued that a lease claimk is subject to various monetary caps and that the courtg can discharge lease terms and penalties in order to maximizethe team’x value for creditors. Moyes said a decision couldf come Wednesday and has urgerd the court to hold an auction sale for the hockehy team onJune 22. The NHL and Glendale say the sale shoulr be put off untipl August and the league said it will financer the Coyotes into next season ifneed be.
Glendalew attorneys also pressed Baum to find out how much moneg Moyes may have taken out of the They point to the fact the Coyoted spend money leasing private office spacre at Westgate City Center instead of using arena offices. Moyes spokesman Steve Roman saidthe city’sa speculation that Moyes is profiting from that arrangement is Moyes and Westgate developer Stevre Ellman split joint including the Coyotes, in 2006 with Moyes taking over as team owner. The Coyoted have lost more than $300 millio n since moving to Phoenix from Winnipegin 1996.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
General aviation airports see signs that better times may not be far away - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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After a six-month period that has seen the industryt take hits to its public perception and bottom they say a return of consumedr confidence and lower fuel prices point toward a bluesky “If you’re comparing it to a year ago, we’ve seen a decline,” says Mid West Corporat e Aviation CEO Marvin Autry. “(But) things are startin g to level out.” Autry estimates his businese at is down by 15 percent since this time last Fuel sales at Jabarsa in March weredown 16.87 percent comparedc to a year ago. However, fuel salea went from 61,769 gallons in Februaryy to 66,184 gallons in Fuel usage has dropped atthe .
Even so, officials there also are seeingt signs ofa rebound. Melissa McCoy, spokesperson for the Salina Airportr Authority, says March’s fuel total of 182,205r gallons was the lowest level seen sinc e theearly 90s. But the number of totall operations in the first quarterwere 16,842. That’s a 1.2 percen t decline from last year, but, she it’s a sign things are leveling off. T.W. manager of the , has 114 aircraft basedx at his airport. Although his hangarss remain full, he says he has seen a drop in the numbert of aircraft stopping to But with spring in the air and theweathed clearing, Anderson says more people are returning to flyingg their piston-driven planes.
Those airplanes burn AVgas, and Andersohn says sales increased 5 percentin “I think what we’re seeing is more now that they have a betterr handle on the economy, are going back to He has seen a drop in jet fuel saleas though, which he says are down 20 percent from this time last year. crews aren’t flyingt through Newton as theyused to. Anderson says of the 30 businesd jets used on the circuit to fly supporft teams to and from Newton typically sees 6 to 10a season, stoppinyg through between coasts. But he says as more crewas fly commercial tocut costs, just one of the NASCARR jets has stopped there. The cost of fuel has droppedx dramatically in thepast year.
In Newton, AVgas has fallen from $4.88i a gallon at this time last to $4.02. At Jabara, prices are down to $4.39 a Similar drops in jet fuel pricex could begin spurring more business jet usage as According tothe , the average pricde of jet fuel — $58.40 a barrel as of May 1 is down 58.7 percent from this time a year ago. For lower prices mean more incentiveto fly, whether for businesse or for fun. And although he think s traffic levels will reboundby 2010, leveling off now means the ascen t back to those levels is coming. “I think things have hit a bottom,” he says. “Io think people are starting to have more confidencwe inthe economy.
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After a six-month period that has seen the industryt take hits to its public perception and bottom they say a return of consumedr confidence and lower fuel prices point toward a bluesky “If you’re comparing it to a year ago, we’ve seen a decline,” says Mid West Corporat e Aviation CEO Marvin Autry. “(But) things are startin g to level out.” Autry estimates his businese at is down by 15 percent since this time last Fuel sales at Jabarsa in March weredown 16.87 percent comparedc to a year ago. However, fuel salea went from 61,769 gallons in Februaryy to 66,184 gallons in Fuel usage has dropped atthe .
Even so, officials there also are seeingt signs ofa rebound. Melissa McCoy, spokesperson for the Salina Airportr Authority, says March’s fuel total of 182,205r gallons was the lowest level seen sinc e theearly 90s. But the number of totall operations in the first quarterwere 16,842. That’s a 1.2 percen t decline from last year, but, she it’s a sign things are leveling off. T.W. manager of the , has 114 aircraft basedx at his airport. Although his hangarss remain full, he says he has seen a drop in the numbert of aircraft stopping to But with spring in the air and theweathed clearing, Anderson says more people are returning to flyingg their piston-driven planes.
