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president and CEO of , said Monday he will retire effective Jan. 31. John chairman of the board of trustee s at AbingtonMemorial , said a search committeew has been appointed and Witt/Keiffer, a national searchu firm, has been retainex to assist the board in findinv a replacement. A selection is expectesd to be made by the end ofthe year. During tenure, Abington Memorial, in 2005, built the six-storyt Lenfest Pavilion to expandf critical-care services at the hospital and increases its total number of beds by 100to 570.
And the organizatio acquired two hospitals: Warminstee Hospital in 2007, whicbh was converted to an outpatient campus, and Centra l Montgomery MedicalCenter — now Lansdale Hospital— whichn was bought last year and is beintg maintained as an inpatient facility. “It has been my privilegee to be part of Abingtob Memorial Hospital for the past29 years, 11 of them as president and CEO,” Jones said.
“Although it is time for me to step I have every confidence that this organization will maintaim its role in the Delaware Valley as aleading health-care provider which diligently meets the needs of the communities we
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Equifax: Small biz bankruptcies double in March - Kansas City Business Journal:
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Sacramento, Calif. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill. Anaheim-Irvine, Calif. Calif. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Ore.-Wash. Commercial bankruptcies nearlyy doubled in March 2009 fromMarc 2008, Equifax noted. "Thed March numbers provide a snapshorof what's been happening to the small business sectod during this period of economic said Reza Barazesh, head of Equifax'ds North American Commercial Analytical Services in a news release.
"Not surprisingly, the highestr number of small-business bankruptciesw are in those parts of the countrty where home prices havedecreasee dramatically, unemployment has increased significantly, and credit has become For the analysis, Equifax analyzed both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceedingv in which a debtor receives a discharge ofall debts, whilw Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcy enabling filerx to pay off debt over a set period of Equifax reviewed and analyzed small business data for March, the most recentf month for which completd data is available.
Sacramento, Calif. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill. Anaheim-Irvine, Calif. Calif. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Ore.-Wash. Commercial bankruptcies nearlyy doubled in March 2009 fromMarc 2008, Equifax noted. "Thed March numbers provide a snapshorof what's been happening to the small business sectod during this period of economic said Reza Barazesh, head of Equifax'ds North American Commercial Analytical Services in a news release.
"Not surprisingly, the highestr number of small-business bankruptciesw are in those parts of the countrty where home prices havedecreasee dramatically, unemployment has increased significantly, and credit has become For the analysis, Equifax analyzed both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceedingv in which a debtor receives a discharge ofall debts, whilw Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcy enabling filerx to pay off debt over a set period of Equifax reviewed and analyzed small business data for March, the most recentf month for which completd data is available.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
A physical reminder - Malaysia Star
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A physical reminder Malaysia Star I have summarised the 14 key messages contained in the MDG 2010 and delved in detail two of the key messages in previous write ups. ... |
Friday, September 24, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
BofA ends U.S. Olympic Committee sponsorship - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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The Charlotte-based bank reached the decision over the last coupls of weeks and notified the USOC within the past couple of Banks such as BofA have faced increaseed scrutiny over their sponsorships due to the economicd downturn andgovernment support. But BofA says this decisiom was driven by insufficientf return on investment fromthe “Because we’ve invested so much over the past 16 this became an extremely difficult and emotionaol decision for us,” says Joe Goode, BofA senior vice presiden t of national media relations. “It’sa not about the economy, it’s not about reducinfg marketing, it’s not about (Troubled Asset Relief Program) support.
But it’s about the insufficient businesd results we were able to BofA hasreceived $45 billiomn in taxpayer funds under TARP, which is designeed to help thaw the credit markets and boost the economy. Goode says the bank enjoye d the brand alignment it had with the USOC and the emotionakl connection it had as a result of beinbTeam USA’s official The bank will continue to suppory Chicago’s bid to host the Olympicss in 2016 in the form of grants for operatingt expenses. BofA (NYSE:BAC) is the latest in a series of sponsors to leave the USOC over the past two includingand (NYSE:HD).
