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Judge: American Airlines can cut workers' pay, benefits ahead of union vote<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/AmericanAirlines_TPAEvents*100.jpg?v=1'>American Airlines can cut wages and benefits of some employees who are considering joining a union, Bloomberg reports. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane denied a request from passenger service agents for an order prohibiting American from changing employment terms just ahead of their vote on joining a union.
American's parent company, Fort Worth, Texas-based AMR Corp. is seeking $1.25 billion in annual labor savings for the airline as it moves through Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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</div>CEO tells energy professionals EPRI is hiring in CharlotteThe Electric Power Research Institute is hiring about 30 people ? largely engineers and technicians ? this year as it starts a five-year expansion plan in Charlotte's University Research Park, says EPRI Chief Executive Michael Howard.
Howard was the featured speaker Wednesday at the the Young Professionals in Energy. The meeting was sponsored by the Charlotte office of McGuireWoods ? which has more than 80 lawyers in in its energy practice across 11 states. The meeting was held in the law...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>McKesson expands at Four Resource SquareMcKesson Corp., a health-care services and information-technology company, has expanded at Four Resource Square, a five-story office building in Charlotte's University Research Park.
McKesson previously occupied 58,696 square feet, and its new lease expands the company's space to 75,057 square feet. The company moved into the building on David Taylor Drive in 1999.
Four Resource Square totals 151,849 square feet and sits on more than 9 acres. The development's vacancy rate is 24%. The asking rental...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>Warren Buffett buying Media General newspapers<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/charlotte/warren%20buffett%201%20315*100.jpg?v=1'>Warren Buffett is buying the majority of Media General's newspapers, including the Concord Independent Tribune, the Statesville Record & Landmark, the Mooresville Tribune, the Hickory Daily Record and the Lake Norman Navigator, all located in the Charlotte region.
Media General Inc. (NYSE: MEG) announced Thursday that it has signed agreements with BH Media Group, a subsidiary of Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., for the purchase of 63 daily and weekly newspapers and new financing. Most of the...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>Charlotte company Zander Guinn Millan wins design contract for Democratic National Convention credentials<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/queen_city_agenda/DNC%20SteveKerrigan%20ZanderGuinnMillan%20315*100.jpg?v=1'>Democratic National Convention organizers tapped Zander Guinn Millan Inc. of Charlotte to design the official credentials for the September event here.
Democratic National Convention Committee made the announcement at a 2 p.m. press conference today, touting ZGM as a woman-owned company.
Melanie Guinn-Buchanan ? the ?G? in ZGM ? attended and noted that her boutique firm was predominately led by women. Indeed, ZGM?s own web site promotes its six top executives, of which four are women.
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</div>Horizon Lines adds 400 refrigerated containers for Hawaii shipping<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/ShippingContainers_ACBJ-Stock-Art-109-0-268-268*100.jpg?v=1'>Horizon Lines Inc. is adding 400 refrigerated containers to its shipping business in Hawaii.
The containers, designed to keep perishables fresh, are now in Tacoma, Wash. They include several features that Horizon (OTCQB:HRZL) has added, including enhanced insulation, stronger floors and greater durability. The containers also have added security features to detect unauthorized access.
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</div>Housing starts up 2.6% in April<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/dallas/homeconstruction*100.jpg?v=1'>Homebuilders nationwide were busier in April, breaking ground for new homes at a 717,000 annual rate. Starts rose 2.6 percent from a revised March level of 699,000, which was stronger than the previously reported 654,000 pace, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Permits to begin new homes fell to a 715,000 annual pace in April, pulling back 7 percent from a pace of 769,000 permits in March, which was the fastest since September 2008. Permits in March also were revised...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>Fifth Third maps out NASCAR debut<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/charlotte/blog/queen_city_agenda/FifthThirdCar%20racing%20NASCARHallofFame%20315*100.jpg?v=1'>Fifth Third Bank seems to be getting the hang of this Carolinas thing. On Monday, the bank became a NASCAR sponsor with a four-race agreement to place its logo on the hood of the car driven by current Daytona 500 champ Matt Kenseth.
But the real driver behind the deal seems to be geography of another kind: where the bank does business. Roush Fenway Racing, owner of Kenseth?s car, has struggled to land corporate backers in recent months, a sign of how much harder it has become for race teams to...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>Charlotte Knights' ballpark pitch in extra innings<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/charlotte/print-edition/Knights%20site%20315*100.jpg?v=1'>Tinkering continues on a request from the Charlotte Knights for $8.5 million in city money to help pay for a new stadium uptown. Charlotte Center City Partners president Michael Smith, who began working to bring baseball uptown in 2005, remains confident City Council will approve the proposal next month.
?We continue to evaluate the concerns of City Council because this is so close and it?s such a great project,? Smith told me after making a presentation to United Way backers this week. Recent...<div class="feedflare">
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</div>Duke Energy proposes rate-cut pilot for large customers<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/charlotte/Duke%20Energy%20HQ%202%20315*100.jpg?v=2'>Duke Energy Carolinas proposes spending about $13 million in shareholder money on a one-year pilot program to offer a 6 percent rate cut to large commercial and manufacturing customers in North Carolina.
