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The brokerage network, part of (NYSE: WFC) said the deal closedr June 1. Terms were not According to has been in businesssincre 1999, when it was founded by John and focuses exclusively on healt and benefits insurance, with customers in the hospitality, health-care, auto sales and home developmenrt niches. Grady is now managinf director of employee Wells Fargo Insurance Servicew isthe world’s fifth-largest insurance brokerage and the nation’sw largest bank-owned brokerage, according to Businessw Insurance magazine’s 2008 list, with more than 200 offices in 37 The brokerage network has been on a buyintg spree recently.
It bough Novato’s and in early April, and about a month before that acquirerdWalnut Creek-based , an employese benefits consulting firm that also has offices in Houstohn and Seattle, among other deals in recen t months.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Pittsburgh candidate to land big-budget Denzel Washington film - Pittsburgh Business Times:
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A spokesman for Fox Entertainment confirmee the studio is considering Pittsburgn for its production of anew film, “Unstoppable,” directed and producedr by Tony Scott. “Pittsburgh is a location we are but that finaldeterminationh hasn’t been made yet,” said Chris Petrikin, senior vice presidenf of corporate communications for , in an Petrikin said other major detailas of the production, such as a final budget, and how long it will take to shooty the film, also have yet to be “Unstoppable” is expected to start production at the end of summetr or early fall, he Sources in the local film community, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the negotiations, indicater that Twentieth Century Fox is negotiating to base the productiobn here.
Based partly on a true story, “Unstoppable” is abou t a runaway train carrying toxic chemicals and poison gases that threatensa city. Washington’s character, an experienced engineer, must chase down the along with a young playedby Pine. It is based on a scriprt by Mark Bombeck that press reports indicatde has been circulating in Hollywood for the past few According to the InternetMovie “Unstoppable” is expected to be releasef in 2011. As a producer and Scott brings experience and box office clout to the with a resume thatincludes “Top Gun” (1986), “Enemg of the State” (1998) and “Sp Game” (2001).
It will be Scott’s fifthy production with Washington, including this week’s release of anotherr train-bound feature, “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 Local film production sources expect a budget for the film could be morethan $40 million, far surpassinb the size and scale of most films shot Washington has been known to make $20 millionb per picture, according to various pres reports.
Fox’s consideration of Pittsburgh as a place toshoot “Unstoppable” comes as the state’d film industry confronts the annualk drama of legislative efforts to eliminate the $75 milliojn tax credit to lower a projected $3 billio deficit in the 2009-2010 Last week, a study released by D.C.-based determined that Pennsylvania’s tax credit helped create nearly 4,000 jobs in the commonwealth last generating $267 million in direcrt spending and $146.6 million in wages. Without the tax which required that 60 percent of afilm production’se budget is spent in the film supporters have arguec that such films as “Unstoppable” won’rt come here.
Mike Wittlin, a Pittsburgh-arewa producer who was part of a team that was recentlu nominated for a Tony for themusical “Roc k of Ages,” is hopeful the tax credif will remain and expects to shooft a comedy called “Mangus” here in August. While he’a wary of what a big Tony Scott-directerd production could do to available production Wittlin sees such a major Hollywood film as a potentialo boon for Pittsburgh andthe state. “Ivf you can pull off a film like that, peoplde are going to know that this is a destination he said.
A spokesman for Fox Entertainment confirmee the studio is considering Pittsburgn for its production of anew film, “Unstoppable,” directed and producedr by Tony Scott. “Pittsburgh is a location we are but that finaldeterminationh hasn’t been made yet,” said Chris Petrikin, senior vice presidenf of corporate communications for , in an Petrikin said other major detailas of the production, such as a final budget, and how long it will take to shooty the film, also have yet to be “Unstoppable” is expected to start production at the end of summetr or early fall, he Sources in the local film community, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the negotiations, indicater that Twentieth Century Fox is negotiating to base the productiobn here.
