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Legg Mason to take another earnings hit but gets breather on loans
Legg Mason Inc. will take $316 million in after-tax charges to shore up money-market funds in the quarter that ends Dec. 31. (LM) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=smodj7"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=smodj7" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=BM5sO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=BM5sO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=fQmOo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=fQmOo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=CtLdo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=CtLdo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=7u4wO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=7u4wO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Falsified audit leads to guilty plea for Syntrix biotech exec
A biotech executive pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to charges stemming from submitting a fake audit report to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Department of Justice announced. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=p50cu2"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=p50cu2" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=SRujO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=SRujO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=6EICo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=6EICo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Bzboo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Bzboo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=CgwfO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=CgwfO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Feds suspend Skyridge Pharmacy's drug certificate
Skyridge Pharmacy&rsquo;s certificate to dispense drugs was suspended Monday, after the owner was accused of distributing drugs to customers without valid prescriptions, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=T38nzu"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=T38nzu" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=FDz7O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=FDz7O" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=NvW2o"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=NvW2o" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=8KuLo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=8KuLo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=xsmmO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=xsmmO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Circle Bancorp names Kit Cole chairman and CEO
Circle Bancorp. which operates Circle Bank, said Monday that Kit Cole was appointed chairman and CEO, effective immediately. (TAMB) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=9pqUZt"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=9pqUZt" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ZMwDO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ZMwDO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=f7v6o"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=f7v6o" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=uxawo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=uxawo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=c6uuO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=c6uuO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Kansas couple wins verdict against Swift Transportation
A Kansas couple was on the winning side of a $23.5 million verdict awarded by a federal jury in Wichita in a trucking accident dispute. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=ll3Bv9"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=ll3Bv9" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=RRdaO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=RRdaO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=sjKAo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=sjKAo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=zQSIo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=zQSIo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=nV1dO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=nV1dO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Worthington Industries taps new CFO
Worthington Industries Inc. has named an executive from private equity investor MCG Capital Corp. as its finance chief, filling a job that sat vacant for four months. (MCGC) (GS) (WOR) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=OYAuZn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=OYAuZn" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=wvFcO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=wvFcO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=BU6Zo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=BU6Zo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=jSFgo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=jSFgo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=zlP5O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=zlP5O" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Report: Bond investors sue Countrywide
A group of bond investors is demanding that Countrywide Financial Corp. purchase mortgage loans for which it plans to reduce borrowers&rsquo; payment terms. (BAC) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=dgeHdo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=dgeHdo" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=H2CzO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=H2CzO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ARmno"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ARmno" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=CUYxo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=CUYxo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=F0BNO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=F0BNO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Dow plunges 680 points on Monday
The stock markets plummeted Monday on a slew of bad economic news, not the least of which was the official word that the U.S. has been in a recession since December 2007. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=mYKc3q"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=mYKc3q" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=jIEGO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=jIEGO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=fEAso"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=fEAso" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=whzOo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=whzOo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=bspQO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=bspQO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Ashland CEO took pay cut for ?08
Ashland CEO Jim O&rsquo;Brien&rsquo;s pay fell by a fourth to $4.8 million for the year ended Sept. 30, his cash and long-term incentive compensation declining together, the company reported to regulators. (ASH) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=5bwGg7"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=5bwGg7" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ctS2O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ctS2O" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=0MBKo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=0MBKo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=pnnho"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=pnnho" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=PviBO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=PviBO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Report: Bond investors sue Countrywide
A group of bond investors is demanding that Countrywide Financial Corp. purchase mortgage loans for which it plans to reduce borrowers&rsquo; payment terms. (BAC) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=0PRoZN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=0PRoZN" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=zyCJO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=zyCJO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=rzuNo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=rzuNo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=yYfYo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=yYfYo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=HY9UO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=HY9UO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Dow plunges 680 points on Monday
The stock markets plummeted Monday on a slew of bad economic news, not the least of which was the official word that the U.S. has been in a recession since December 2007. (STI) (SBKC) (LION) (UCBI) (SNV) (HD) (UPS) (KO) (DAL) (SO) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=vT4sDj"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=vT4sDj" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=anBcO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=anBcO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=y6AQo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=y6AQo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=xoTdo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=xoTdo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=285XO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=285XO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Fitch reaffirms AA+ rating for CPS Energy bonds
Fitch Ratings has confirmed its AA+ rating for San Antonio&rsquo;s electric and gas systems revenue bonds, Series 2008A, issued on behalf of CPS Energy. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=n8qa73"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=n8qa73" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ChwuO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ChwuO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=h1jvo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=h1jvo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=yPrfo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=yPrfo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=fXJIO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=fXJIO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Celtics and Bentley renew deal