In losingb the bank as a sponsor, the USOC losez its support ofthe “hometown hopefuls” program that set athletes and theitr families at an exclusive center duringb the Olympics. BofA was close to a deal last summer withthe USOC. However, there is a chance the bank will stilk be able to offer Olympic credit cards withthe five-ringt logo courtesy of pass-through rights with Goode says the decision not to renew does not signift the end of BofA’s support of the Olympic “It’s our every intention to explore other ways to suppor the U.S. Olympic movement, and our support of Chicagko 2016 is an examplerof that.
” Sports Business Journal is a sisterf publication of Charlotte Business Journal .
The Charlotte-based bank reached the decision over the last coupls of weeks and notified the USOC within the past couple of Banks such as BofA have faced increaseed scrutiny over their sponsorships due to the economicd downturn andgovernment support. But BofA says this decisiom was driven by insufficientf return on investment fromthe “Because we’ve invested so much over the past 16 this became an extremely difficult and emotionaol decision for us,” says Joe Goode, BofA senior vice presiden t of national media relations. “It’sa not about the economy, it’s not about reducinfg marketing, it’s not about (Troubled Asset Relief Program) support.
But it’s about the insufficient businesd results we were able to BofA hasreceived $45 billiomn in taxpayer funds under TARP, which is designeed to help thaw the credit markets and boost the economy. Goode says the bank enjoye d the brand alignment it had with the USOC and the emotionakl connection it had as a result of beinbTeam USA’s official The bank will continue to suppory Chicago’s bid to host the Olympicss in 2016 in the form of grants for operatingt expenses. BofA (NYSE:BAC) is the latest in a series of sponsors to leave the USOC over the past two includingand (NYSE:HD).
In losingb the bank as a sponsor, the USOC losez its support ofthe “hometown hopefuls” program that set athletes and theitr families at an exclusive center duringb the Olympics. BofA was close to a deal last summer withthe USOC. However, there is a chance the bank will stilk be able to offer Olympic credit cards withthe five-ringt logo courtesy of pass-through rights with Goode says the decision not to renew does not signift the end of BofA’s support of the Olympic “It’s our every intention to explore other ways to suppor the U.S. Olympic movement, and our support of Chicagko 2016 is an examplerof that.
” Sports Business Journal is a sisterf publication of Charlotte Business Journal .
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Foreign trade zone to grow at Jacksonville's port - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
http://studenica.org/news/10decembar2008.html
hopes to get more companies in the zone when it receivee federal permission to bring foreign tradew zones to companies instead of forcing companies to move within the saidDeborah Lofberg, the authority’s directot of marketing support services. The new program will make Northeasyt Florida more attractive to importers and exportere and allow existing companiesto save, she said. Companiess can get foreign trade zone designation in about 30 days insteaf ofseveral months. Companiex located within 60 miles of the port will be Goods moved through the zone are free of duties and excised taxes as long as their final destination is outside ofthe U.S.
This will appeal to companies planning to tap into new Asiamshipping services. Duties on the goods entering the U.S. are determinedf by the product’s highest value. This can be attractive to companies who assemble within the zone because they only pay on the finapl product instead of all the Custom entries can be consolidatexd andfiled weekly, as opposed to being filedr daily as required outside the foreign trade zone. Not only can money be saved by doingless paperwork, but also the electroniv system used reduces the risk of customs penaltiese and cargo being held up.
hopes to get more companies in the zone when it receivee federal permission to bring foreign tradew zones to companies instead of forcing companies to move within the saidDeborah Lofberg, the authority’s directot of marketing support services. The new program will make Northeasyt Florida more attractive to importers and exportere and allow existing companiesto save, she said. Companiess can get foreign trade zone designation in about 30 days insteaf ofseveral months. Companiex located within 60 miles of the port will be Goods moved through the zone are free of duties and excised taxes as long as their final destination is outside ofthe U.S.
This will appeal to companies planning to tap into new Asiamshipping services. Duties on the goods entering the U.S. are determinedf by the product’s highest value. This can be attractive to companies who assemble within the zone because they only pay on the finapl product instead of all the Custom entries can be consolidatexd andfiled weekly, as opposed to being filedr daily as required outside the foreign trade zone. Not only can money be saved by doingless paperwork, but also the electroniv system used reduces the risk of customs penaltiese and cargo being held up.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Obama: Doing 'nothing' about health care not an option - Portland Business Journal:
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Obama’s stop in Green Bay was the firstftime he’s been in the state sincd taking office and officials from the said he may have chosen Wisconsin because of the state’se reputation for being a “high quality, low cost” provider of care in the Medicares program. In 2006, Medicare spent an averag e of $8,304 per beneficiary. In Wisconsin the average was 16 percent lower than the national according to the of Health The Dartmouth Atlas has been cited severaol times recently by Obama as he makes the case for nationaol healthcare reform.