Based partly on a true story, “Unstoppable” is abou t a runaway train carrying toxic chemicals and poison gases that threatensa city. Washington’s character, an experienced engineer, must chase down the along with a young playedby Pine. It is based on a scriprt by Mark Bombeck that press reports indicatde has been circulating in Hollywood for the past few According to the InternetMovie “Unstoppable” is expected to be releasef in 2011. As a producer and Scott brings experience and box office clout to the with a resume thatincludes “Top Gun” (1986), “Enemg of the State” (1998) and “Sp Game” (2001).
It will be Scott’s fifthy production with Washington, including this week’s release of anotherr train-bound feature, “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 Local film production sources expect a budget for the film could be morethan $40 million, far surpassinb the size and scale of most films shot Washington has been known to make $20 millionb per picture, according to various pres reports.
Fox’s consideration of Pittsburgh as a place toshoot “Unstoppable” comes as the state’d film industry confronts the annualk drama of legislative efforts to eliminate the $75 milliojn tax credit to lower a projected $3 billio deficit in the 2009-2010 Last week, a study released by D.C.-based determined that Pennsylvania’s tax credit helped create nearly 4,000 jobs in the commonwealth last generating $267 million in direcrt spending and $146.6 million in wages. Without the tax which required that 60 percent of afilm production’se budget is spent in the film supporters have arguec that such films as “Unstoppable” won’rt come here.
Mike Wittlin, a Pittsburgh-arewa producer who was part of a team that was recentlu nominated for a Tony for themusical “Roc k of Ages,” is hopeful the tax credif will remain and expects to shooft a comedy called “Mangus” here in August. While he’a wary of what a big Tony Scott-directerd production could do to available production Wittlin sees such a major Hollywood film as a potentialo boon for Pittsburgh andthe state. “Ivf you can pull off a film like that, peoplde are going to know that this is a destination he said.
Monday, April 25, 2011
School rankings are on the way - Washington Business Journal:
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The exclusive academic ratings of more than 700 Western New York districts and school s will be based on four yearsd of test data compiled by the New York StateEducationj Department. Portions of the Business Firsf package will be released on this Web site from June 1, though Friday the The complete package, including a substantial amoung of material not available through the Internet, will be presentesd in Business First’s 2009-10 Guide to Westernb New York Schools, a 140-page publication that will hit newsstandse on June 5.
This year’s guide will includes statistical profiles and ratings for all districtd and schools inthe eight-county along with several feature stories on local educators and school systems. All Businesx First subscribers will receivde the Guide to Westernn New York Schools with their June5 papers. Copied also can be ordered by callin 716-541-1630. Single issues are priced at Monday: A list of the 200 largest salariea paid to Western New Yorkschookl administrators. And the announcemenr of the 100 members ofthe All-Westermn New York Academic Team, the brightes high school seniors in the region. Tuesday: Rankingws of 292 elementary schools.
And a story on the growing performance gap between girls and boys in Western NewYork schools. Rankings of 211 middle schools. And a look at 13 hypothetica l mergers of localschool Thursday: Rankings of 131 high schools. And a storh on the best sports programsa atlocal schools. Friday: Rankingx of 97 school districts. And special ratinge of the most cost-effective districts.
The exclusive academic ratings of more than 700 Western New York districts and school s will be based on four yearsd of test data compiled by the New York StateEducationj Department. Portions of the Business Firsf package will be released on this Web site from June 1, though Friday the The complete package, including a substantial amoung of material not available through the Internet, will be presentesd in Business First’s 2009-10 Guide to Westernb New York Schools, a 140-page publication that will hit newsstandse on June 5.
This year’s guide will includes statistical profiles and ratings for all districtd and schools inthe eight-county along with several feature stories on local educators and school systems. All Businesx First subscribers will receivde the Guide to Westernn New York Schools with their June5 papers. Copied also can be ordered by callin 716-541-1630. Single issues are priced at Monday: A list of the 200 largest salariea paid to Western New Yorkschookl administrators. And the announcemenr of the 100 members ofthe All-Westermn New York Academic Team, the brightes high school seniors in the region. Tuesday: Rankingws of 292 elementary schools.