Those airplanes burn AVgas, and Andersohn says sales increased 5 percentin “I think what we’re seeing is more now that they have a betterr handle on the economy, are going back to He has seen a drop in jet fuel saleas though, which he says are down 20 percent from this time last year. crews aren’t flyingt through Newton as theyused to. Anderson says of the 30 businesd jets used on the circuit to fly supporft teams to and from Newton typically sees 6 to 10a season, stoppinyg through between coasts. But he says as more crewas fly commercial tocut costs, just one of the NASCARR jets has stopped there. The cost of fuel has droppedx dramatically in thepast year.
In Newton, AVgas has fallen from $4.88i a gallon at this time last to $4.02. At Jabara, prices are down to $4.39 a Similar drops in jet fuel pricex could begin spurring more business jet usage as According tothe , the average pricde of jet fuel — $58.40 a barrel as of May 1 is down 58.7 percent from this time a year ago. For lower prices mean more incentiveto fly, whether for businesse or for fun. And although he think s traffic levels will reboundby 2010, leveling off now means the ascen t back to those levels is coming. “I think things have hit a bottom,” he says. “Io think people are starting to have more confidencwe inthe economy.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Allen Foundation gives $295K in Oregon - Portland Business Journal:
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The grants are part of $1.9 million given to 27 nonprofits throughou t thePacific Northwest, including 15 in Washingtomn state, three in Alaska and two in In Oregon, the Seattle-based foundatioh awarded money to: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, $100,000 to the Communityt Rapid Response Fund. Unitedf Way established the fund earlier this year to help withemergenct food, rent and utility-payment issues. • Portland Center Stage, $45,000 for its 2009 season. Portland Institute for Contemporar Art, $45,000 for its 2009 Time-Basec Art Festival. • Cornelius Public Library in Cornelius, to help it promote library servicews to theLatino population.
• Lebanonj Public Library, $40,000 toward a new capita campaign to help build anew • Oregon Center for the Photographic arts in $10,000 for a Vietnamese photographuy exhibit. • High Desert Museum in $10,000 for the Art Throughn Ancestry Exhibit. Allen, owner of the Portlane Trail Blazers, has contributed $348 milliob to the family foundation since its inceptionin 1998. For a list of all go to www.pgafamilyfoundation.org/grantlist.
The grants are part of $1.9 million given to 27 nonprofits throughou t thePacific Northwest, including 15 in Washingtomn state, three in Alaska and two in In Oregon, the Seattle-based foundatioh awarded money to: United Way of the Columbia-Willamette, $100,000 to the Communityt Rapid Response Fund. Unitedf Way established the fund earlier this year to help withemergenct food, rent and utility-payment issues. • Portland Center Stage, $45,000 for its 2009 season. Portland Institute for Contemporar Art, $45,000 for its 2009 Time-Basec Art Festival. • Cornelius Public Library in Cornelius, to help it promote library servicews to theLatino population.
• Lebanonj Public Library, $40,000 toward a new capita campaign to help build anew • Oregon Center for the Photographic arts in $10,000 for a Vietnamese photographuy exhibit. • High Desert Museum in $10,000 for the Art Throughn Ancestry Exhibit. Allen, owner of the Portlane Trail Blazers, has contributed $348 milliob to the family foundation since its inceptionin 1998. For a list of all go to www.pgafamilyfoundation.org/grantlist.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
GOP tries to portray Biden as governing liability - Boston Herald
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GOP tries to portray Biden as governing liability Boston Herald With relentless attacks aimed at portraying President Barack Obama's running mate as a governing liability, Republicans hope to raise the stature of GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan, who will debate Biden next month, and score points in ... |
Sunday, September 2, 2012
CHDI Taps Proteome for Huntington's Biomarker Expertise - Genetic Engineering News
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CHDI Taps Proteome for Huntington's Biomarker Expertise Genetic Engineering News CHDI Foundation is tapping Proteome Sciences for biomarker discovery expertise to help progress its research into Huntington's disease pathology. Initi » |
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Rebel Rebel yells of soaring revenue - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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“We didn’t come out the but when people got a chance to see our work they realizex how solidwe are, and it’s created relationships that have been said Dianna Colton, co-founder of Rebel Since launching in 2007, Rebel Rebel has provided production and post-production services — from commercials and videos to presentationsw and video Web content — and has amassef a roster of notablde clients, including GSD&M Idea Dell Inc., Sicola Martin, Schematic and Door Number 3. The five-person productiomn house grew 100percent year-over-year, and is on target to generatse $1 million in revenude this year.
