Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from December 19 2003

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from December 19 2003

Colorado Springs, Colo., Resort Renovations Mean Its Greenhouse Closes.
December 19, 2003

As Economy Recovers, Information Technology Jobs Will Lag behind Others.
December 19, 2003

Norwalk, Conn.-Based Modem Media Prices Public Offering of 9.7 Million Shares.
December 19, 2003

PanAmSat Hopes to Negotiate with Insurers for Expected Losses from Satellites.
December 19, 2003

Augusta, Ga.-Area Manufacturers Feel Pinch of Natural Gas Prices.
December 19, 2003

Akron, Ohio-Based FirstEnergy to Cut Down Trees Near Its Power Lines.
December 19, 2003

Wooster, Ohio, Rubbermaid Plant Marks Beginning of End with January Layoffs.
December 19, 2003

Government Says Security Wait Times at Atlanta Airport About Average.
December 19, 2003

Key Regional Executive Leaves Coca-Cola.
December 19, 2003

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Residential Real Estate Column.
December 19, 2003

Kohl's Distribution Center in Macon, Ga., to Employ 200.
December 19, 2003

Proposals Sought Atlanta Redevelopment Project.
December 19, 2003

New York Wiring Firm to Relocate to Peachtree City, Ga.
December 19, 2003

Southeast Texas Unemployment Rate Holds Steady into November.
December 19, 2003

Texas Medical Examiners Board Disciplines Two Jefferson County Doctors.
December 19, 2003

Mississippi National Guard Receives First Delivery of New Boeing Cargo Planes.
December 19, 2003

Biloxi, Miss., Chamber of Commerce Addressed by U.S. Senator Trent Lott.
December 19, 2003

Jackson County, Miss., Expected to Close on Former International Paper Site.
December 19, 2003

Illinois U.S. Senator Hopes to Promote Growth at St. Louis, Mo., Airport.
December 19, 2003

Victorian-Themed Boulder, Colo., Eatery, Hotel Listed for Sale at $3.9 Million.
December 19, 2003

Boulder, Colo.-Based Drug Discovery Firm Partners with AstraZeneca.
December 19, 2003

Bradenton, Fla.-Area Tourism Businesses Optimistic for Good 2004.
December 19, 2003

Brownsville, Texas-Area Group to Help Fund Electrical Technology Firm.
December 19, 2003

Brownsville, Texas-Area Incentives Program Designed to Help Small Businesses.
December 19, 2003

Christmas Comes Early for Garrett County, Md., Ski Resort.
December 19, 2003

Massachusetts Clean-Air Group Argues against Mirant Effort to Block Deadline.
December 19, 2003

San Francisco Business Software Firm Applies for IPO.
December 19, 2003

Contra Costa County, Calif., Home Sales Continue Surge.
December 19, 2003

EPA Demands Former Owner of Martinez, Calif.-Area Refinery To Probe Pollution.
December 19, 2003

California Retirement Fund Officials Want Director Off of Safeway Board.
December 19, 2003

Charlotte, N.C.-Based Bank to Take Loss Due to Early Loan Repayment.
December 19, 2003

Eliot Spitzer Takes Aim at Fund Fees with Recent Settlement.
December 19, 2003

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith Column.
December 19, 2003... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 19--DEVELOPMENT Charlotte's Gateway Village has landed a major new office tenant, an indication that the residential-commercial complex is picking...

Elected Officials from Carolinas Opine on Free Trade Decisions.
December 19, 2003

Haircutting Shops Abound in Charleston, S.C., Area.
December 19, 2003

Medical University of South Carolina Struggles to Fund Construction.
December 19, 2003

Columbia, S.C., Steel Plant Closes Temporarily.
December 19, 2003

Columbus, Ga.-Based Synovus Acquires Trust One Bank in Tennessee.
December 19, 2003

Lumber Company Opens in Midst of Harris County, Ga., Housing Boom.
December 19, 2003

Florence, S.C.-Based First Reliance Bank Building Branch in Lexington.
December 19, 2003

