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USDA awards funding to Minatare store Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:49AMMINATARE — Prairie Sky Foods in Minatare is among seven Nebraska recipients selected to receive $657,798 in loans and grants. Funds will be used to make energy efficiency improvements that will promote energy conservation.
Smaller banks see big fit in communities Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:41AMIn the tough economy, community banks have rooted themselves in areas across Southern New Hampshire. With the freedom to lend and more time to spend with customers, the small businesses have focused more on the ways they can benefit the community and cared less about big-name competitors. One example is Enterprise Bank, which will open a location in Hudson by late December this year or early ...
For candidates, recovery needs vastly different roadmaps Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:37AMThe economy and job growth are the dominant issues in the 2010 campaign, and Democratic incumbent Betsy Markey and Republican challenger Cory Gardner offer differing approaches on how to get the country back on track.
Banks take aim at credit unions' tax-exempt status Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:04AMAmid the worst recession in a generation, the banking industry is again challenging the tax-exempt status of credit unions.
Indecision on tax cuts drives economic gridlock Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:34AMA financial headache a decade in the making has begun to loom over families and businesses alike. At issue are temporary tax cuts that have saved federal taxpayers at every income level nearly $1.7 trillion in the past 10 years.
Stimulus projects helping economy Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:14AMBy Alan Stephens State Director of USDA Rural Development/Arizona With temperatures soaring to 118 degrees, it’s sometimes hard in Arizona to drum up enthusiasm for summer, unless you’re a school kid or a teacher. But hardy Arizonans who venture out of air conditioned buildings this summer will be met with an impressive number of new stimulus projects in rural Arizona communities, thanks to the ...
Gillibrand starts listening tour at Goshen farm Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:44PMDebate over 2012 Farm Bill already under way in Congress
U.S. Sen. Gillibrand starts listening tour at local farm Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:37PMGoshen As Congress begins debate over the next Farm Bill, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently met with Lower Hudson Valley farmers at the farm of Chris Pawelski in Goshen to begin her statewide listening sessions to discuss new efforts to help New York farmers and farming communities.
County wants to route all garbage through gasifier’ Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:36PMSupervisor: Chester will take the plant if Montgomery doesn’t want it, By Edie Johnson
Gulf NRIs core focus Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:15PMGulf NRIs core focus
‘Innovation Index’ rebounds Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:30PMDEARBORN — An increase in trademark applications and incorporations helped drive innovative economic activity in Michigan during the first quarter of 2010, according to the “innovation index” compiled by scholars at the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Business.
South Dakota’s renewable energy is blowing in the wind Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:30PMWhile Congress is unlikely to pass an energy bill this fall, South Dakota is nevertheless making progress with its wind industry. Soon, as more wind farms come on line, one third of the electricity generated in the state will come from wind, the highest percentage of any of the surrounding states.
Microloan lifts mother out of prostitution Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:11PMFunds helped establish a business that led to a home of her own
Africa’s outcasts build a new path out of poverty Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:56PMMicrofinance lender offers trust and sense of family along with money
Union Beach restaurant to reopen this weekend Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:48PMUNION BEACH — Gigi Dorr, owner of JakeaBob's Bay in Union Beach, was used to the sound of storm, the wind, the water.
Sharp fall in SME credit growth in June Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:38PMCredit demand of Australia’s small business sector fell sharply in June, with demand for asset finance plunging 21 per cent.
SME credit growth falls in June Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:31PMVeda Advantage credit index shows sharp fall in demand. 2 Sep 2010 11:24 AM
Sharp fall in SME credit growth in June Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:11PM[AAP] - Credit demand of Australia s small business sector fell sharply in June, with demand for asset finance plunging 21 per cent.Veda Advantage s commercial credit demand index showed credit demand ...
Hull Federal Savings put under supervision Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:55PMHull Federal Savings Bank, a 99-year-old single-branch thrift in Baltimore, is now operating under federal supervision after regulators found it had been engaging in unsafe or unsound practices. Hull Bank agreed Wednesday to the terms of the supervisory agreement with the Office of Thrift Supervision. Under the agreement, the bank agreed to maintain its capital [...]