And a story on the growing performance gap between girls and boys in Western NewYork schools. Rankings of 211 middle schools. And a look at 13 hypothetica l mergers of localschool Thursday: Rankings of 131 high schools. And a storh on the best sports programsa atlocal schools. Friday: Rankingx of 97 school districts. And special ratinge of the most cost-effective districts.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Onion growers fined $180,000 for pesticide misuse - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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The civil fines, totaling $180,000, are connectedd with the application of Furadan and Basagranj on 18 fields during the 2008growinfg season. Oregon pesticide law prohibits the use of pesticides on cropds for which they arenot labeled. Neither Furadanh nor Basagran is approvedfor onions. No residue was found on marketerd onions. Onions from two of the affected fields were destroyede bythe grower. The penalties are the maximum allowedc underthe law. All finess may be contested through anadministrative hearing.
of Nyssa was fined $10,00o0 for applying Furadan to one fieldand $50,000o for applying Basagran to five • David Navarrete of Ontariol was fined $10,000 for usin Furadan on one field. • Kris Yano of Ontari was fined $70,000 for applying Basagran on sevehn fields. • of Nyssa was finec $30,000 for applying Basagran on three fields. Froerer previously was finecd for misusing pesticides during the 2006growing season. Craig Crawford of Ontario wasfinedf $10,000 for applying Basagran on one field.
Crawford also was previously fined for misusingh pesticides during the 2006 growing Onionsare Oregon's 16th-largest crop, worth nearly $50 million to the state's economy, accordinbg to the Department of Agriculture.
The civil fines, totaling $180,000, are connectedd with the application of Furadan and Basagranj on 18 fields during the 2008growinfg season. Oregon pesticide law prohibits the use of pesticides on cropds for which they arenot labeled. Neither Furadanh nor Basagran is approvedfor onions. No residue was found on marketerd onions. Onions from two of the affected fields were destroyede bythe grower. The penalties are the maximum allowedc underthe law. All finess may be contested through anadministrative hearing.
of Nyssa was fined $10,00o0 for applying Furadan to one fieldand $50,000o for applying Basagran to five • David Navarrete of Ontariol was fined $10,000 for usin Furadan on one field. • Kris Yano of Ontari was fined $70,000 for applying Basagran on sevehn fields. • of Nyssa was finec $30,000 for applying Basagran on three fields. Froerer previously was finecd for misusing pesticides during the 2006growing season. Craig Crawford of Ontario wasfinedf $10,000 for applying Basagran on one field.
Crawford also was previously fined for misusingh pesticides during the 2006 growing Onionsare Oregon's 16th-largest crop, worth nearly $50 million to the state's economy, accordinbg to the Department of Agriculture.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Antitrust official: Auto makers should be allowed to sell direct - Washington Business Journal: Washington Bureau
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An economist in the department's antitrust division recommends eliminatinbg state laws that prohibit auto manufacturers from sellingh their vehicles directlyto consumers. This would enable auto makers to reduce inventories and distributioj costs by better matching their production withconsumer preferences, according to a "competitio n advocacy paper" written by Gerald Bodisch. "Such sale might range from consumers' simply ordering assembled vehicles of their choice directly from auto makers to a scenario along the lines ofthe 'Dell build-to-order model that revolutionized the personal computer production and salex process," Bodisch writes.
Generap Motors, he notes, has used a build-to-order salez model in Brazil for its Chevrolet Celtaeconomyg car, and the vehicle is one of the leading modelx sold in that country. Most statea have franchise laws that allow new cars to be sold only by Bodisch cites surveys thatfounde "that many new car buyers in America woulfd be interested in buying directl from manufacturers, particularly to avoid costs associatede with the dealer/customer bargaining In one survey, almost half of the respondentzs said that they would opt to buy cars direcr from the manufacturer even if it didn't save any The paper notes that dealerws would still have a role in the auto industry even with directt manufacturer sales because most consumersd would want to see and test drivr vehicles before they purchase them.
they could still do warranty andservice work, whichh is more profitable than selling cars. "While direct manufacturer sales may reduce the ranks of dealers those dealers that remain could turn out to be relatively more profitabldthan currently," Bodisch concludes. For more see
An economist in the department's antitrust division recommends eliminatinbg state laws that prohibit auto manufacturers from sellingh their vehicles directlyto consumers. This would enable auto makers to reduce inventories and distributioj costs by better matching their production withconsumer preferences, according to a "competitio n advocacy paper" written by Gerald Bodisch. "Such sale might range from consumers' simply ordering assembled vehicles of their choice directly from auto makers to a scenario along the lines ofthe 'Dell build-to-order model that revolutionized the personal computer production and salex process," Bodisch writes.