The Boston Celtics and Bentley University have extended their relationship for another two years, the team said Monday. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=PYOcEP"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=PYOcEP" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=06yoO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=06yoO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Xp6fo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Xp6fo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=NUGso"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=NUGso" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=arb2O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=arb2O" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Report: Bond investors sue Countrywide
A group of bond investors is demanding that Countrywide Financial Corp. purchase mortgage loans for which it plans to reduce borrowers&rsquo; payment terms. (BAC) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=4gGDpf"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=4gGDpf" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=C8SIO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=C8SIO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=OcSmo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=OcSmo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=wwOeo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=wwOeo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=TrxdO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=TrxdO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
JPMorgan Chase to lay off 9,200 WaMu workers
JPMorgan Chase said Monday it will lay off 9,200 Washington Mutual employees nationally, out of the company&rsquo;s total work force of about 42,000. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=DXo62G"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=DXo62G" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=LPvLO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=LPvLO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=QhEjo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=QhEjo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=8ITGo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=8ITGo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=daLcO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=daLcO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Ashland CEO took pay cut for ?08
Ashland Inc. CEO Jim O&rsquo;Brien took a 25 percent pay cut, down to $4.8 million in fiscal 2008, as both cash compensation and long-term incentive compensation declined from 2007. (ASH) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=azZQnQ"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=azZQnQ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=YefiO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=YefiO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=RvQQo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=RvQQo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=lW3Do"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=lW3Do" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=yABaO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=yABaO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Citigroup spends less on ads, Scottrade spends more
The financial services industry, including Citigroup, spent 10 percent less on advertising this year, but online brokerage Scottrade bucked the trend and spent more, a new analysis shows. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=8lM41e"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=8lM41e" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=SKalO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=SKalO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=nJHQo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=nJHQo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=UVkLo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=UVkLo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=oZ3MO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=oZ3MO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Houston architect?s Shanghai building starts construction
Construction began Nov. 29 on what will be China&rsquo;s tallest building &mdash; a structure designed by Houston-based architect Marshall Strabala. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=FWssjm"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=FWssjm" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=WFfPO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=WFfPO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=bVyko"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=bVyko" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gJAwo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gJAwo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=uxPLO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=uxPLO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Inn of the Anasazi names new director
Andrea Gates has been named the new managing director of the Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=AhPEPU"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=AhPEPU" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=3ryUO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=3ryUO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=8EZho"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=8EZho" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=iljvo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=iljvo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=HOicO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=HOicO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Services set for Lofgren family
A memorial service for Parker Lofgren and his family will be held Dec. 5 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Denver, according to information posted Monday on the St. Charles Capital website. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=0UIY9e"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=0UIY9e" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=DZWaO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=DZWaO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=EdDlo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=EdDlo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=wLMAo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=wLMAo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=9HSUO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=9HSUO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Hawaiian Telcom losses top $425M
Hawaiian Telcom&rsquo;s filing for bankruptcy protection follows years of losses totaling more than $425 million. That includes losses of $105 million so far this year. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=mQynBX"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=mQynBX" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=tWzFO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=tWzFO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=O48bo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=O48bo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Yfbyo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Yfbyo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=UydgO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=UydgO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Association of the blind names Burke executive director, CEO
The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany has named Christopher T. Burke executive director and CEO of the nonprofit organization. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=TuL408"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=TuL408" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=1weqO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=1weqO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Su99o"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Su99o" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=yh3io"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=yh3io" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=f7HFO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=f7HFO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City awards $7M in grants
The Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City today announced nearly $7 million in &ldquo;safety net health grants&rdquo; to 51 area organizations. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=1Gilal"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=1Gilal" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=k654O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=k654O" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=nfpao"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=nfpao" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=H9wPo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=H9wPo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=7WX4O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=7WX4O" border="0"></img></a> </div>
N.J. bill would ostracize outsourcers
Three New Jersey assemblymen announced the introduction of legislation Monday that would prohibit the state from doing business with companies that move work from the United States to other countries. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=pQqaoQ"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=pQqaoQ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=YBONO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=YBONO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=N3Aeo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=N3Aeo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=4uVko"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=4uVko" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=47FKO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=47FKO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Company with 1,300 local employees files for Chapter 11