The program's aim is to help business customers that are having trouble in the current economy. But it also might also keep large customers from buying power from other sources.
If the one-year pilot is successful and demonstrates benefits for the state and for Duke?s customers beyond those that...<div class="feedflare">
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Conde Nast Traveler ranks Maui spa best Hawaii resort spa
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/Spa_Travassa_Hana*100.jpg?v=1'>Spa at Travaasa Hana was named the top resort spa in Hawaii for the second year in Conde Nast Traveler?s 2012 spa poll.
The spa earned an overall score of 98.5 and had perfect scores of 100 for treatments and facilities.
?This recognition is a testament to our distinct spa and wellness services, hard work of our spa employees, and the timeless healing energy of Hana,? General Manager Danny Mynar said in a statement.
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Hawaii jobless rate edges downward to 6.3 percent in April
Hawaii?s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.3 percent in April, compared with 6.6 percent a year ago, the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations said Thursday.
The statewide jobless rate last month was also lower than the March unemployment rate of 6.4 percent.
The national seasonally adjusted unemployent rate for April was 8.1 percent, down from 9 percent a year ago.
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Navy?s USS Carl Vinson stops in Hawaii before ?tiger cruise?
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/USS_Carl_Vinson_Pearl_Harbor_courtesy*100.jpg?v=1'>Sure, Pearl Harbor and the waters around Hawaii won?t be buzzing with a huge increase in naval activity for another six weeks when the Rim of the Pacific exercises get underway, but apparently the Navy just couldn?t wait until then to show off its military muscle.
The USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier pulled into port this week, while another carrier, the USS Nimitz, will be coming here for RIMPAC, along with ships and aircraft from 21 other countries.
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Hawaii to feel effects of Chinese solar panel tariffs
Hawaii?s fast-growing solar industry will feel the impact of the U.S. Department of Commerce?s decision Thursday to impose tariffs of more than 30 percent on photovoltaic panels imported from China ? most likely in the form of higher prices.
This is in addition to the Commerce Department?s 2.9 percent to 4.73 percent tariff announced in March.
The tariffs are retroactive to 90 days before the decision.
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Hawaii sues to bar Skechers USA from making health claims
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/SkechersShoeNSH*100.jpg?v=1'>The state of Hawaii has joined in the Federal Trade Commission?s $40 million settlement with Skechers USA Inc. over the company?s health claims about its ?toning shoes? in advertisements that starred such celebrities as Kim Kardashian and Joe Montana.
The Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection filed a lawsuit in 1st Circuit Court on Wednesday seeking to bar Skechers from making claims that its Shape-ups, Tone-ups and Resistance Runner shoes cause wearers to lost weight, burn calories and improve...<div class="feedflare">
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Postal Service will close processing plants, none in Hawaii
The U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that it will begin closing 48 mail processing plants on the Mainland this summer as part of a cost-cutting plan to trim $1.2 billion from the agency?s budget in response to a declining volume of mail.
The Postal Service said it would consolidate a total of 140 mail processing facilities through February 2013 during the first phase of a modified plan to consolidate a total of 461 locations. Following the summer closings, another 92 processing centers will be...<div class="feedflare">
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Barnwell leads Hawaii stocks on down day on Wall Street
Barnwell Industries stock gained 5 percent Thursday on a day when most Hawaii stocks followed the broader markets to close lower.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 156.06 points, or 1.24 percent, to close at 12,442.49, while the Nasdaq lost 60.35 points, or 2.10 percent, to close at 2,813.69.
Gainers:
Barnwell Industries Inc. (AMEX: BRN) closed at $3.14, up 14 cents, or 4.64 percent;
Central Pacific Financial Corp. (NYSE: CPF) closed at $13.28, up 1 cent, or 0.08 percent.
Losers:
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Initial unemployment claims fall sharply in Hawaii
The number of initial unemployment claims filed in Hawaii last week dropped 31 percent when compared to the same week last year, according to the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
There were a total of 1,707 initial jobless claims filed during the week ending May 12, which was 31.1 percent fewer than the 2,476 claims filed during the same week last year, the state said.
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Hawaii gas prices dip a penny, still highest in the nation
The statewide average price of gasoline in Hawaii slipped a penny since last week to $4.54 for a gallon of regular unleaded, according to AAA Hawaii?s Weekend Gas Watch.
The price was 6 cents lower than a month ago and 13 cents less than a year ago, but still the highest in the nation. Second-place Alaska saw a 13-cent increase over the past week to $4.48, which brought it within 6 cents of Hawaii?s statewide average.
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Verizon to end unlimited data plans for 4G upgrades
Verizon Wireless has announced it is ending its unlimited data plan for mobile phone customers who upgrade from its 3G network to its 4G long term evolution network.
