Savannah Morning News (Savannah, GA) articles from April 2000

Savannah Morning News (Savannah, GA) archives from April 2000

Cities Look to Redevelop 'Brownfields' Sites through Smart Construction.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Gail Krueger Apr. 24--What is a brownfield? The federal Environmental Protection Agency defines brownfields as: abandoned, idled or under-used industrial and commercial facilities or sites where expansion or redevelopment is...

Savannah Morning News, Ga., Etiquette Column.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Lydia Ramsey Apr. 24--It is not always easy to decide what to wear when the invitations arrive for those business/social functions. We have become so informal in our approach to dressing that what was once clear-cut is now...

Savannah Morning News, Ga., Investing Column.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Lauren Rudd Apr. 24--A number of letters have arrived in the mailbag asking for recommendations of books dealing with investing. The recent roller coaster activity in the stock market brings to mind Philip Fisher's book "Common...

Savannah Morning News, Ga., Marketview Column.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Lauren Rudd Apr. 24--With all the sweet investments available on Wall Street, it is difficult to include Imperial Sugar among them, despite its name. Trading at $1.50, the company's share price has tumbled from its 52-week high of...

Savannah Morning News, Ga., Military Question and Answer Column.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Noelle Phillips Apr. 24--Maj. Gen. Walter "Skip" Sharp took command of the 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) in December. During his two-year assignment, Sharp is responsible for military training and executing any missions...

Georgia Government Wants to Increase Dealings with Minority-Owned Businesses.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Walter C. Jones Apr. 24--ATLANTA--Of the $3.6 billion the state of Georgia spent on medium to large contracts last year, just 3 percent went to companies owned by members of racial minorities. "That's absolutely dismal," said...

Savannah Morning News, Ga., Rudd's Pick Column.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Lauren Rudd Apr. 24--Always do your own research about a company before you buy its stock. This feature is not a replacement for your own research. CISCO SYSTEMS -- Symbol: CSCO; Trades on the Nasdaq The recent decline in...

Small Business Owners Face Many Challenges In Entrepreneurship.
April 24, 2000... Apr. 24--In today's world of euphemisms, we talk about challenges. In the real world, what you may sometimes find are problems, problems that need to be solved. As an entrepreneur, you are the chief problem solver. You have the vision,...

Excess Sugar Causes Problems for Texas-Based Firm with Savannah, Ga., Plant.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Ben Werner Apr. 24--When Savannah Foods was acquired by Imperial Holly in December 1997, stockholders were given $20.25 for their shares - 70 percent in cash and 30 percent in Imperial stock. That meant the owner of one share of...

Newnan, Ga., Officials Create High-Tech Infrastructure ti Link Community.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Don Lowery Apr. 24--Newnan city officials were the butt of a lot of jokes when they decided to provide electrical service to residents and businesses in the north Georgia community in 1896. But there were fewer critics four...

New Georgia Industrial Commissioner Takes Different Style from Predecessor.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Walter C. Jones Apr. 24--ATLANTA--The seat shifting at the board table for the state's industrial-recruitment agency last week was rather low key compared to the magnitude of changes represented by the personalities taking the new...

Savannah Morning News, Ga., Streetwise Column.
April 24, 2000... Byline: Lauren Rudd Apr. 24--Yes, the market again did its roller coaster thing. On Friday, April 14, the market plummets and suddenly everyone believes that life as we know it is coming to an end. No one, with the possible exception of...

Aerospace Firm Celebrates Milestone in Comeback from Financial Peril.
April 26, 2000... Byline: Ben Werner Apr. 26--Lunch for everyone was on the house Tuesday when the Gulfstream Aerospace's 100th G-V was sent through the factory door ready to fly. Though pea-green and void of any of Gulfstream's trademark luxurious...

Savannah Morning News, Ga., Marketview Column.
April 26, 2000... Byline: Lauren Rudd Apr. 26--DAY'S BIGGEST WINNER - Pitney Bowes was up $2.13 per share to $42.44. DAY'S BIGGEST LOSER - International Paper was down $2.75 per share to $37.25. TECH STOCKS RALLIED TUESDAY, driving the major market...

Savannah Morning News, Ga., Marketview Column.
April 27, 2000... Byline: Lauren Rudd Apr. 27--All things considered, Wall Street had a pretty good day on Thursday considering the rather grim economic news that was released before the markets opened. Specifically, the Commerce Department announced that...

Savannah Morning News, Ga., Marketview Column.
April 30, 2000... Byline: Lauren Rudd Apr. 30--Stock prices were mixed Friday as technology shares rose for the second straight day, while the Dow Jones industrial average lost ground for the third straight day. As if playing musical chairs, Wall Street is...