Pilgrim&rsquo;s Pride Corp., the chicken processor with a 1,300-worker facility in Sanford, said Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (PPC) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=9Mlp1L"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=9Mlp1L" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=iQNyO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=iQNyO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=QWOAo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=QWOAo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=HtYKo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=HtYKo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=3BfFO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=3BfFO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Fla. AG settles with Jacksonville mover
Florida&rsquo;s Attorney General has settled a case against Father &amp; Son Moving and Storage of Jacksonville Inc. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=AEkGHk"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=AEkGHk" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=j0s4O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=j0s4O" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=G0Dco"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=G0Dco" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=xpLHo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=xpLHo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=bsCGO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=bsCGO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Pilgrim's Pride files for Chapter 11
Pilgrim&rsquo;s Pride Corp., the chicken processor with a 1,300-worker facility in Sanford, said Monday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (PPC) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=8SpU1v"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=8SpU1v" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=IUjkO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=IUjkO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=fouQo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=fouQo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=xC2Oo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=xC2Oo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=UMg6O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=UMg6O" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Crist urges 45-day freeze on foreclosures
Leaders from the Florida Bankers Association and Florida Credit Union League joined Gov. Charlie Crist on Monday in asking their members to provide temporary relief from foreclosure to Floridians who face the prospect of losing their homes. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=0ojCMo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=0ojCMo" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Up4VO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Up4VO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=tf5Mo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=tf5Mo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=vdKdo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=vdKdo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=DNADO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=DNADO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Capital Financial Group bought by Securian
Securian Financial Group closed on its previously announced purchase of Capital Financial Group Inc. and its broker-dealer H. Beck Inc. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=WmHDbs"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=WmHDbs" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=OhBHO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=OhBHO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=7mGjo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=7mGjo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=61Vno"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=61Vno" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=phSsO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=phSsO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Report: Roche still seeking loan for Genentech bid
A $45 billion syndicated loan for Roche&rsquo;s buyout of South San Francisco&rsquo;s Genentech Inc. is becoming tougher to get, and the Swiss drugmaker is seeking alternatives, Reuters reported. (DNA) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=MiONzX"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=MiONzX" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gXsdO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gXsdO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=dbfio"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=dbfio" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=3pbUo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=3pbUo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Yx7GO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Yx7GO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Crist urges 45-day freeze on foreclosures
Leaders from the Florida Bankers Association and Florida Credit Union League joined Gov. Charlie Crist on Monday in asking their members to provide temporary relief from foreclosure to Floridians who face the prospect of losing their homes. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=CBqSdA"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=CBqSdA" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=qH3VO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=qH3VO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=mSY7o"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=mSY7o" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=PYwfo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=PYwfo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ipOxO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ipOxO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Survey: Weekend sales brisk, Cyber Monday to follow suit
The retail industry&rsquo;s trade group is still projecting a meager rise in holiday shopping this year, but the season appeared to have started lively with holiday weekend store sales that exceeded projections. (EBAY) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=6d8tAe"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=6d8tAe" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=9tI6O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=9tI6O" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=EoKPo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=EoKPo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=LVqBo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=LVqBo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=hkXJO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=hkXJO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Hawaiian Telcom files for bankruptcy protection
Hawaiian Telcom Communications filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday morning. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=wgkf4k"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=wgkf4k" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=0fupO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=0fupO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=pwExo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=pwExo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=zoJvo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=zoJvo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=XPdeO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=XPdeO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
TWC announces unemployment benefit extention
Unemployment Insurance benefits have been extended for seven weeks, the Texas Workforce Commission has announced. President Bush recently signed legislation providing up to seven weeks of emergency unemployment benefits to workers who have exhausted their benefits and are still unemployed. The extended benefits are federally funded and employers will not be charged for any claims paid on this extension, the TWC says. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=o7lmLE"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=o7lmLE" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=OGtKO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=OGtKO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gMsio"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gMsio" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=FtRNo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=FtRNo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=8ugJO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=8ugJO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Fannie Mae plans to stay on NYSE
Fannie Mae told the New York Stock Exchange that it intends to meet the continued listing standard. (FNM) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=N5iPQ7"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=N5iPQ7" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gpTuO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gpTuO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=k0TSo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=k0TSo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=YhhYo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=YhhYo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=QrECO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=QrECO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Colombia Air Force getting ETC equipment
Environmental Tectonics Corp. said Monday it has received a $1.8 million contract from the Army to provide a hyperbaric chamber to the Colombia Air Force as part of the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Colombia Air Force will use the chamber, which simulates conditions at high altitudes, for training. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=gtlFqC"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=gtlFqC" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=oe1jO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=oe1jO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=oJNOo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=oJNOo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=flmLo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=flmLo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=tzmiO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=tzmiO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Kforce boost stock buyback