CBS News reports Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) Chief Financial Officer Fran Shammo told investors at the J.P. Morgan Technology Media and Telecom conference Wednesday that customers who migrate from 3G to LTE will go on a data share plan, which means using one plan for multiple devices such as phones and tablet computers. CBS...<div class="feedflare">
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MN firm building and shipping houses to North Dakota
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/opportunity_north_dakota/North.Dakota.Flag*100.jpg?v=1'>The labor shortage in oil-booming North Dakota is so acute that many of the area's new houses are being built and shipped in from other states.
A Rochester, Minn., company is taking advantage of the situation and building modular homes and trucking them 500 miles to the Williston area of western North Dakota, the Rochester Post-Bulletin reports.
Dale Jech, the owner of Creative Modular Concepts, says he has orders for 80 houses and plans to build 145 this year.
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Hecker moved to his fourth prison since February, and may move again
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/law/2010/10/04_02_Heckermug*100.jpg?v=1'>Imprisoned former auto dealer Denny Hecker is on the move again.
Hecker, who lived in three different federal prisons in one week in February, now has been moved to a prison in Oklahoma City, KSTP.com reports.
And he may be moving again soon. KSTP reports that the "primary mission" of the Federal Transfer Center where Hecker is now is to serve as a transfer hub to somewhere else. But a government spokesman wouldn't speculate on any future moves that Hecker might make.
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H-P to eliminate 30,000 jobs... Postal Service to cut 28,000 positions... Gold has big day
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/twincities/images/National%20Roundup_icon*100.jpg?v=3'>Business news from around the Web:
H-P expected to eliminate 30,000 jobs in restructuring (All Things D)
Postal Service moves ahead with cost-savings plan that will cut 28,000 jobs (CNN)
Economic index drops after six months of gains (USA Today)
Gold sparkles after slump with biggest one-day gain since January (Fox)
Strong Wal-Mart profit trumps bribery probe concerns (Reuters)
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MN lost jobs in April, unemployment back to 5.6 percent
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/news/joblessWEEBB*100.jpg?v=1'>Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped in April while the state reported losing 3,100 jobs.
The state also reported that Minnesota's annual job growth rate was less than half of that nationwide.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reported Thursday that the state's seasonally-adjusted jobless rate fell to 5.6 percent.
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Sun Country offers flights to new destinations
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/twincities/suncountry*100.jpg?v=1'>Sun Country Airlines is offering new flights out of the Twin Cities to two vacation spots, plus expanding service to Boston and Seattle.
Mendota Heights-based Sun Country announced its 2013 winter schedule Thursday, which includes new nonstop flights out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Tampa, Fla., and Huatulco, Mexico. The carrier will fly to Tampa four times a week and to Huatulco on Saturdays.
The company said it's also expanding its year-round service to Boston and Seattle.
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3M donation quiets the ape house at Smithsonian's National Zoo
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/Wester.Lowland.Gorilla*100.jpg?v=1'>3M Co. is helping a noisy zoo take it down a notch.
Maplewood-based 3M (NYSE: MMM) is donating acoustic tiles to the Great Ape House at the Smithsonian?s National Zoo, which is the home of six gorillas and six orangutans.
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Schwan's among MN firms honored for ethical practices
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/twincities/images/Schwans.Logo*100.jpg?v=2'>The Schwan Food Co. was among three companies to win the 2012 Minnesota Business Ethics Award (MBEA) for promoting ethical practices in the workplace.
Honored by the MBEA in the 13th annual competition on Wednesday were:
Murphy Automotive Inc. of Lakeville, which owns five car shops in the Twin Cities, won in the small company category.Western National Insurance Group of Edina, an insurance provider covering property and casualty for businesses, was the medium-sized company category winner.The...<div class="feedflare">
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J.P. Morgan loss grows; Buffett takes GM stake
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/twincities/MorningRoundup*100.jpg?v=1'>Business news from around the Web:
? Skechers settles on 'Shape-Up' claims dispute (Portfolio)
? J.P. Morgan's trading loss said to rise by 50 percent (NYT)
? Facebook insiders are cashing out (WSJ)
? Google tweaks search, hurting some firms (WSJ)
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Arden Hills: So about this old ammo dump ?
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/twincities/MorningRoundup*100.jpg?v=1'>Now that Arden Hills won't get a Minnesota Vikings stadium, government officials want the state to follow through on pledges to help clean up the long-abandoned Army ammunition plant that was to be the stadium site.
KARE-11 reports on the hopes of Ramsey County Commissioner Tony Bennett, who lives near the site and says it still has plenty of economic potential.
Gov. Mark Dayton said the state should help Arden Hills clean up the site. Ryan Cos. once considered redeveloping it, but scuttled those...<div class="feedflare">
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Caribe owners try Kickstarter to relaunch restaurant
<img src='http://assets.bizjournals.com/twincities/MorningRoundup*100.jpg?v=1'>St. Paul's Caribe Caribbean Bistro, which closed last year amid Central Corridor light rail construction, could get a second life in Northeast Minneapolis.
The Pioneer Press reports that Caribe's owners are hoping to use online fundraising tool Kickstarter to raise capital for the new Caribe at the site of the former Amici Bistro.
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