Atlanta-Based SCANA Energy to Buy Retail Natural Gas Unit of Centrica PLC.
December 19, 2003

Most Toy Retailers Report Success in Replenishing Stock.
December 19, 2003

Airlines' Revenues Climb; Major Carriers' November Performance Tops Forecasts.
December 19, 2003

Bankrupt Dallas-Based Telecom Firm Secures Opening Bid from Qwest.
December 19, 2003

DaimlerChrysler Names New Communications Chief.
December 19, 2003

Former Ford Executive Claims Sabotage in Lawsuit.
December 19, 2003

Kmart in Warren, Mich., Aims to Alter Perceptions.
December 19, 2003

Buyer of Michigan-Based Steel Firm Can Count on Incentives from State.
December 19, 2003

Detroit Free Press Tom Walsh Column.
December 19, 2003

Daily Mail, London, Business Briefs.
December 19, 2003

Daily Mail, London, Alex Brummer Column.
December 19, 2003

Cruise Bookings Recover as War Issue Fades into Past.
December 19, 2003

British Retailers Relieved about Decision on Extended Warranties.
December 19, 2003

British Health Retailer to Stock Barclays Catalogue.
December 19, 2003

Scottish Judge Likely to Criticize Government Watchdogs over Equitable Life.
December 19, 2003

Daily Mail, London, Market Report.
December 19, 2003

Liquidation of British Group Railtrack Proceeding Slowly.
December 19, 2003

Another Company Offers to Purchase Retail Co-Operative Londis.
December 19, 2003

British Security Group Blick Gets Buyout Offer from U.S. Toolmaker Stanley.
December 19, 2003

Land Coalition Helps Delay Interchange near Orange County, N.Y., Airport.
December 19, 2003

Duluth, Minn., Developer to Build Superior, Wis., Shopping Center.
December 19, 2003

Superior, Wis., Couple to Open Assisted-Living Center in Town.
December 19, 2003

Erie County, Pa., Job Growth Expected to Be Slim in 2004.
December 19, 2003

Britain's High Streets Are Feeling Winter Blues as Retail Spending Turns Cold.
December 19, 2003

South Florida Airports Brace for Holiday Travel Impact.
December 19, 2003

Carnival Cruise Line Reports 53 Percent Rise in 2003 Profits.
December 19, 2003

Three Former Cruise Line Employees Indicted for Alleged Oil Dumping.
December 19, 2003

State of Florida Urged by Supreme Court to Get 88 New Judges in 2004.
December 19, 2003

Florida Health Officials Plan to Crack Down on Fraud in Medicaid Drug Program.
December 19, 2003

Warnings Issued about Potentially Popular Holiday Toy Gifts.
December 19, 2003

Fresno, Calif.-Area Airport Expects High Passenger Loads for 2003.
December 19, 2003

New CEO Hired for Fresno, Calif.-Area Chamber of Commerce.
December 19, 2003

American Airlines Says St. Louis Hub Is Performing Better.
December 19, 2003

Texas-Based Animal Health Products Maker Admits to Inflating Revenue.
December 19, 2003

Republican Architect Defends Politically-Driven Texas Redistricting Map.
December 19, 2003

Qwest Plans to Buy Bankrupt Allegiance Telecom of Dallas.
December 19, 2003

Boston Mayor to Forge Ahead with Plan to Import Prescription Drugs from Canada.
December 19, 2003

Comcast Beefs Up Broadband Services in Massachusetts.
December 19, 2003

The Boston Globe Downtown Column.
December 19, 2003

RealNetworks Files Lawsuit against Microsoft over Audio, Video Technology.
December 19, 2003

Navy Awards Raytheon $1 Billion Contract to Upgrade Radar System.
December 19, 2003

Lease Signed by Raytheon Co. for Building in Woburn, Mass.
December 19, 2003

Viisage Technology Touched by Bribe Scandal Involving Former Illinois Governor.
December 19, 2003

Connecticut Adds 2,500 Jobs in November.
December 19, 2003