The board of directors of Kforce Inc. agreed to allow the company to repurchase additional shares of common stock. (KFRC) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=hfjQD6"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=hfjQD6" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=mwU8O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=mwU8O" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=FEkDo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=FEkDo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Dc1Ro"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Dc1Ro" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=qbLQO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=qbLQO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Achievement Awards - Clint Ballinger
Clint Ballinger has a standard dress code when he&rsquo;s looking for money. If the pinstripe suit doesn&rsquo;t give it away, check out the feet. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=zuUSYz"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=zuUSYz" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=b0wJO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=b0wJO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=xDVbo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=xDVbo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Mfdbo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Mfdbo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=XHrTO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=XHrTO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Markets react to more bad economic news
Stocks were down in Asia and in Europe Monday morning. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=zcWlmF"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=zcWlmF" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=hUKAO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=hUKAO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gt4Ho"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gt4Ho" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=mJ7Wo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=mJ7Wo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=WuxsO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=WuxsO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Markets plummet Monday on bad economic news
The stock markets plummeted Monday on a slew of bad economic news, not the least of which was the official word that the U.S. has been in a recession since December 2007. (AA) (AYE) (ATI) (AEO) (CNX) (DKS) (FII) (HNZ) (KOP) (NCC) (NCX) (PNC) (PPG) (X) (WCC) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=2OgDSZ"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=2OgDSZ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=MSSQO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=MSSQO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=wIX3o"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=wIX3o" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=2cwYo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=2cwYo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=K9kLO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=K9kLO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
TSYS venture signs 5th-largest China lender
TSYS&rsquo; China UnionPay Data Services Co. joint venture has inked a multi-year credit card processing agreement with China Postal Savings Bank. (TSS) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=0QJQ1c"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=0QJQ1c" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=wGD8O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=wGD8O" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Vnhao"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Vnhao" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=KFwTo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=KFwTo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=8SIdO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=8SIdO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Markets react to more bad economic news
Stocks were down in Asia and in Europe Monday morning. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=qyP5Pd"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=qyP5Pd" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=IZdNO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=IZdNO" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=5f6qo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=5f6qo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=wtwwo"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=wtwwo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=iU8fO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=iU8fO" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Fighting the foreclosure crisis
Ron Kalbfleisch is staring foreclosure in the face and he doesn&rsquo;t know who will blink first. A die maker for the past 23 years, Kalbfleisch is four months behind on payments at his Dayton-area home. He had been working 50 hours a week at his full-time job and an additional 10 hours to 15 hours per week at a part-time job. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=XjzNK7"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=XjzNK7" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=SXK7N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=SXK7N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=927zn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=927zn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=G2Kun"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=G2Kun" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=k0xGN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=k0xGN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Lenders look to avoid foreclosures
Even though homeowners have not received a government bailout, the financial crisis is helping some people deal with mortgages. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=Ao6xRH"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=Ao6xRH" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=MKi1N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=MKi1N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=eZHbn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=eZHbn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=D9ffn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=D9ffn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=p29kN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=p29kN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Despite slump, banks have dollars to lend
Bankers swear they still have money to lend, even as bank profits fell to their second-lowest level in 18 years. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=aqp7uy"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=aqp7uy" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=NcaCN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=NcaCN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=nulSn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=nulSn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=zOcIn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=zOcIn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=h4qON"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=h4qON" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Comprehensive coverage, client care help Metzler Bros. Insurance grow
As the economy endures a full-on recession, businesses cut back production and unemployment claims rise to their highest levels in decades, Kansas City-based Metzler Bros. Insurance is growing and adding staff. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=PplMhs"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=PplMhs" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=JOGeN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=JOGeN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Ryosn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Ryosn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=eSFxn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=eSFxn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=MWR2N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=MWR2N" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Bogle?s sage advice provides a port in the storm
Attempting to survive unquestionably the most turbulent stock market I have ever experienced, I turned to one rudder I have relied on for a lot of years. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=PTvm3O"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=PTvm3O" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=6AUSN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=6AUSN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=czx1n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=czx1n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=qHX5n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=qHX5n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=c19pN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=c19pN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Small biz slogs through the turmoil; agency reports demand for SBA loans