Tornado did damage, but not enough for fed aid Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:06AMBRISTOL – A tornado that ripped through the heart of Bristol last month, downing hundreds of trees without injuring or killing anyone, failed to do enough damage for the city to qualify for federal disaster relief.
People First: The latest in the watch on Ukrainian democracy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:06AMUkrainian President Viktor Yanukovych addresses the issue of the Crimean Tatars, while attempting to quell accusations of pressure on freedom of speech in Ukraine.
Lenders Back Off of Environmental Risks Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:28AMSome large lenders are taking a stand on industry practices - like mining and deforestation - that they regard as risky to their reputations.
Lentz, Casey tout small business bill (With Video) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:15AMBROOKHAVEN — State Rep. Bryan Lentz, D-161, of Swarthmore, the Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District, and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey , D-Pa., met with local small business owners on Monday to discuss job creation.
Artificially inflated property prices leaves high priced property owners in the lurch? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:07AMAfter reaping all the dollars from the CPF accounts through the artificially inflated prices that were deliberately pushed by Mah’s HDB and URA policies – he has left all those high priced property owners in the lurch. When property prices begin to slide with his sudden belatedly U-Turn policy, the banks will be calling on those [...]
Euro Selling May Resume as German Jobs Data Underscores ECB Paralysis Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:05PMEuro selling may resume in European trading hours after the single currency paused to consolidate in the overnight session as robust German jobs data highlight the economic disparity and likely monetary policy paralysis in the Euro Zone.
What It Takes To Run A Sound Commercial Bank Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:11AMJoe DePaolo has a good recipe for building a bank fast: Find great bankers and pay them well.
Enter Westamerica as Sonoma Valley Bank fades into history Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:59AMIt’s business as usual, but the business has changed hands. Founded in 1988, the publicly owned Sonoma Valley Bank grew to three locations and was trading as high as $31 a share three years ago. Last week, federal regulators announced it had failed, and San Rafael-based Westamerica Bank was taking over. “Customers can rest assured their deposits [...]
Minority Entrepreneurs Recognized for Excellence Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:49AM2010 National Minority Business Award Winners to be Honored During This Month's National MED Week Co...
Sens. Schmitz and Kreiman focus on Main Street, creating jobs and building a lasting recovery Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:41AMOTTUMWA — State Sens. Keith Kreiman of Ottumwa and Becky Schmitz of Fairfield say Iowa small businesses are the key to a lasting economic recovery. The senators held a public meeting in Ottumwa to help grow Main Street business.
Blinder: Fed Is Running Low On Ammo Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:39AMBlinder: Fed Is Running Low On Ammo
Small businesses get boostCarney presents grant, assistance program to NTRPDC Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:19AMTOWANDA — U.S. Rep. Chris Carney, D-Dimock, and USDA Rural Development State Director Thomas Williams Monday announced grant funding and technical assistance for Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission Inc.
Where China Invests, And Why It Matters Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:50PMSince the beginning of 2005, the People's Republic of China has invested almost $200 billion in foreign assets outside of bonds. Where does it go? Official Chinese data are unhelpful, but The Heritage Foundation tracks down, verifies and sorts the spending by country and sector.
Big Banks Still Threaten Small Ones, Fed Official Says Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:12PMMr. Hoenig, testifying at a field hearing of the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations in Overland Park, Kan., said larger banks perceived as “too big to fail” have a lower cost of capital, putting smaller banks at a competitive disadvantage and threatening their business model.
Banks customers still paying for mistakes by investment bankers Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:08PM• Barclays, RBS and Lloyds investment banks lost up to £118bn • Individuals and small businesses bear cost in higher charges UK retail banking and small business customers are paying for the mistakes made by Britain's big banks in the financial crisis by their investment banking divisions, where losses are five times higher than in retail banking, a City analyst has warned. Bruce Packard at ...
Six Additional Minnesota Counties Included in SBA Disaster Declaration Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:51PMATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that Blue Earth, Brown, Houston, Kittson, Nicollet and Sibley counties are eligible areas for disaster assistance. Private Non-Profit Organizations (PNPs) may apply for disaster loans for damages due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on June 17 - 26, 2010. The deadline for physical damage is Aug. 31 ...
Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Hornets Cannot Afford to Trade CP3, 'Melo Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:41PMDan Gilbert should regret the disgraceful screed he posted on the Cleveland Cavaliers website July 8, minutes after former franchise star LeBron James broadcasted his defection to the Miami Heat on national television. The owner's distressed, desperate diatribe will forever live in sports infamy, and the sharp words he directed at the self-proclaimed "King James" may compel future free agents to ...
Six Additional Minnesota Counties Included in SBA Disaster Declaration Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:38PMATLANTA----The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that Blue Earth, Brown, Houston, Kittson, Nicollet and Sibley counties are eligible areas for disaster assistance. Private Non-Profit Organizations may apply for disaster loans for damages due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on June 17 - 26, 2010.
Housing Is No Longer An Attractive Investment, Now What? Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:41AMAmericans will have to turn to other options, which will benefit the U.S. economy in the long-run. Real estate - Business - Investing - Investment - Real estate bubble
CEO apologizes to Idaho for Medicaid mess - Mon, 23 Aug 2010 PST Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:55AMIdaho expects to sort out its bungled Medicaid billing changeover and get a backlog of providers paid within 60 days, state officials announced today, as the CEO of the firm handling the changeover apologized to the state.
Nearly $148 Million to Help Ohio Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:00PMThe Ohio Housing Finance Agency will receive $148 million in additional funds through the U.S. Treasury's Hardest-Hit Fund to help Ohio homeowners prevent foreclosure, the ABM Administration announced Wednesday.
BREAKING NEWS: Meth Lab Raided in Cabell County; Arrest Made Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:00PMCabell County Sheriff's Deputies have raided what they are calling an active methamphetamine lab in Ona Wednesday evening.
Sen. Bingaman confident of Obama re-election Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:43PMSen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., is glad he doesn’t have to face a re-election bid this year, but he’s confident President Barack Obama will win his two years down the road. Bingaman talked about upcoming legislation, recent legislation, the...
Provident Announces 2010 Second Quarter Results and August Cash Distribution Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:38PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 11, 2010) - A
Minerva fights demands for boardroom clear-out Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:32PMProperty developer Minerva urges shareholders to oppose demands by shareholder Nathan Kirsh to oust the group's chairman and chief executive Property developer Minerva came out fighting today in the face of a revolt by its largest shareholder, South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh, who is demanding a boardroom shakeup. The firm urged shareholders to vote against his resolutions at an emergency ...
Provident Announces 2010 Second Quarter Results and August Cash Distribution Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:30PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 08/11/10) - All values are in Canadian dollars. Provident Energy Trust (Provident) (TSX: PVE.UN - News ) (NYSE: PVX - News ) announces its 2010 second quarter interim financial and operating results and the August cash distribution of $0.06 per unit. "While two significant transactions impacted the results of the quarter, results from our core midstream business ...
Small businesses struggle to get bank loans Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 10:57PMEAGLE ROCK, California – Small business owners are having a hard time getting a bank loan to aid their struggling firms.
Obama Says Job Growth a Positive Sign, More Needs to Be Done Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 9:20PMPresident Barack Obama said a report showing businesses added workers last month is a “good sign” for the economy as he urged Congress to act on measures to help boost job creation.
FEMA teams complete residential site visits Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:35PMFederal Emergency Management Agency teams this week visited more than 300 sites in the five-county region that sustained damage from recent flooding, including more than 100 residences and businesses in Freeport, said Gene Romano, a public affairs specialist for FEMA.
Bell admits more hefty city salaries Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:09PMSeveral other administrators get six-figure paychecks, and two were given extra payments. The city of Bell, already under fire for paying unusually high salaries to three top administrators, acknowledged Friday that two more officials were earning over $400,000.
Ford gets support to sell 200K vehicles overseas Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:16PMFord Motor Co. has obtained support from the Export-Import Bank to sell more than 200,000 American-made vehicles in overseas markets.