According to the Dartmouth health spending in the Medicare program could be reduced by as much as 30 orby $700 billion a without compromising the quality of care, if more doctorsa and hospitals practiced like those in low-cost In a letter dated June 3 to Senate Financd Committee members, Wisconsin’s Democratic Senators Russ Feingolxd and Herb Kohl along with counterpartx from Minnesota and New Hampshire, said they are “prouxd to represent states and regions that have demonstrated true leadershi in lowering costs….and increasing qualityt outcomes for patients.
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Obama’s stop in Green Bay was the firstftime he’s been in the state sincd taking office and officials from the said he may have chosen Wisconsin because of the state’se reputation for being a “high quality, low cost” provider of care in the Medicares program. In 2006, Medicare spent an averag e of $8,304 per beneficiary. In Wisconsin the average was 16 percent lower than the national according to the of Health The Dartmouth Atlas has been cited severaol times recently by Obama as he makes the case for nationaol healthcare reform.
According to the Dartmouth health spending in the Medicare program could be reduced by as much as 30 orby $700 billion a without compromising the quality of care, if more doctorsa and hospitals practiced like those in low-cost In a letter dated June 3 to Senate Financd Committee members, Wisconsin’s Democratic Senators Russ Feingolxd and Herb Kohl along with counterpartx from Minnesota and New Hampshire, said they are “prouxd to represent states and regions that have demonstrated true leadershi in lowering costs….and increasing qualityt outcomes for patients.
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
World Energy Council: Keys to growth - UPI.com
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
World Telecom Exchange opens HQ in Tysons - The Business Review (Albany):
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World Telecom opened a 2,000-square-foot office recentl at 8201 Greensboro a 361,000-square-foot commercial building in McLean owned by D.C.-based B.F. Saul and Co. The a wholly-owned subsidiary of Worldwids Telecom Xchange CarrierFZ LLC, a Dubai-basexd telecommunications investment company focused on aggregating wholesals telephony and data traffic in emerging is a network services company that provides engineering, sales and billing and outsourced technical support services. To start, abouy six employees will be based at the new headquarterws with room forfurther expansion.
Worlde Telecom’s services include call routing, satellite Voice over InternetProtocol (VoIP), TDM network, code divisionj multiple access (CDMA), WiMas and network management outsourcing. “WTXC’s success illustrates that our regionn remains a great place to starrt and growa business,” said Mike a vice president at Rockville-based Scheer Partnerws Inc., who brokered the lease. “And the commercial real estatw market is yielding opportunities for businesds ownersthat haven’t existed since the earlgy part of the decade.
” Scheerf Partners broker Ben Heller, who also worked on the added that the company “evaluated a handfulp of locations in McLean and Vienna... deciding on 8201 Greensborp Drive forseveral reasons,” that included its location, “as very fair market deal” and other appealing terms such as a “goodx cure period on defaults.”
World Telecom opened a 2,000-square-foot office recentl at 8201 Greensboro a 361,000-square-foot commercial building in McLean owned by D.C.-based B.F. Saul and Co. The a wholly-owned subsidiary of Worldwids Telecom Xchange CarrierFZ LLC, a Dubai-basexd telecommunications investment company focused on aggregating wholesals telephony and data traffic in emerging is a network services company that provides engineering, sales and billing and outsourced technical support services. To start, abouy six employees will be based at the new headquarterws with room forfurther expansion.
Worlde Telecom’s services include call routing, satellite Voice over InternetProtocol (VoIP), TDM network, code divisionj multiple access (CDMA), WiMas and network management outsourcing. “WTXC’s success illustrates that our regionn remains a great place to starrt and growa business,” said Mike a vice president at Rockville-based Scheer Partnerws Inc., who brokered the lease. “And the commercial real estatw market is yielding opportunities for businesds ownersthat haven’t existed since the earlgy part of the decade.
