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Business news briefs for 07/16/11 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:19PMAlso in today's headlines:
Business Tri-State: Wood Co. plant site sold, redevelopment planned Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:14PMVIENNA, W.Va. -- A Huntington developer has bought the former Johns Manville plant in Wood County and plans to redevelop the site.
Old Mandeville church plans to go before zoning board Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:38PMOur Lady of the Lake Catholic Church's plans have some resident concerned about scale and the impact on parking
Two weeks left to register for FEMA assistance Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:12PMLITTLE ROCK — Arkansans stricken by the storms, tornadoes and floods that rolled through the state from April 14 to June 3 should take note that they’ve got only two weeks left to register for assistance from the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). read more
Police talk about body armor Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:41PMJohn Parmerton tests the strength of a protective vest similar to what local police agencies use.
Clark Nuber President/CEO Honored by WSCPA Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:39PMBELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA) recently announced that David Katri, President and CEO of Clark Nuber P.S., was chosen to receive the 2010-2011 President’s Award. Katri received the award for his extraordinary leadership and vision in directing the future of the WSCPA during his tenure as a member of the Board of Directors from ...
Treasury Focuses on Revitalizing America’s Cities Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:12AMThe U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) hosts a symposium on the Living Cities Integration Initiative. On July 7, 2011 the U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a symposium to discuss economic revitalization through investment in community development financial institutions (CDFIs). The event was a partnership between the Treasury’s ...
Grants Buy Lots in Kensington PD Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:17PMThree companies related to the Grant family of homebuilders have bought the remaining 105 lots in Arlington’s Kensington Planned Development for...
NEA grant to help renovate historic building in jazz district Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:48PMA long-abandoned but historic building in the 18th and Vine Jazz District is due to be renovated, thanks to a jumpstart $200,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City and the Downtown Council said Tuesday that they received the grant from the NEA’s “Our Town” grant program.
Extra $20M cut to Wake schools to affect janitors, young drivers Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:28PMWake County schools will have to find additional budget cuts in the range of $20 million, affecting everything from 70 janitorial positions to driver education programs, based on reductions under the recently passed state budget.
Melinda Moree: A Prize to Save Lives Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:15PMPrizes are not the answer to every global health problem. But for certain challenges, prizes can harness our competitive spirit to drive innovation in a time of limited resources.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Centers open today in Johnson & Franklin counties Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:20PMSurvivors of the storms, tornadoes and flooding that hit Johnson and Franklin counties May 24-26 can get their questions answered and register for state and federal assistance at Disaster Assistance Centers opening today in Ozark in Clarksville.
HUD details alleged violations by Montebello Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:31AMThe federal agency accuses the city of such violations as giving affordable housing grants directly to individuals rather than through approved entities and failing to ensure recipients were needy. Housing and Urban Development officials have accused struggling Montebello of numerous violations, including giving affordable housing grants directly to individuals rather than through approved ...
Federal Aid Available For Residents To Replace Personaly Property Damaged. Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:43PMMany residents lost most, If not all, of their personal belongings when the tornado tore through Joplin. And Federal agencies want people to know there are programs to turn to for help.
Report on P. Parenthood details abuses, calls for action Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:34PMWASHINGTON (BP)--Congress should investigate Planned Parenthood for its misuse of government funds and its circumvention of state laws, according to an extensive report released July 7 by the leading legal organization in the American pro-life movement.
County may pull plug on courthouse land Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:50AMThe Leelanau County Board of Commissioners appears ready to pull the plug on a plan to redevelop the site of the former county seat in downtown Leland. Following a closed session with a real estate attorney representing the Leelanau County Brownfield R read more
City OKs art museum deal Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:05AMRecycling proposal tabled
Future of 37 Iowa unemployment offices in limbo Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:15AMLegislators acted to keep them open, but one-time money that helps fund them may face a veto from the governor.
$2.5M OK'd for storm victims Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:44AMWESTFIELD - More than $2.5 million in disaster assistance has been approved for survivors of the June 1 severe storms and tornadoes in Hampden and Worcester counties, according to officials with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Pro-Immigrant Group Lobbys for Child Citizen Protection Act Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:24PMA pro-immigration group wants to help children who are American citizens, but whose parents are threatened with deportation.
Report found ‘weaknesses’ in finances Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:44AMTuesday July 5, 2011 ARLINGTON -- Battenkill Valley Supervisory Union Superintendent Thomas Gallagher says there is a lot of blame to go around for the "embarrassing" findings in a recent financial audit, although the district has already put changes in place to correct the problems. The fiscal year 2010 audit identifies a number of "material weakness" deficiencies within the supervisory
Science group is a job, cash machine Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:04AMA report to be released today says Science Foundation Arizona-issued grants to non-profit groups and university-research projects have helped support or create 1,524 jobs since 2007.
Australia's infrastructure 'barely adequate' Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:52AMThe Federal Government has been warned urgent action needs to be taken to improve Australia's infrastructure.
ARD&H Member Jerald Lurie Receives Three Committee Appointments at MSBA, MBF Annual Meetings Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:45AMBALTIMORE (July 5, 2011) - Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC (ARD&H) Member and Business ...
Clashing opinions at city council meeting Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:26AMThe North Platte Telegraph Mayor Marc Kaschke's effort to change the time of the regular city council meeting from 7:30 to 6:30 p.m. was derailed on Tuesday night, part of a long and rather contentious evening for the council.