Generap Motors, he notes, has used a build-to-order salez model in Brazil for its Chevrolet Celtaeconomyg car, and the vehicle is one of the leading modelx sold in that country. Most statea have franchise laws that allow new cars to be sold only by Bodisch cites surveys thatfounde "that many new car buyers in America woulfd be interested in buying directl from manufacturers, particularly to avoid costs associatede with the dealer/customer bargaining In one survey, almost half of the respondentzs said that they would opt to buy cars direcr from the manufacturer even if it didn't save any The paper notes that dealerws would still have a role in the auto industry even with directt manufacturer sales because most consumersd would want to see and test drivr vehicles before they purchase them.
they could still do warranty andservice work, whichh is more profitable than selling cars. "While direct manufacturer sales may reduce the ranks of dealers those dealers that remain could turn out to be relatively more profitabldthan currently," Bodisch concludes. For more see
Monday, April 18, 2011
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Hotels get creative as economy lags - Phoenix Business Journal:
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He says his team is charged with showingt the dollar value as well as the experiential value of a stay at his resorr to both business guestas andmeeting planners, who can be a tougyh audience. “This is definitelg a buyer’s market.” As part of that changs in the market, the booking window for groupwshas shifted, hoteliers say. While planners still are booking some events a yearin advance, otherzs are turning on a dime.
“The booking window has gottenj incrediblyshort — inside of 30 days,” Richard With that kind of short notice, hoteliers warn there is some risk that the desirec amenities or space will not be “It’s a bit nerve-racking, but we are tryinv to stay optimistic and flexible,” says Newman. “Hoteliersx are being challenged in managing their saysKevin Kamenzind, senior vice president of sales and marketingb at the . “The booking window is difficult.
We know meeting planners are oftejn not the ultimate decision so there’s a lot more ambiguity, a lot more of the By all accounts, 2009 is goin g to be a record-setting year — and not in a good way. 6 percengt and room rates are going to decline abou4 percent,” says Freitag. That woulrd be worse than the aftershoci ofthe 9/11 terrorist attacks: Total U.S. hotel occupancy dropped by 5.6 percentg in 2001. Still, Valley hoteliers are looking on thebrighty side. “I think there’s a lot of pent-up because a lot of these companies held back ontheitr meetings,” Richard says.
He says his team is charged with showingt the dollar value as well as the experiential value of a stay at his resorr to both business guestas andmeeting planners, who can be a tougyh audience. “This is definitelg a buyer’s market.” As part of that changs in the market, the booking window for groupwshas shifted, hoteliers say. While planners still are booking some events a yearin advance, otherzs are turning on a dime.
“The booking window has gottenj incrediblyshort — inside of 30 days,” Richard With that kind of short notice, hoteliers warn there is some risk that the desirec amenities or space will not be “It’s a bit nerve-racking, but we are tryinv to stay optimistic and flexible,” says Newman. “Hoteliersx are being challenged in managing their saysKevin Kamenzind, senior vice president of sales and marketingb at the . “The booking window is difficult.
We know meeting planners are oftejn not the ultimate decision so there’s a lot more ambiguity, a lot more of the By all accounts, 2009 is goin g to be a record-setting year — and not in a good way. 6 percengt and room rates are going to decline abou4 percent,” says Freitag. That woulrd be worse than the aftershoci ofthe 9/11 terrorist attacks: Total U.S. hotel occupancy dropped by 5.6 percentg in 2001. Still, Valley hoteliers are looking on thebrighty side. “I think there’s a lot of pent-up because a lot of these companies held back ontheitr meetings,” Richard says.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
PEOPLE v. YOUNG - Leagle.com
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Lila Cockrell Theater set for year-long renovation - Houston Business Journal:
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But the City of San which has dodged the worst of the economidc fallout and benefited from some good is moving forward with plans to invest upwards of $25 million to renovate the , a 41-year-ole leftover from HemisFair ’68. Michael Sawaya says he will returh to his previouspost (directotr of the City of San Antonio’s Convention, Sports & Entertainmen t Facilities Department) in In August, he says the city will close the Lila Cockrelol Theater so that work can begin on the roughl 12-month renovation project. The City of San Antonio is payinyg for the Lila Cockrell Theater improvementas with Hotel OccupancyTax (HOT) revenue bonds.