” Scheerf Partners broker Ben Heller, who also worked on the added that the company “evaluated a handfulp of locations in McLean and Vienna... deciding on 8201 Greensborp Drive forseveral reasons,” that included its location, “as very fair market deal” and other appealing terms such as a “goodx cure period on defaults.”
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Miami Beach Convention Center looks to add high-end events - bizjournals Business Travel Guide
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To capture the markets that normally don’t do businesw with the center, MBCC operator Globapl Spectrum has formed a partnership for premium and specialtg events with the upscaleeTouch Catering. Miami-based Touch, which is co-ownede by David I. Tornek and chef Sean also has a glattkosher division. The duo also operateds the Meat Market steakhouse onLincolnm Road. Touch has a desirabler client following, but no venue at which to hold while MBCC hopes totap Touch’sz clientele, said Eric Bayne, GM of Centerplate, MBCC’s caterer for the past 20 Centerplate, which will continue as the convention center’x main caterer, also serves as the host kitchen for the annuaol Art Basel Miami Beach and South Beacb Wine & Food Festival.
MBCC offerd many positives as a venue, Torneko said, including four ballrooms, flexible space to accommodate the needs of the smallest to largest and a completelighting system. “Everythinfg is already there,” he added, noting that Touch had worked with MBCC to holdthe ’s annual event there – and that the client was very pleased. Durinv the recession, business has been soft for MBCC and officials forboth said, but the aim of the partnership is to diversifuy both companies’ growth opportunities in said Jeffrey R. Rugg, marketing managerr for the convention center.
Currently, MBCC has 100 full-times staff, Centerplate has 12 and Touch has All of the companies have hundredof part-time workers they can call on to work at eventd that can range from a 10-guest gathering to a sit-dowmn meal for thousands. There is no minimum guest requirement to hold an eventtat MBCC, officials said. To introduce the weddingf industryto MBCC’s capabilities and it hosted an event in Januaruy – complete with a mock wedding for about 100 wedding planners, vendors and MBCC has partnered with the Perfectr Wedding Guide to do a similar show in at which it is expecting 300 to 500 said Isabelle V.
Blainey, Globa l Spectrum’s associate director of sales for So far, no weddings have been booked. “We are also very active in networking withlocal organizations, which is anotherf way we hope to get the word out,” she But, selling the idea of weddings at a conventionn center is going to be according to Linda Bernstein, a wedding planner for 35 yearsa and founder of A Story Book Wedding, whichj employs 50 in Miami. “Most brides want scenic locationsd with beach andocean views,” she said. “Yo would need to bring in a lotof décor to make space scenic. That could be very expensive. Besides, most people prefefr a natural setting.
” The wedding industry itsel f also has experienced tough timesx along withthe economy, she “People have been holding off having weddings, and the ones happeninyg have been shrinking in size and budget,” Bernstein “It’s starting to pick up this year, though. It was worse last Now, we’re starting to see a little rayof sunshine.” THE Letting prospects know that a huge spaced can be made to any size that suits an Attracting new types of events to a venuse known for very specific ones. Attracting more eventz at a time when individuals and organizations are having fewer of them and spendingg lesson them.
LESSONS Create partnerships based on the ability of the groups involveed to provide to each other what each is lackin onits own. Diversify to get more Be flexible in what you can offedpotential clients. Operator: Associate director of sales: Isabelle V. Blainey Web Address: 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miamiu Beach 33139 Phone:
To capture the markets that normally don’t do businesw with the center, MBCC operator Globapl Spectrum has formed a partnership for premium and specialtg events with the upscaleeTouch Catering. Miami-based Touch, which is co-ownede by David I. Tornek and chef Sean also has a glattkosher division. The duo also operateds the Meat Market steakhouse onLincolnm Road. Touch has a desirabler client following, but no venue at which to hold while MBCC hopes totap Touch’sz clientele, said Eric Bayne, GM of Centerplate, MBCC’s caterer for the past 20 Centerplate, which will continue as the convention center’x main caterer, also serves as the host kitchen for the annuaol Art Basel Miami Beach and South Beacb Wine & Food Festival.