Alan Hoambrecker has never been in the news before. But in times when the latest corporate layoff announcement often is the business news of the day, Hoambrecker stands out for the 30 jobs his small business is preparing to create. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=rsKb2S"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=rsKb2S" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=bcGnN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=bcGnN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=04JIn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=04JIn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=1dSRn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=1dSRn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Bw99N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Bw99N" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Ripe or rotten for a deal? Market, performance complicate Sprint?s value
On the surface, Sprint Nextel Corp. looks like a great deal. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=Pb9LCg"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=Pb9LCg" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=dFkhN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=dFkhN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=J75mn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=J75mn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=bAqdn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=bAqdn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=awrJN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=awrJN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
For high-tech entrepreneurs, time is right to launch firm
Continuously renewing our regional economy requires the constant development of new companies in high-growth sectors. After all, entrepreneurs are the primary source of innovation and job creation, and they (and the venture capital that propels them) gravitate to regions where success is more likely. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=2vSVOA"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=2vSVOA" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=9wH5N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=9wH5N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=RYhPn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=RYhPn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=meeHn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=meeHn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=F5I6N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=F5I6N" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Values abound, but the market makes investors focus on strength
If you&rsquo;re looking for a bargain in the stock market &ndash; and who isn&rsquo;t &ndash; there are plenty out there. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=ZzpPTV"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=ZzpPTV" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=xDniN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=xDniN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=pHfjn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=pHfjn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=JEpnn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=JEpnn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Wn1pN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Wn1pN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
What financial crisis? Banks grow more branches
As Citigroup Inc. and other banking behemoths convulse amid the nation&rsquo;s financial crisis, a half-dozen smaller banks have opened or announced a flurry of new branches in the Washington area in recent weeks, including a large North Carolina bank doubling its local presence. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=uszu2U"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=uszu2U" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=DsxbN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=DsxbN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=cWCQn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=cWCQn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=P7FCn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=P7FCn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=pLkcN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=pLkcN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Small stretch of 8th Street SE seeks its own identity
The northern side of Eighth Street SE is home to Barracks Row, featuring revitalized restaurants, shops and taverns. On the southern edge, a new neighborhood, The Yards, is planned. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=7CZGXy"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=7CZGXy" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=CXIhN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=CXIhN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=yGCyn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=yGCyn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=RZujn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=RZujn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=IbPxN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=IbPxN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Montgomery County debuts work force housing at King Farm
Montgomery County is ready to sell its first work force housing condominiums, just as the slow residential market begins to yield more affordable housing naturally. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=XBWpFY"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=XBWpFY" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=O6nZN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=O6nZN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=uOron"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=uOron" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=qsFkn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=qsFkn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=zArcN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=zArcN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
The fans have spoken
Cincinnati sports fans think of the Reds as &ldquo;professional&rdquo; and &ldquo;family-oriented.&rdquo; <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=PbaCEx"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=PbaCEx" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ZW4JN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ZW4JN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=op91n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=op91n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=qunqn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=qunqn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=2ZjqN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=2ZjqN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Despite slump, banks have money to lend
Bankers swear they still have money to lend, even as bank profits fell to their second-lowest level in 18 years. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=NDgm22"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=NDgm22" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=uTOxN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=uTOxN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=9nxgn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=9nxgn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=NFH4n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=NFH4n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=L74uN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=L74uN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Tax filing offers glimpse into $35B Gates Foundation
Due to a disclosure requirement, the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation has provided a revealing &mdash; though somewhat dated &mdash; glimpse of its financial activities. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=YA75jL"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=YA75jL" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Qhj2N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Qhj2N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=eBApn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=eBApn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=4Djyn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=4Djyn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=hPDDN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=hPDDN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Pioneer Square wins ShareBuilder?s 18-month space search
After 18 months of looking for new headquarters space &mdash; and twice being shouldered aside as Microsoft wolfed down entire buildings &mdash; Dan Greenshields has finally found a new home for ShareBuilder Securities Corp. in Seattle&rsquo;s Pioneer Square. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=ep9N7Y"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=ep9N7Y" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=nWO1N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=nWO1N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=DD7cn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=DD7cn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=XCUJn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=XCUJn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=wXFDN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=wXFDN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Questions for John Meisenbach, president, MCM
The nation is on a roller-coaster ride because of turmoil in the financial sector and, now, a global economic crisis. We spoke with John Meisenbach, president of MCM, a financial services and insurance company in Seattle that he founded more than 40 years ago. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=aZJN1K"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=aZJN1K" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=wgI4N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=wgI4N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=dZ9kn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=dZ9kn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=UTH4n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=UTH4n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gFjUN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gFjUN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Community investment