“We did this before the bond marketgwent away,” Sawaya explains. The economivc uncertainties have not been lost oncity officials. “Wwe need to be as efficient as we can with says Sawaya about theprojecy budget. The Lila Cockrell Theater openedin 1968. It is one of the legaciee fromHemisFair ’68. • The replacement of much of the venue’a outdated mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure; The goal, says is to update the design scheme insidee the theater and to make the necessary aesthetic improvements that will resulgt in a more updatedd andappealing venue. The Lila Cockrell Theatrse currently seatsroughly 2,300 spectators.
Sawaya says renovations will likely knock the seating capacityg down closerto 2,200. “One of the advantages is that it is theperfecty size,” Sawaya says. “But we have to addresds some things. We have to look at the aesthetica andthe functionality.” The city has made some minor improvementsx to the theater over the But the goal now is to transform what some migh t consider an aging liability into a marketable asset.
But the City of San which has dodged the worst of the economidc fallout and benefited from some good is moving forward with plans to invest upwards of $25 million to renovate the , a 41-year-ole leftover from HemisFair ’68. Michael Sawaya says he will returh to his previouspost (directotr of the City of San Antonio’s Convention, Sports & Entertainmen t Facilities Department) in In August, he says the city will close the Lila Cockrelol Theater so that work can begin on the roughl 12-month renovation project. The City of San Antonio is payinyg for the Lila Cockrell Theater improvementas with Hotel OccupancyTax (HOT) revenue bonds.
“We did this before the bond marketgwent away,” Sawaya explains. The economivc uncertainties have not been lost oncity officials. “Wwe need to be as efficient as we can with says Sawaya about theprojecy budget. The Lila Cockrell Theater openedin 1968. It is one of the legaciee fromHemisFair ’68. • The replacement of much of the venue’a outdated mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure; The goal, says is to update the design scheme insidee the theater and to make the necessary aesthetic improvements that will resulgt in a more updatedd andappealing venue. The Lila Cockrell Theatrse currently seatsroughly 2,300 spectators.
Sawaya says renovations will likely knock the seating capacityg down closerto 2,200. “One of the advantages is that it is theperfecty size,” Sawaya says. “But we have to addresds some things. We have to look at the aesthetica andthe functionality.” The city has made some minor improvementsx to the theater over the But the goal now is to transform what some migh t consider an aging liability into a marketable asset.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Hong Kongers to Protest for Ai Weiwei's Release - Wall Street Journal (blog)
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Friday, April 8, 2011
Conference Board's employment index dips - Portland Business Journal:
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The index declined in June, but its decline was only according to a release The index for June is a decreaseof 0.8 from the revised May numbeer of 89.1, and a decline of 21.6 percent from a year ago. “Compared to the beginning of the year, the declinse in the Employment Trends Indexd hassignificantly moderated, and we thereforee expect job growth to resume around the end of the year,” Gad senior economist at the Conferencd Board, said in the “However, over the last month, leading indicators of employmengt were mostly disappointing, suggesting the Employment Trendw Index is still seekingb a bottom.
” The Employment Trendse Index aggregates eight labor-market indicatorsz to show underlying trendss more clearly. For the June the indicators that declined were the percentage of respondents who said theyfoundx “jobs hard to the number of employees in the temporary-help industrial production, real manufacturing and trade sales; and job The other three indicators that make up the index are: initiak claims for unemployment insurance, percentage of firms with positionss they are not able to fill right now, and part-time workers for economic reasons.