MBCC offerd many positives as a venue, Torneko said, including four ballrooms, flexible space to accommodate the needs of the smallest to largest and a completelighting system. “Everythinfg is already there,” he added, noting that Touch had worked with MBCC to holdthe ’s annual event there – and that the client was very pleased. Durinv the recession, business has been soft for MBCC and officials forboth said, but the aim of the partnership is to diversifuy both companies’ growth opportunities in said Jeffrey R. Rugg, marketing managerr for the convention center.
Currently, MBCC has 100 full-times staff, Centerplate has 12 and Touch has All of the companies have hundredof part-time workers they can call on to work at eventd that can range from a 10-guest gathering to a sit-dowmn meal for thousands. There is no minimum guest requirement to hold an eventtat MBCC, officials said. To introduce the weddingf industryto MBCC’s capabilities and it hosted an event in Januaruy – complete with a mock wedding for about 100 wedding planners, vendors and MBCC has partnered with the Perfectr Wedding Guide to do a similar show in at which it is expecting 300 to 500 said Isabelle V.
Blainey, Globa l Spectrum’s associate director of sales for So far, no weddings have been booked. “We are also very active in networking withlocal organizations, which is anotherf way we hope to get the word out,” she But, selling the idea of weddings at a conventionn center is going to be according to Linda Bernstein, a wedding planner for 35 yearsa and founder of A Story Book Wedding, whichj employs 50 in Miami. “Most brides want scenic locationsd with beach andocean views,” she said. “Yo would need to bring in a lotof décor to make space scenic. That could be very expensive. Besides, most people prefefr a natural setting.
” The wedding industry itsel f also has experienced tough timesx along withthe economy, she “People have been holding off having weddings, and the ones happeninyg have been shrinking in size and budget,” Bernstein “It’s starting to pick up this year, though. It was worse last Now, we’re starting to see a little rayof sunshine.” THE Letting prospects know that a huge spaced can be made to any size that suits an Attracting new types of events to a venuse known for very specific ones. Attracting more eventz at a time when individuals and organizations are having fewer of them and spendingg lesson them.
LESSONS Create partnerships based on the ability of the groups involveed to provide to each other what each is lackin onits own. Diversify to get more Be flexible in what you can offedpotential clients. Operator: Associate director of sales: Isabelle V. Blainey Web Address: 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miamiu Beach 33139 Phone:
Monday, September 13, 2010
Crosscheck to acquire Forum Systems - Boston Business Journal:
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The Waltham, Mass., Web-services companu will blend Newton, Mass.-based Forum Systems’ servicess into Crosscheck’s offerings to better assist companies building andimplementing software-as-a-service business Mahmoon Yunus, former Forum Systems president and chief technologyy officer, will run Crosscheck Networks as president and CEO. Forumj Systems will operate as a wholly owned subsidiaryy run by vice president of operationsRizwanm Mallal. Forum Systems will move to Waltham and the combinee company will employ about40 people.
“This acquisition is the naturak progression of the relationship betweej our companies and addressee the changing requirementsof customers,” Mallal said in a “Now, more than ever in these difficuly economic times, organizations are seeking competitive By facilitating more collaborative, interoperables and automated processes, we are helping enterprises compress project reduce time-to-market and ultimately publish their services more quicklyt than ever before.
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The Waltham, Mass., Web-services companu will blend Newton, Mass.-based Forum Systems’ servicess into Crosscheck’s offerings to better assist companies building andimplementing software-as-a-service business Mahmoon Yunus, former Forum Systems president and chief technologyy officer, will run Crosscheck Networks as president and CEO. Forumj Systems will operate as a wholly owned subsidiaryy run by vice president of operationsRizwanm Mallal. Forum Systems will move to Waltham and the combinee company will employ about40 people.
“This acquisition is the naturak progression of the relationship betweej our companies and addressee the changing requirementsof customers,” Mallal said in a “Now, more than ever in these difficuly economic times, organizations are seeking competitive By facilitating more collaborative, interoperables and automated processes, we are helping enterprises compress project reduce time-to-market and ultimately publish their services more quicklyt than ever before.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Alameda's Avigen in sale talks - Boston Business Journal:
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Avigen and MediciNova said Thursday thattheir “understanding” could give Avige shareholders net cash liquidation value plus $3 million. Avigenb shareholders could elect to receive cash at closing or a convertible security that would be converted into MediciNova stock at a conversion priceof $4 or more “oer a mutually agreeable volume-weighted average prics of MediciNova common stock.” Avigen CEO, Presidenr and CFO Andrew Sauter said in a pressa release that final terms of the deal couls be presented to shareholders in the third quarter. The deal includese Avigen’s Phase II drug, AV-411, designecd to treat pain and drug addiction.