Your Nov. 14 issue featured an article on banking regulators&rsquo; evaluation of Seattle Savings Bank&rsquo;s performance under the federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Your coverage (&ldquo;Seattle Savings Bank dinged for low community support&rdquo;) draws attention to financial institutions&rsquo; responsibilities to serve low- and moderate-income communities, but in the case of Seattle Savings Bank, did not fully report on our institution&rsquo;s lending record. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=PSzonO"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=PSzonO" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Ds54N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Ds54N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ct8kn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ct8kn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Kv73n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Kv73n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=usyjN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=usyjN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
A catalyst for cleanup, Puget Sound Partnership needs funding
If there were an eye-opener in the Puget Sound Partnership&rsquo;s recently released draft recommendations, it is that industry alone is not the biggest threat to the Sound. To save Puget Sound, the everyday activities of people &mdash; how we live, work and travel on the land &mdash; will have to change. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=C28rb3"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=C28rb3" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=UCI0N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=UCI0N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=mpuon"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=mpuon" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=QYhVn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=QYhVn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=4jf6N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=4jf6N" border="0"></img></a> </div>
The money factor
For nine years, traditional bank lines of credit had kept a river of cash flowing through Tabitha Tyson&rsquo;s government contracting company. But this past February, the CEO of Empowerment Technology Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based information technology consulting business, found herself at a financial crossroads. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=uhmcyN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=uhmcyN" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=YhjFN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=YhjFN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ntnGn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ntnGn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=acASn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=acASn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=nBhFN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=nBhFN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Move office meetings out the door
Here&rsquo;s an idea: get out of the office. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=KedfwB"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=KedfwB" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=oxlMN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=oxlMN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=hZRZn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=hZRZn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=yjvcn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=yjvcn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=PCfAN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=PCfAN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
East Baltimore biotech, housing development behind schedule
The nationwide credit crisis has ensnared plans to revitalize East Baltimore with new homes and a massive biotechnology park, setting the $1.8 billion project months behind schedule and in search of cash to move forward. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=px60oA"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=px60oA" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=cOtQN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=cOtQN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=d2KBn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=d2KBn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=vkMvn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=vkMvn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=rIKUN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=rIKUN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Hot money
For banks in a weak economy, deposits are golden &mdash; a solid funding base they can draw on to lend out money. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=UGHVMH"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=UGHVMH" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=zwYrN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=zwYrN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=8P1cn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=8P1cn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=kkqKn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=kkqKn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=XoDEN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=XoDEN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
State might guarantee loans made to minority businesses
The state may step in to take some risk out of a minority business loan program to encourage lending amid the national economic crisis. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=2LUtGQ"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=2LUtGQ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gjiVN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gjiVN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=hyzGn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=hyzGn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=N3A4n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=N3A4n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=815nN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=815nN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Survey: Cash flow big issue for small firms
About 44 percent of small-business owners this month reported they had experienced cash flow issues over the past 90 days, up from 38 percent in October. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=2af9jj"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=2af9jj" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=temYN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=temYN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Ja8zn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Ja8zn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=FVt3n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=FVt3n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=JlOtN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=JlOtN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Morgan Stanley fined $35K for weak oversight of broker
The Maryland securities commissioner has found that brokerage Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. did not properly supervise a former broker, George Divel III. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=3V6peI"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=3V6peI" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=PnkHN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=PnkHN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=5zMRn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=5zMRn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=LbqMn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=LbqMn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=qOCkN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=qOCkN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Money hungry
Once upon a time, cash was king. In a credit-crunched world, cash is the entire royal family. (UA) (CEG) (GRA) (BDK) (FCN) (FCL) (OHI) (GPX) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=PD6fRk"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=PD6fRk" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=VuiBN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=VuiBN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=IqCCn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=IqCCn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=3PCdn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=3PCdn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Hc3HN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Hc3HN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Sour mortgage-related investment spoils Slavie earnings
The parent company of Slavie Federal Savings Bank posted a $1.6 million third-quarter loss as one of its investments lost value in the battered mortgage market. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=75M9ex"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=75M9ex" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gmC4N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gmC4N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ax9Nn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ax9Nn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=0EnLn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=0EnLn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=EdjeN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=EdjeN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
MedImmune to double size of Montgomery Co. HQ
The region&rsquo;s largest biotech is hitting another growth spurt. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=Z7wGdh"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=Z7wGdh" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Zm9gN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Zm9gN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=spj8n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=spj8n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Lqa7n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Lqa7n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=4ChAN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=4ChAN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Fed, Treasury inject $200B into sluggish SBA programs