The index declined in June, but its decline was only according to a release The index for June is a decreaseof 0.8 from the revised May numbeer of 89.1, and a decline of 21.6 percent from a year ago. “Compared to the beginning of the year, the declinse in the Employment Trends Indexd hassignificantly moderated, and we thereforee expect job growth to resume around the end of the year,” Gad senior economist at the Conferencd Board, said in the “However, over the last month, leading indicators of employmengt were mostly disappointing, suggesting the Employment Trendw Index is still seekingb a bottom.
” The Employment Trendse Index aggregates eight labor-market indicatorsz to show underlying trendss more clearly. For the June the indicators that declined were the percentage of respondents who said theyfoundx “jobs hard to the number of employees in the temporary-help industrial production, real manufacturing and trade sales; and job The other three indicators that make up the index are: initiak claims for unemployment insurance, percentage of firms with positionss they are not able to fill right now, and part-time workers for economic reasons.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
New owner surfaces in latest Filene
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Alan Cohen, Filene’s chie f restructuring officer, confirmed Monday afternoon that Secaucus, N.J.-basedr Syms (NASDAQ:SYMS) and New York-basef Vornado (NYSE:VNO) agreed to pay abouf $63 million for the chain. A court hearing is set for Wednesdag to approvethe deal, Cohen The auction, which began Friday and was continued to took place about a week aftedr an affiliate of Men’s Wearhouse agreed to buy the chain for $67 But Crown Acquisitions, the companty that was first in line to buy Filene’s assets, filed an objection to the sale with allegationsw that Men’s Wearhouse didn’t folloew bidding procedures.
Crown in court filingas described the first auction as a A judge sent the deal back for auctiomfollowing Crown’s objection. It wasn’t cleatr Monday if Syms and Vornadoi would acquire allof Filene’s stores. Both Men’s Wearhouses and Crown had plannedd to acquire and keep open a butnot all, of Filene’s The company has two Ohio stores, includingb one in Columbus. Filene’s Basement sought protection from creditor in May in Delawarebankruptcy court, monthsa after closing several Columbus-based (NYSE: RVI), which maintainsw a majority stake in discount shoe retailer (NYSE:DSW), sold the chai n this year to FB II Acquisition Corp.
, a new entity ownedd by liquidation and turnaround firm Buxbaum
Alan Cohen, Filene’s chie f restructuring officer, confirmed Monday afternoon that Secaucus, N.J.-basedr Syms (NASDAQ:SYMS) and New York-basef Vornado (NYSE:VNO) agreed to pay abouf $63 million for the chain. A court hearing is set for Wednesdag to approvethe deal, Cohen The auction, which began Friday and was continued to took place about a week aftedr an affiliate of Men’s Wearhouse agreed to buy the chain for $67 But Crown Acquisitions, the companty that was first in line to buy Filene’s assets, filed an objection to the sale with allegationsw that Men’s Wearhouse didn’t folloew bidding procedures.
Crown in court filingas described the first auction as a A judge sent the deal back for auctiomfollowing Crown’s objection. It wasn’t cleatr Monday if Syms and Vornadoi would acquire allof Filene’s stores. Both Men’s Wearhouses and Crown had plannedd to acquire and keep open a butnot all, of Filene’s The company has two Ohio stores, includingb one in Columbus. Filene’s Basement sought protection from creditor in May in Delawarebankruptcy court, monthsa after closing several Columbus-based (NYSE: RVI), which maintainsw a majority stake in discount shoe retailer (NYSE:DSW), sold the chai n this year to FB II Acquisition Corp.
, a new entity ownedd by liquidation and turnaround firm Buxbaum
Monday, April 4, 2011
Chic bar takes place of Chinatown dive - Austin Business Journal:
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SoHo will open at 80 S. Pauah Street in a renovated 5,500 square-foot spacse that will include a bar and an area for live The PauahiStreet location, between Bethel Streetg and Fort Street Mall and near , was occupieed by Mall Cafe until April. That bar had been citedd by the Honolulu Liquor Commission in recen t months for unsanitary conditions and foroverservinf alcohol. The commission also received a petition from community membersd opposing the renewal ofMall Cafe’s licensr because of alleged drug dealinh and frequent fights. Mall Cafe’s formerd owner, Saiming Corp.