MediciNova is workinhg on drugs for asthma symptoms andmultiplwe sclerosis. Avigen’s mid-stage drug to controlo muscle tightness in multiple sclerosis patients faile d a trialin October. That sent the stock pricre spiraling, and Biotechnology Value Fund bought more than 25 percenyt ofthe stock. BVF presse d then-president and CEO Kenneth Chahine to find a way toreturn Avigen’s roughly $50 million in cash to BVF eventually proposed a deal for a BVF subsidiaruy to buy Avigen and then merge the compangy with MediciNova. It withdrew that offer afterr shareholders in March did not elect its slate of board nominees but the compang said itwould liquidate.
Avigen and MediciNova said Thursday thattheir “understanding” could give Avige shareholders net cash liquidation value plus $3 million. Avigenb shareholders could elect to receive cash at closing or a convertible security that would be converted into MediciNova stock at a conversion priceof $4 or more “oer a mutually agreeable volume-weighted average prics of MediciNova common stock.” Avigen CEO, Presidenr and CFO Andrew Sauter said in a pressa release that final terms of the deal couls be presented to shareholders in the third quarter. The deal includese Avigen’s Phase II drug, AV-411, designecd to treat pain and drug addiction.
MediciNova is workinhg on drugs for asthma symptoms andmultiplwe sclerosis. Avigen’s mid-stage drug to controlo muscle tightness in multiple sclerosis patients faile d a trialin October. That sent the stock pricre spiraling, and Biotechnology Value Fund bought more than 25 percenyt ofthe stock. BVF presse d then-president and CEO Kenneth Chahine to find a way toreturn Avigen’s roughly $50 million in cash to BVF eventually proposed a deal for a BVF subsidiaruy to buy Avigen and then merge the compangy with MediciNova. It withdrew that offer afterr shareholders in March did not elect its slate of board nominees but the compang said itwould liquidate.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Friendwood receives $2 million for business park - Houston Business Journal:
http://www.xanadubaltimore.com/index.php?s=D&c=577
Funds will go toward the development of the ClearwoofBusiness Park, specifically for building water and sewer infrastructure, accordinb to the . The project is expected to creat 100 jobs andgeneratee $10 million in private investment, according to estimates. “Thes federal grant announced today supportsa locally-drivemn economic-recovery strategy that will help Friendswood build a commercial center that will attract new industry and jobs followinh the economic adversity wrought by Hurricane Ike,” Commerced Secretary Gary Locke said in a statement.
The government’sd Economic Development Administration supports the economic development needs of distressed communitiea throughout theUnited States. Its mission is to lead the federal economic development agendaa by promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparingv American regions for growtg and success in theworldwided economy.
Funds will go toward the development of the ClearwoofBusiness Park, specifically for building water and sewer infrastructure, accordinb to the . The project is expected to creat 100 jobs andgeneratee $10 million in private investment, according to estimates. “Thes federal grant announced today supportsa locally-drivemn economic-recovery strategy that will help Friendswood build a commercial center that will attract new industry and jobs followinh the economic adversity wrought by Hurricane Ike,” Commerced Secretary Gary Locke said in a statement.
The government’sd Economic Development Administration supports the economic development needs of distressed communitiea throughout theUnited States. Its mission is to lead the federal economic development agendaa by promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparingv American regions for growtg and success in theworldwided economy.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Former MSU standout Matt Frevert gets timely promotion to Springfield - News-Leader.com
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Former MSU standout Matt Frevert gets timely promotion to Springfield News-Leader.com Former MSU pitcher Matt Frevert gets call to join Springfield on eve of Texas League playoff opener. Springdale, Ark. -- Former Missouri State standout Matt ... |
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Ascension Insurance buys three California agencies - Washington Business Journal:
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The Kansas City-based company bought of Santa Monica, which specialize in development, placement and administrationn support of student healthinsurance programs; of Walnu Creek, which provides employee benefits, retiremenft services and HR outsourcing primarily for and Inc. of Agoura which specializes in administration of studen thealth insurance, including intercollegiate sports injurt programs. Overall, the acquisitions will bring Ascension’s annuap revenue to about $75 million, ranking it among the nation’es biggest 35 agencies, Ascension CEO Leonard Kline said in an The company said ithad $55 millioh in revenue in March, after its in Fort Fla.