VIDEO: Gerlach, conservationists gather on Limerick farm to support open space Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:15PMIt may not have been baseball and apple pie, but it’s hard to get more American than Christmas trees and blueberry pie (with a little Phillies baseball and beer thrown in for good measure.)
Fruitful Labor Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:43AMebrandt@pottsmerc.com
Stimulus Funds Going To Underperforming Illinois Schools Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:38AMSome underperforming Illinois schools will get millions in federal stimulus money to undergo what the State Board of Education calls “dramatic reforms.”
Corporate Jet Tax Gets Six Obama Mentions, $3 Billion Estimate Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:38PMThe president made a big deal of tax breaks for corporate jet owners today, yet they remain a small part of any solution for balancing the U.S. budget.
Indiana ranks 15th best for business Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 3:58PM When it comes to business, how do you think Indiana performs? Would you guess our business climate ranks in the top third in the nation? Read more at www.WISHTV.com
Federal appeals court rules health care reform bill is constitutional Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:33PMWASHINGTON (CNN) -- The political and legal future of the sweeping health care reform bill received a big boost Wednesday, after a federal appeals court in Cincinnati ruled in favor of the Obama administration and Congress, concluding a key provision in the landmark legislation was constitutional.
Ingham County explores tax increase for economic development Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:46AM• What: Ingham County commissioners set up a task force to explore a special property tax to fund economic development programs. The task force will hold a meeting to discuss potential programs that could be funded by the tax.
High-speed Broadband Expansion Gets Underway Across Washington State Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 12:47PMNorthwest Open Access Network announced today construction is underway on a massive expansion of broadband that will bring nearly a thousand miles of high-speed broadband Internet service to nearly every unserved community in Washington State. Â
Tenn. Receives $21.2 Million in Disaster Assistance Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:13PMMore than $21.2 million in federal assistance has been approved for Tennesseans in 26 counties who suffered losses during two recent bouts of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
A Red, White and Blue Magical History Tour Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:43AMThe eagles have landed. And, “An Old Fashioned Celebration of America” has turned Rogue River into a red, white and blue magical history tour.
Live Oak: Mayor's Corner Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:23AMLive Oak — The 3rd annual June Bug Festival was a great success. It is satisfying to see how it has grown in just three years. I was in the downtown area three times during the day. Each time, there were a goodly number of folks taking advantage of the activities.
Lodi Unified OKs cuts, class size increases Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:41AMLODI - The Lodi Unified School District has approved a $211 million spending plan for 2011-12, including $11 million in cuts and another increase in class sizes.
FEMA help centers closing Saturday Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:59AMSt. Clair County — The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be shutting down its Ashville and Moody operations centers in the county Saturday. “It’s something that happens in every disaster when the need declines,” said Nathan Custer, FEMA Public Information Officer for this area.
Council freshmen eager to take action after 1st study session Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:42PMThree newcomers dominated first study session with questions, comments, concern for taxpayers.
U.S. Bank Helps Expand Nationwide Access to Nutritious Food Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:28PMST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bank will finance projects that expand access to nutritious foods in economically stressed areas through its subsidiary, U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation, making an economic impact
Solar panels equal savings for Harlingen Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:11PMHARLINGEN — Harlingen is ready to go solar. The city will celebrate 308 energy-saving solar panels at 9 a.m. Friday at the Lon C. Hill building. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for a project costing more than $600,000 will save the city money in the...
Kennett Board discusses finances, policy changes Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 11:30AMFinances and policy changes topped the agenda at the Kennett Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening. In his report, Superintendent Chris Wilson informed the board of the district's current...
Long and Winding Road Leads East Aurora Native to Meet a Beatle Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 10:25AMEveryone has pictured a "dream come true" moment: a farfetched wish miraculously occurs and knocks everyone down in their awe and envy. It's a nice thought, stored away for periods of time and only brought out for entertainment.
FEMA extends deadline for disaster aid Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:10AMVictims of the April 16 tornadoes that ripped through North Carolina have more time to apply for federal disaster aid.
Asheville-area historic train line restoration moves forward Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:17AMRocky Hollifield, of the Craggy Mountain Line in Woodfin, leans out of a Southern Railroad Safety Car Caboose. With four restored cabooses and a rail yard switch engine, Hollifield hopes to open the seven miles of track to rides in the fall.
Report Finds Slow Return to Pre-Recession Job Levels in Metro Areas, Projects 3.5% Growth in GDP for Rest of Year Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:48AM75 Metro Areas Expected To Have Double Digit Unemployment By End Of Year While 27 Metro Areas Drop To Single Digit Unemployment
Solar Tech Company Wins $150M DOE Loan Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 8:45AMCompany?won?$150 million federal loan guarantee to develop a?cheaper way to produce?silicon wafers that are the key component of solar panels.
Audit shines light on economy Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 7:12AMThe city of Kokomo received a clean audit from the state last week, with no irregularities found, according to the Indiana State Board of Accounts.
Solar-tech firm wins $150M federal loan Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 6:21AMLEXINGTON -- A Lexington company has won a conditional $150 million federal loan guarantee to develop a dramatically cheaper way to produce the silicon wafers that are the key component of solar
Manure to power dairy farms’ delivery trucks Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:24AMINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One of the nation’s largest dairy cooperatives plans to tap a plentiful energy source — manure from its cows — to power its fleet of milk-delivery trucks. By early next year, Fair Oaks Farms in northwestern Indiana plans...