, had been trying to transfer its liquo r license tothe landlord, Union Mill SoHo owner Daniel Gray, former general manager of the Loft Galleryy and Lounge on Hotel Street, said he was approached by Unionn Mill Investment to open a new venue in the Gray plans to open part of the loung — 3,000 square feet — for this month’s First Fridat event downtown, and open the remainintg space in August. Gray describe s the new venue as a mixof music, fashion and photography in a trend and upscale setting. The SoHo name stemds from the New York City neighborhood and a blend of and “Honolulu”.
SoHo will open at 80 S. Pauah Street in a renovated 5,500 square-foot spacse that will include a bar and an area for live The PauahiStreet location, between Bethel Streetg and Fort Street Mall and near , was occupieed by Mall Cafe until April. That bar had been citedd by the Honolulu Liquor Commission in recen t months for unsanitary conditions and foroverservinf alcohol. The commission also received a petition from community membersd opposing the renewal ofMall Cafe’s licensr because of alleged drug dealinh and frequent fights. Mall Cafe’s formerd owner, Saiming Corp.
, had been trying to transfer its liquo r license tothe landlord, Union Mill SoHo owner Daniel Gray, former general manager of the Loft Galleryy and Lounge on Hotel Street, said he was approached by Unionn Mill Investment to open a new venue in the Gray plans to open part of the loung — 3,000 square feet — for this month’s First Fridat event downtown, and open the remainintg space in August. Gray describe s the new venue as a mixof music, fashion and photography in a trend and upscale setting. The SoHo name stemds from the New York City neighborhood and a blend of and “Honolulu”.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Unemployment rate falls in Allegheny, Beaver counties - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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and Industry released seasonallyh adjusted unemployment figures forthe state’s countied and metropolitan statistical areas on In Allegheny County, the unemployment rate fell from 6.6 percen t in March to 6.5 percent in Beaver County’s went from 8.2 percent in March to 7.9 percent in The improvements in Allegheny and Beaver however, were not enough to boost the seven-countyh Pittsburgh MSA, which saw its seasonally adjustede unemployment rate increase from 7.2 percent in Marchy to 7.3 percent in April. Pennsylvania’ unemployment rate held steadyat 7.
8 When making comparisons, the Department of Labor and Industry uses seasonally adjusted figureds in order to account for cyclicapl hiring differences that don’t reflect changes in the overal l economy. Employment in the seven-county Pittsburgh area continues to be strongerd than manyother areas. In addition to besting the state by half apercentage point, unemployment in the Pittsburgh MSA is 1.6 percentages points lower than the United Stated as a whole, which has seasonally adjusted unemployment of 8.9 Here is the breakdown across the state: Stat College: 5.7 percent Lebanon: 6.7 percenr Altoona: 7.2 percent Pittsburgh: 7.3 percent Philadelphia: 7.9 percenyt York-Hanover: 7.
9 percent Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton: 8.3 percentf Erie: 8.4 percent Scranton-Wilkes-Barre: 8.6 percentr Johnstown: 8.7 percent Reading: 8.7 percent Withimn the Pittsburgh MSA, unemployment ranged from 6.5 percentt in Allegheny County to 9.8 percent in Armstrongh County. Here is the breakdown by county: 6.5 percent Butler: 7.3 percenty Washington: 7.6 percent Beaver: 7.9 percent 8.1 percent Fayette: 8.9 percenft Armstrong: 9.
8 percent
and Industry released seasonallyh adjusted unemployment figures forthe state’s countied and metropolitan statistical areas on In Allegheny County, the unemployment rate fell from 6.6 percen t in March to 6.5 percent in Beaver County’s went from 8.2 percent in March to 7.9 percent in The improvements in Allegheny and Beaver however, were not enough to boost the seven-countyh Pittsburgh MSA, which saw its seasonally adjustede unemployment rate increase from 7.2 percent in Marchy to 7.3 percent in April. Pennsylvania’ unemployment rate held steadyat 7.