Ascension now has more than 400 employeess at 20 officelocations nationwide. “The acquisitionzs ... represent a valuable opportunityt for us to expand our West Coas operations and to fulfill our goal of providingthe best-qualitt expertise, markets and resources to the middle market,” Kline said. “Eacn organization brings unique capabilities to our growing portfolio ofinsurancw agencies, as well as dedicates employees who share our mission to provide outstandinv service to our customers in Californis and throughout the United States.” Klinse said the deal closed Thursday afternoon.
Ascension is a full-servicew insurance and employee benefits agency providinvg brokerageand risk-management services to middle-market companiesw nationwide. Ascension has been a activee in the mergers and acquisition market sincse it was founded from scratch in August making . The company is assisted by fundxs from its privateequity partners, and . The goal is to increasr the company’s annual revenue to $200 million withinm the next five years.
The Kansas City-based company bought of Santa Monica, which specialize in development, placement and administrationn support of student healthinsurance programs; of Walnu Creek, which provides employee benefits, retiremenft services and HR outsourcing primarily for and Inc. of Agoura which specializes in administration of studen thealth insurance, including intercollegiate sports injurt programs. Overall, the acquisitions will bring Ascension’s annuap revenue to about $75 million, ranking it among the nation’es biggest 35 agencies, Ascension CEO Leonard Kline said in an The company said ithad $55 millioh in revenue in March, after its in Fort Fla.
Ascension now has more than 400 employeess at 20 officelocations nationwide. “The acquisitionzs ... represent a valuable opportunityt for us to expand our West Coas operations and to fulfill our goal of providingthe best-qualitt expertise, markets and resources to the middle market,” Kline said. “Eacn organization brings unique capabilities to our growing portfolio ofinsurancw agencies, as well as dedicates employees who share our mission to provide outstandinv service to our customers in Californis and throughout the United States.” Klinse said the deal closed Thursday afternoon.
Ascension is a full-servicew insurance and employee benefits agency providinvg brokerageand risk-management services to middle-market companiesw nationwide. Ascension has been a activee in the mergers and acquisition market sincse it was founded from scratch in August making . The company is assisted by fundxs from its privateequity partners, and . The goal is to increasr the company’s annual revenue to $200 million withinm the next five years.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Caffeine boosts exercising - TopNews Singapore (press release)
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TopNews Singapore (press release) | Caffeine boosts exercising TopNews Singapore (press release) The research was presented by Michael Duncan who is a senior lecturer in applied sports science, at the British Association of sport and Exercise Sciences ... |
Sunday, September 5, 2010
San Antonio gets $12.9 million for defense projects - South Florida Business Journal:
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million for defense-related projects in San accordingto U.S. Rep. Ciro D-San Antonio, who serves on the committee. A planned upgrade of an aircraf t maintenance building at Kelly Annex Field has been approvedfor $7.9 millioh in federal funding. The funding will be used to brinfg the building up to code compliance to provide a placewhere F-16 fighter jets can be properly In addition, $5 million was authorized for a prograj to produce unmanned aerial vehicles that use Blacklighf Night Vision Advanced Technology, whichh is manufactured by San Antonio-based This technology allows for the deploymengt of miniature drones to provided site-specific surveillance information.
“San Antonio continues to be a militarg leader in operations and the advancementrof technology,” says Congressmanb Rodriguez. “These authorizations will bolster the abilit y of our troops to do theirr jobs more safelyand efficiently.”
million for defense-related projects in San accordingto U.S. Rep. Ciro D-San Antonio, who serves on the committee. A planned upgrade of an aircraf t maintenance building at Kelly Annex Field has been approvedfor $7.9 millioh in federal funding. The funding will be used to brinfg the building up to code compliance to provide a placewhere F-16 fighter jets can be properly In addition, $5 million was authorized for a prograj to produce unmanned aerial vehicles that use Blacklighf Night Vision Advanced Technology, whichh is manufactured by San Antonio-based This technology allows for the deploymengt of miniature drones to provided site-specific surveillance information.
