Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from December 10 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from December 10 2004

Southeast Visa card offers still fly, although airline has folded its wings.
December 10, 2004

Alabama developer says Bethlehem, Pa., is ripe for 'lifestyle' retail center.
December 10, 2004

Charles Schwab built Bethlehem Steel into Pennsylvania-based powerhouse.
December 10, 2004

Levitz Furniture to replace Huffman Koos story in Stamford, Conn.
December 10, 2004

Stamford, Conn.-area hotels filling up quickly before Christmas.
December 10, 2004

The Stamford Advocate, Conn., Top Rung column.
December 10, 2004

Two counties advised to work together to promote Augusta, Ga., development.
December 10, 2004

Improved artificial trees make real Christmas trees less popular.
December 10, 2004

Athlete's Foot files for bankruptcy.
December 10, 2004

Ernst & Young to anchor $300 million Atlanta development.
December 10, 2004

Mall owner defends gift card program in Georgia.
December 10, 2004

Below-average economic growth expected for Georgia in 2005.
December 10, 2004

Family will not take money for letting Atlanta plaza use former mayor's name.
December 10, 2004

Atlanta hotelier to operate Pine Mountain nature preserve, resort.
December 10, 2004

SunTrust Banks fills top positions.
December 10, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wall Street column.
December 10, 2004

Beaumont, Texas-area TV station lays off 10 workers.
December 10, 2004

Subdivision of moderately priced homes in Gulfport, Miss., is on schedule.
December 10, 2004

Hancock County, Miss., school district wants lines redrawn.
December 10, 2004

Federal Bureau of Land Management in California wrestles with oil, gas leases.
December 10, 2004

Medical office in Bakersfield, Calif., has on-site chapel for employees.
December 10, 2004

Sports bar, restaurant to open in Fairview Heights, Ill.
December 10, 2004

Boulder, Colo., Gap Kids store to close.
December 10, 2004

More flights are slated for Bradenton, Fla.-area airport this winter.
December 10, 2004

Manatee County, Fla., employers with high wages, innovations get chamber honors.
December 10, 2004

Call centers bring new dimension to Brownsville, Texas, workforce.
December 10, 2004

Brownsville, Texas, university offers multi-purpose ID cards.
December 10, 2004

Linthicum Heights, Md.-based coal producer starts trading its shares.
December 10, 2004

Linthicum, Md.-based telecom gear maker's shares surge 25 percent.
December 10, 2004

Cape Cod, Mass., missing out on international tourism funding support.
December 10, 2004

ChevronTexaco shuffles top executives.
December 10, 2004

Antioch, Calif., motor technology firm doomed by high costs.
December 10, 2004

Seafood business mirrors the changing face of California.
December 10, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith column.
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New commercial center will serve South Carolina sea island communities.
December 10, 2004

Medical University of South Carolina units post solid 2004 profits.
December 10, 2004

South Carolina chambers seek shield for businesses in discrimination lawsuits.
December 10, 2004

Best friends compete in mall marketing positions in Columbia, S.C.
December 10, 2004

Procter & Gamble raises price of Folgers coffee 14 percent.
December 10, 2004

Tomato, cucumber prices on the rise in Columbia, S.C.
December 10, 2004

Sprint, Nextel may be considering merger.
December 10, 2004

Holiday ads go multicultural to diversify appeals.
December 10, 2004

Ford executives who helped in turnaround to retire in February.
December 10, 2004

Detroit Free Press Mike Wendland column.
December 10, 2004

Detroit Free Press Mike Wendland column.
December 10, 2004

Detroit Free Press Mike Wendland column.
December 10, 2004

New York Sen. Schumer to push for accounting of tickets by collapsed airline.
December 10, 2004

Mid-Hudson region of New York sees sales-tax collection jump 12 percent.
December 10, 2004

Sale of 28 Erie, Pa.-area gas stations is delayed.
December 10, 2004

Think-tank cuts growth forecasts for London.
December 10, 2004

CVS targets women with new store concept.
December 10, 2004

Fears spur dip in Kos Pharmaceuticals shares.
December 10, 2004

Gift cards can be ideal holiday present, but watch the fine print.
December 10, 2004

Exeter, Calif., school teaches blacksmithing skills.
December 10, 2004

Wine executive at symposium expresses faith in California's future.
December 10, 2004

Southwest eyes ATA Airlines' gates at Chicago airport.
December 10, 2004

Fort Worth, Texas, deli chain investor a 'self-made individual'.
December 10, 2004

Home sales rise 9 percent in November in Fort Worth, Texas, area.
December 10, 2004

J.C. Penney transfers archives to Southern Methodist University.
December 10, 2004

Southwest Airlines executive comments on Delta, airport study.
December 10, 2004

Southlake, Texas-based travel services firm expects rise in 2005 revenues.
December 10, 2004

Hotel project's effects disputed in Hope Mills, N.C.
December 10, 2004

Despite Big Dig construction woes in Boston, firms are still in demand.
December 10, 2004

The Boston Globe Downtown column.
December 10, 2004

Boston temporarily shuts down holiday market.
December 10, 2004

Lavish gifts called prevalent in mutual fund industry.
December 10, 2004

Telemarketers for charities in Massachusetts pocket 71 percent on average.
December 10, 2004

Call center may open in Greeley, Colo.
December 10, 2004

Gap to close Greeley, Colo., store.
December 10, 2004

Judge's ruling stands concerning prison term start for ex-Rite Aid executive.
December 10, 2004

Tyco plans to increase dividend.
December 10, 2004

Scrutiny of contracts urged at hearing on electricity rates in Connecticut.
December 10, 2004

United Technologies chief predicts growth in 2005.
December 10, 2004

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based bank seeks approval to dissolve charter.
December 10, 2004

The Record, Hackensack, N.J., business people column.
December 10, 2004

Union Canvas in Carlstadt, N.J., protects you from the elements.
December 10, 2004

Montvale, N.J.-based supermarket chain aims to slash expenses by $75 million.
December 10, 2004

New Jersey, New York port authority plans no toll, fare hike under new budget.
December 10, 2004

New Jersey plans to raise $430 million by refinancing.
December 10, 2004

Toy makers target Hispanic youngsters.
December 10, 2004

Houston Chronicle Moneymakers column.
December 10, 2004

Houston Chronicle Loren Steffy column.
December 10, 2004

San Antonio Toyota plant to start hiring.
December 10, 2004

St. Johns County, Fla., neighborhood fights airport's plans.
December 10, 2004