The Federal Reserve Board announced plans for a $200 billion lending facility aimed at unfreezing secondary markets for Small Business Administration loans and consumer loans. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=b8ThaS"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=b8ThaS" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=yOlcN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=yOlcN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=DU10n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=DU10n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=eeBWn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=eeBWn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=nH6eN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=nH6eN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
AlphaMark takes on market with new mutual funds
The stock market could be headed for its worst year ever. Investors are fleeing. So why would a local money manager decide now to launch his firm&rsquo;s first mutual funds? <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=lxfLLj"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=lxfLLj" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=kypnN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=kypnN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=mUgkn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=mUgkn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Phm0n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Phm0n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=YJosN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=YJosN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Treasury should help distressed homeowners
Recently, Congress learned about the progress of the Treasury Department&rsquo;s implementation of the Emergency Economic Stability Act of 2008 and the usage of the authorized funds. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=kRpmgL"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=kRpmgL" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=IMt9N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=IMt9N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=LDGln"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=LDGln" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=bu5An"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=bu5An" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=9WguN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=9WguN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Bankers: Still ?actively looking? for good loans
Bankers swear they still have money to lend, even as bank profits fell to their second-lowest level in 18 years. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=D5Fw2a"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=D5Fw2a" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=q0bNN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=q0bNN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=p9Man"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=p9Man" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=iXj7n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=iXj7n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=goHiN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=goHiN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Customers losing appetite for big holiday celebration
Catered holiday parties are going on a diet. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=tcx9mm"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=tcx9mm" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=fOpmN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=fOpmN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=yVAQn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=yVAQn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=4hDxn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=4hDxn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=1mUsN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=1mUsN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Joint plan for power plants
Part of Duke Energy Corp.&rsquo;s legislative agenda is likely to lay the groundwork for regional planning for big projects such as its proposed $11 billion Lee Nuclear Station near Gaffney, S.C. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=F9EIeP"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=F9EIeP" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=NbtjN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=NbtjN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=uP6gn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=uP6gn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=o2Osn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=o2Osn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=tzPnN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=tzPnN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Moore & Van Allen cuts hit summer associate program
Moore &amp; Van Allen is freezing its summer associate program in 2009 as part of a larger cost-cutting effort. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=KHe0a8"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=KHe0a8" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=FGwRN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=FGwRN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=xKExn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=xKExn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=D71hn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=D71hn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=PiiGN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=PiiGN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Online extra: Pittsburgh 100 fastest-growing companies for 2009- complete responses
The Business Times asked the top officers at Pittsburgh&rsquo;s 100 fastest-growing companies for their outlook of the first half of 2009. Below are the complete responses we received from more than 60 companies, in alphabetical order. For excerpts of a sampling of the responses, see the Nov. 28 - Dec. 4, 2008 issue of the Pittsburgh Business Times. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=FBV7FB"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=FBV7FB" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=HouSN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=HouSN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=6Hp7n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=6Hp7n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=vFVun"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=vFVun" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=QxuTN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=QxuTN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Citizens South growing into bigger Meck share
Citizens South Banking Corp. has been quietly moving up in the pecking order of Charlotte&rsquo;s financial institutions as competitors are gobbled up by larger banks. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=mw3zCi"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=mw3zCi" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=ViTtN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=ViTtN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=HR6Pn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=HR6Pn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=MH2nn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=MH2nn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=D0ndN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=D0ndN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Breakup leads to 2 new firms
GrowthFinance has split into two new Charlotte professional-services firms. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=Jn1UYH"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=Jn1UYH" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=O7KiN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=O7KiN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=pvZtn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=pvZtn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=lYSDn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=lYSDn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=yrkVN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=yrkVN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Idle Realtors turn to training, new niches, prayer
Realtors&rsquo; paychecks and those of their assistants are casualties of the weak housing market. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=Kh6BWJ"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=Kh6BWJ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Qkx3N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Qkx3N" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=5UG1n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=5UG1n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=D5VSn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=D5VSn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=tbCDN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=tbCDN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Federal Reserve?s Kane ready for spring departure
The Federal Reserve&rsquo;s local point man is stepping down from his post early next year. <strong>Jeff Kane</strong>, senior vice president in charge of the Charlotte branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, said at an event last week that he plans to retire in March. He intends to remain in Charlotte. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=gwknZ8"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=gwknZ8" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=DJPmN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=DJPmN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Eq8Cn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Eq8Cn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=J6zQn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=J6zQn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gyJON"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gyJON" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Home equity lending tightens as property values shrink