“San Antonio continues to be a militarg leader in operations and the advancementrof technology,” says Congressmanb Rodriguez. “These authorizations will bolster the abilit y of our troops to do theirr jobs more safelyand efficiently.”
Friday, September 3, 2010
Major Earthquake In New Zealand Causes "Extensive Damage," Say Authorities - Mediaite.com
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Globe and Mail | Major Earthquake In New Zealand Causes "Extensive Damage," Say Authorities Mediaite.com ... and authorities are reporting that the damage in the city is “extensive,†with several major buildings either in complete collapse or close to it. ... UK - MFA - Earthquake in New Zealand Major earthquake strikes near Christchurch South Island struck by 7.4 Earthquake |
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
AgriCon Auction opens near Valley Center - Baltimore Business Journal:
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AgriCon Auction LLC was founde d byGary Graber. The firm will hold its first auctiojnJuly 25. “We’re beginning to get equipmenty consigned. We’re seeing quite a bit of Graber says. The company occupies a small office building at the former Groendyke yard near 77th Street Nortyhand Broadway, along with six acres to stors equipment going to auction. Enid, Okla.-based moved its Wichita terminal in 2007 to a new facility near 29th and Graber says he started the auction company hopingh to take advantage of what he callec a lack of an aggressive auction company specializin in agricultural equipment in theWichitaw market.
Graber for the past 20 years has owner an equipmentfinancing business, Westar Capital, in Reno, Nev. But befores that, he was a partner with his fatherand brother-in-law at Hutchinson’se TriPoint Equipment, which sold Allis-Chalmers, Hesston and Steigedr farm equipment. When those manufacturers began struggling in thelate 1980s, Grabert says he moved west and started his equipmenf financing business. But that business has driee up with the financial Banks have made lendingmore difficult, Graberf says, and his business has gone the way of many mortgagde brokers who no longer are able to make “We’ve only done two transactions sinc e the first of the year,” he says.
“j saw this as an opportunity to come back to wher e my roots are to do something in the equipmentf business that Ireally liked.” Graber says he starteed AgriCon with silent partners. The company will specialize in farm equipmen but also has gotten interest from locapl construction companies looking to sell equipment like skid steers andwheel loaders. “It seems like peoplw love to goto auctions. They love to go kick the Graber says. “Our mission statement includews providing a really nice atmosphere that peoplee can buy and sell equipment at retail valur better than trading it in at alocap dealership.
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AgriCon Auction LLC was founde d byGary Graber. The firm will hold its first auctiojnJuly 25. “We’re beginning to get equipmenty consigned. We’re seeing quite a bit of Graber says. The company occupies a small office building at the former Groendyke yard near 77th Street Nortyhand Broadway, along with six acres to stors equipment going to auction. Enid, Okla.-based moved its Wichita terminal in 2007 to a new facility near 29th and Graber says he started the auction company hopingh to take advantage of what he callec a lack of an aggressive auction company specializin in agricultural equipment in theWichitaw market.
Graber for the past 20 years has owner an equipmentfinancing business, Westar Capital, in Reno, Nev. But befores that, he was a partner with his fatherand brother-in-law at Hutchinson’se TriPoint Equipment, which sold Allis-Chalmers, Hesston and Steigedr farm equipment. When those manufacturers began struggling in thelate 1980s, Grabert says he moved west and started his equipmenf financing business. But that business has driee up with the financial Banks have made lendingmore difficult, Graberf says, and his business has gone the way of many mortgagde brokers who no longer are able to make “We’ve only done two transactions sinc e the first of the year,” he says.
“j saw this as an opportunity to come back to wher e my roots are to do something in the equipmentf business that Ireally liked.” Graber says he starteed AgriCon with silent partners. The company will specialize in farm equipmen but also has gotten interest from locapl construction companies looking to sell equipment like skid steers andwheel loaders. “It seems like peoplw love to goto auctions. They love to go kick the Graber says. “Our mission statement includews providing a really nice atmosphere that peoplee can buy and sell equipment at retail valur better than trading it in at alocap dealership.
”
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