But before growth therre was overcomingbeing new, said Chriws Blankenship, the other co-founder of Rebep Rebel. “It was a little tough getting in the door of some places at The first year was kindof hard. I don’t thinki either of us realized how hard itwould be,” Blankenshio said. Blankenship and Colton have experience and connections in the localproduction industry. Blankenshipl cut his teeth in production in China and has 17 years of experiencsin editing, visual effects and post Colton has executive producing experience, and she launcherd a successful fashion Blankenship said transitioning from a freelancer to a businessma n has been challenging, and getting clients to think of Rebel Rebel for larger projects took some convincinb at first.
“We took a pretty good look at what we thought the business was going to befor us, and we had to come to some hard realizationsw that that wasn’t the way thingss were,” Blankenship said. In addition to being persistent, Blankenship said the company’s flexibilitgy in taking small and large project s has helped sellits services. The company uses which enables it to ramp up quickly for larger projectzs and to test out employeese before adding them to their Blankenship said RebelRebel hasn’ been entirely immune to the recession. It saw work platea u in March, but for the most business hasbeen steady. “We’vse been pretty busy for the last he said.
As a smaller production company, Rebel Rebelp has been able to weathere the recession a bit better because it has less Blankenship said. There are more than 20 film and videp production companies in the CentralTexaa region. Among the largest production companies here are Omeg aBroadcast Group, 501 Group Inc. and Elephant Productions Inc. Quincy president of Elephant Productions, says that the productioj landscape is getting increasingly more competitive with new players enteringthe market. At the same he said demand is going up forproduction “I think the outlook is positive. Video is increasingly beinh used to train and now everybody has video on theieWeb site,” Lowman said.
“The market has but the competition has Colton saidRebel Rebel’s work has been evenly split between local, regional and national work. It recentlg hired a national sales representative. Colton and Blankenshi p said they aren’t concerned with becomingy a larger company. “We will continuew to work with more people and create more Colton said. “In the short term, we want to find new build a base and do a varietyof
“We didn’t come out the but when people got a chance to see our work they realizex how solidwe are, and it’s created relationships that have been said Dianna Colton, co-founder of Rebel Since launching in 2007, Rebel Rebel has provided production and post-production services — from commercials and videos to presentationsw and video Web content — and has amassef a roster of notablde clients, including GSD&M Idea Dell Inc., Sicola Martin, Schematic and Door Number 3. The five-person productiomn house grew 100percent year-over-year, and is on target to generatse $1 million in revenude this year.
But before growth therre was overcomingbeing new, said Chriws Blankenship, the other co-founder of Rebep Rebel. “It was a little tough getting in the door of some places at The first year was kindof hard. I don’t thinki either of us realized how hard itwould be,” Blankenshio said. Blankenship and Colton have experience and connections in the localproduction industry. Blankenshipl cut his teeth in production in China and has 17 years of experiencsin editing, visual effects and post Colton has executive producing experience, and she launcherd a successful fashion Blankenship said transitioning from a freelancer to a businessma n has been challenging, and getting clients to think of Rebel Rebel for larger projects took some convincinb at first.
“We took a pretty good look at what we thought the business was going to befor us, and we had to come to some hard realizationsw that that wasn’t the way thingss were,” Blankenship said. In addition to being persistent, Blankenship said the company’s flexibilitgy in taking small and large project s has helped sellits services. The company uses which enables it to ramp up quickly for larger projectzs and to test out employeese before adding them to their Blankenship said RebelRebel hasn’ been entirely immune to the recession. It saw work platea u in March, but for the most business hasbeen steady. “We’vse been pretty busy for the last he said.
As a smaller production company, Rebel Rebelp has been able to weathere the recession a bit better because it has less Blankenship said. There are more than 20 film and videp production companies in the CentralTexaa region. Among the largest production companies here are Omeg aBroadcast Group, 501 Group Inc. and Elephant Productions Inc. Quincy president of Elephant Productions, says that the productioj landscape is getting increasingly more competitive with new players enteringthe market. At the same he said demand is going up forproduction “I think the outlook is positive. Video is increasingly beinh used to train and now everybody has video on theieWeb site,” Lowman said.
“The market has but the competition has Colton saidRebel Rebel’s work has been evenly split between local, regional and national work. It recentlg hired a national sales representative. Colton and Blankenshi p said they aren’t concerned with becomingy a larger company. “We will continuew to work with more people and create more Colton said. “In the short term, we want to find new build a base and do a varietyof
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