It&rsquo;s gotten more expensive &mdash; or in some cases impossible &mdash; for homeowners to tap the equity in their homes to consolidate debt, take a dream vacation, remodel the house or buy a vehicle. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=2VHgox"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=2VHgox" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=Sa0CN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=Sa0CN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=mdAMn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=mdAMn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=QsThn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=QsThn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=TOv5N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=TOv5N" border="0"></img></a> </div>
M&I, Associated plan to lend federal funds to businesses
Executives with the two Wisconsin banks that accepted funds as part of the federal bank capital purchase program say they&rsquo;ll do their best to follow the original directive to use the money for business loans. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=nUcvMi"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=nUcvMi" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=SYkYN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=SYkYN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=QxLqn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=QxLqn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=RerJn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=RerJn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=lJBmN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=lJBmN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
It?s flawed and fickle, but don?t give up on your 401(k)
Lately (and finally), it seems people want to talk about their 401(k), that savings vehicle some 60 million of us have and most of the time forget about even as we feed them periodic deferrals and, if we&rsquo;re lucky, profit-sharing contributions or matches from our employer. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=HILLhq"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=HILLhq" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=123aN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=123aN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=LALpn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=LALpn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=8SEXn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=8SEXn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gLpaN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gLpaN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Give thanks there are successes to celebrate
We readily acknowledge that these are not the best of times &mdash; around the world, on the Mainland or even here in Hawaii. In the last month, a series of local economic forecasts have each represented a more pessimistic outlook than the preceding report. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=bmlCwP"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=bmlCwP" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=gfwtN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=gfwtN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=SlIdn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=SlIdn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=8RcAn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=8RcAn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=UlajN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=UlajN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Capital levels too low at some credit unions
While many Twin Cities credit unions are in strong financial shape, some of them are struggling to cope with rising levels of bad debt. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=F2TsDQ"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=F2TsDQ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=KlakN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=KlakN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=VCA5n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=VCA5n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=suJ0n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=suJ0n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=B76SN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=B76SN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Silverman retakes control at VeriChip, tries to revive company
After a few months away, Scott Silverman has returned to his role as CEO of VeriChip (NASDAQ: CHIP), the Delray Beach-based implantable chipmaker, just as the company was near to being dissolved or delisted. (CHIP) (DIGAD) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=d2GEYY"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=d2GEYY" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=AULkN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=AULkN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=OxXjn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=OxXjn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=3bJ1n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=3bJ1n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=RuMIN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=RuMIN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Plan fails, Georgetown site headed to foreclosure auction
TAMPA &mdash; More than 160 waterfront acres, once one of Tampa Bay&rsquo;s hottest untapped development sites, is now the latest casualty in the housing crash. (BAC) <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=EuhlUC"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=EuhlUC" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=NfweN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=NfweN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=tYikn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=tYikn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=cn43n"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=cn43n" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=7hiQN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=7hiQN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Detroit 3?s fall would be a Big One in Ohio
The failure of one or more of the Detroit Three automakers won&rsquo;t send ripples into Ohio &ndash; it would send waves. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=kaTqPr"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=kaTqPr" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=MoYtN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=MoYtN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=D49Kn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=D49Kn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=QLewn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=QLewn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=KuiMN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=KuiMN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Loan search prompts cost cuts at Westwood Station
Developer Jay Doherty said he is downgrading aspects of the first phase of his mammoth Westwood Station project to make it more attractive to prospective lenders. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=o6mXoa"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=o6mXoa" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=F5EFN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=F5EFN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=p10tn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=p10tn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=OrJYn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=OrJYn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=7LVvN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=7LVvN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Cheryl Smith: Investment mission
Cheryl Smith&rsquo;s call to capitalism came from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which in the late 1980s urged Catholics to use capital markets to spur social progress. She ultimately found herself knocking on the door of the late Joan Bavaria, a pioneer in socially responsible investing who founded Trillium Asset Management. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=vQiJrl"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=vQiJrl" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=hKOON"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=hKOON" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=sXaqn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=sXaqn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=I2HWn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=I2HWn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=3Ov2N"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=3Ov2N" border="0"></img></a> </div>
Nonprofi ts prep for new IRS fi ling
Many nonprofit organizations say they welcome stringent new Internal Revenue Service reporting requirements that go into effect this year, despite expectations that they will be more time consuming and costly to complete. <p><a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?a=bIZYNf"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~a/vertical_4?i=bIZYNf" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=RA3KN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=RA3KN" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=fbwzn"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=fbwzn" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=VLein"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=VLein" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?a=8yAXN"><img src="http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~f/vertical_4?i=8yAXN" border="0"></img></a> </div>
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