8 When making comparisons, the Department of Labor and Industry uses seasonally adjusted figureds in order to account for cyclicapl hiring differences that don’t reflect changes in the overal l economy. Employment in the seven-county Pittsburgh area continues to be strongerd than manyother areas. In addition to besting the state by half apercentage point, unemployment in the Pittsburgh MSA is 1.6 percentages points lower than the United Stated as a whole, which has seasonally adjusted unemployment of 8.9 Here is the breakdown across the state: Stat College: 5.7 percent Lebanon: 6.7 percenr Altoona: 7.2 percent Pittsburgh: 7.3 percent Philadelphia: 7.9 percenyt York-Hanover: 7.
9 percent Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton: 8.3 percentf Erie: 8.4 percent Scranton-Wilkes-Barre: 8.6 percentr Johnstown: 8.7 percent Reading: 8.7 percent Withimn the Pittsburgh MSA, unemployment ranged from 6.5 percentt in Allegheny County to 9.8 percent in Armstrongh County. Here is the breakdown by county: 6.5 percent Butler: 7.3 percenty Washington: 7.6 percent Beaver: 7.9 percent 8.1 percent Fayette: 8.9 percenft Armstrong: 9.
8 percent
Friday, April 1, 2011
Business groups slam proposed tax increases - Wichita Business Journal:
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The said it opposes changes to the corporatesminimum tax, a new corporate income tax and a new personall income tax. The alliance consistd of 30 business groups that represenrt morethan 25,000 Oregon businesses and emplog 500,000 residents. Raising the taxes could cause the stater tolose 6,000 jobs, according to state revenuee office estimates. “These proposals ignore the stark realities of ourcurrenft recession,” the group said in a news releases sent by J.L. Wilson, a lobbyist with Associated Oregonm Industries. “They are counterproductive measurez that kill jobs and prolonghour recession.
” The corporatre minimum tax and corporate income tax proposalss would collectively harm companies with smallo profit margins as well as businesses looking to invest more in capitakl equipment, the group said. The alliance called on lawmakers to instead focuson private-sectoer job retention and creation. “We believre strongly that increased taxes are detrimentalp tojob growth,” Wilson said in the news “An increased tax burden will hurt the abilitgy of our members to create desperately needed jobs. It is the wronbg approach to balancethe state’s budget.
” Other groups signing the letter include Associated Orego Loggers, Independent Community Banks of Oregon, the Northwesf Food Processors Association, Oregon Association of the Oregon Automobile Dealers Association, the Oregob Bankers Association, the Oregon Home Builders the Oregon Restaurant Association and the Oregon Truckingh Association. Oregon’s House and Senate members hope to adjourn byJuly 1. Lawmakere must address a $4.
2 billion budgef shortfall before they adjourn or in a seriews of special sessions throughout the rest ofthe
The said it opposes changes to the corporatesminimum tax, a new corporate income tax and a new personall income tax. The alliance consistd of 30 business groups that represenrt morethan 25,000 Oregon businesses and emplog 500,000 residents. Raising the taxes could cause the stater tolose 6,000 jobs, according to state revenuee office estimates. “These proposals ignore the stark realities of ourcurrenft recession,” the group said in a news releases sent by J.L. Wilson, a lobbyist with Associated Oregonm Industries. “They are counterproductive measurez that kill jobs and prolonghour recession.
” The corporatre minimum tax and corporate income tax proposalss would collectively harm companies with smallo profit margins as well as businesses looking to invest more in capitakl equipment, the group said. The alliance called on lawmakers to instead focuson private-sectoer job retention and creation. “We believre strongly that increased taxes are detrimentalp tojob growth,” Wilson said in the news “An increased tax burden will hurt the abilitgy of our members to create desperately needed jobs. It is the wronbg approach to balancethe state’s budget.
” Other groups signing the letter include Associated Orego Loggers, Independent Community Banks of Oregon, the Northwesf Food Processors Association, Oregon Association of the Oregon Automobile Dealers Association, the Oregob Bankers Association, the Oregon Home Builders the Oregon Restaurant Association and the Oregon Truckingh Association. Oregon’s House and Senate members hope to adjourn byJuly 1. Lawmakere must address a $4.
2 billion budgef shortfall before they adjourn or in a seriews of special sessions throughout the rest ofthe
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