Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from September 18 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from September 18 2004

Stamford, Conn.-based Poseidon Resources develops alternative water sources.
September 18, 2004

Cos Cob, Conn., restaurant will buck trend of pricey eating establishments.
September 18, 2004

Hurricane could blow in higher prices at Augusta, Ga.-area gas pumps.
September 18, 2004

Augusta, Ga., Ford dealership acquires Suzuki franchise.
September 18, 2004

Airlines scale back, shut down hubs to save money.
September 18, 2004

Beleaguered airlines have taken similar tacks to transform.
September 18, 2004

Coke chief executive's pay bonuses will be tied to results.
September 18, 2004

Delta cuts 7,000 from medical plan.
September 18, 2004

Home Depot makes inroads in Mexico.
September 18, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wall Street column.
September 18, 2004

Job fair at University of Bridgeport in Connecticut highlights openings.
September 18, 2004

Belleville News-Democrat, Ill., business beat column.
September 18, 2004... By Will Buss, Belleville News-Democrat, Ill. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Sep. 18--COOPERATIVE GIVES BACK $3.4 MILLION: It pays to be part of an electric cooperative. Members of Southwestern Electric Cooperative will receive up...

Illinois toy store to change name, move in November.
September 18, 2004

New downtown area parking weeks away in Boulder, Colo.
September 18, 2004

California pair hope to inject new life into historic Montana railroading inn.
September 18, 2004

Baltimore-based higher education provider acquires Internet college.
September 18, 2004

Barnstable, Mass., council to discuss what property taxes should cover.
September 18, 2004

Permit granted for Chevron's liquefied natural gas terminal.
September 18, 2004

Columbus, Ga.-based Synovus Financial increases its southeastern footprint.
September 18, 2004

Big deal for Alcatel with acquisition of Spatial Wireless.
September 18, 2004

New auto device shows repair, diagnostic data on small screen.
September 18, 2004

Ford announces strategy to cut costs in Europe, close Jaguar plant.
September 18, 2004

Specialty stores, men lift spending at malls.
September 18, 2004

Tire maker sells Detroit-area auto supplier to New York firms.
September 18, 2004

US Airways has few flights in Detroit.
September 18, 2004

Detroit Free Press Tom Walsh column.
September 18, 2004

Abbey chief executive may land UKpound 5.5 million windfall in Santander deal.
September 18, 2004

ukbetting stands up to Russian gangsters.
September 18, 2004

Daily Mail, London, business briefs column.
September 18, 2004

Daily Mail, London, Lucy Farndon column.
September 18, 2004

Daily Mail, London, Lucy Farndon column.
September 18, 2004

Bid approach sends shares of British frozen food firm BFG soaring.
September 18, 2004

British garden retailer prunes some centres.
September 18, 2004

Boss of British housebuilder gets green light for payout.
September 18, 2004

Daily Mail, London, market report column.
September 18, 2004

Daily Mail, London, Brian O'Connor column.
September 18, 2004

The Daily Mail, London, oil notes column.
September 18, 2004

Reuters recruits cheap help in India, Thailand.
September 18, 2004

Royal Doulton moves toward break even point.
September 18, 2004

Sainsbury directors go as former chairman pockets UKpound 4.25m.
September 18, 2004

Babies R Us superstore in Town of Wallkill, N.Y., is first of its kind.
September 18, 2004

Economic development venture changes focus in Duluth, Minn.
September 18, 2004

Erie, Pa., plywood supply unaffected by hurricanes.
September 18, 2004

In wake of Ivan, Florida lawmakers want new building standards for Panhandle.
September 18, 2004

Hurricane Frances forces Florida condo residents to seek 'alternative housing'.
September 18, 2004

Florida Power & Light Co. expects to restore power to all after 12 days.
September 18, 2004

Power, debris hinder efforts to restore phone service in parts of South Florida.
September 18, 2004

South Floridians apply for special disaster unemployment assistance.
September 18, 2004

Scientists, growers discuss ban on fumigant at Parlier, Calif., event.
September 18, 2004

Fresno County, Calif., holds first tourism summit to talk about turnaround.
September 18, 2004

Texas teachers to get stipends to offset health insurance, other costs.
September 18, 2004

Orangeburg County, S.C., unemployment creeps upward in August.
September 18, 2004

Soggy September impacts Orangeburg, S.C.-area businesses, industry.
September 18, 2004

Carlisle, Pa., YWCA to offer women career guidance.
September 18, 2004

Fitch Ratings downgrades financial strength ratings on Health Net insurers.
September 18, 2004

Experts predict Ivan's toll on insurers will be $4 billion.
September 18, 2004

Barnes Group acquires Troy, Mich., manufacturer or reed valves, shock discs.
September 18, 2004

Fort Lee, N.J., drug maker gets ready to cash in on generic seizure pill.
September 18, 2004

Saddle Brook, N.J., packaging firm hurts from weak beef sales, pricier resin.
September 18, 2004

Fairfield, Ohio-based insurer emphasizes technology at investors meeting.
September 18, 2004

Butler County, Ohio, sees no seasonal employment spike.
September 18, 2004

Marketing local shrimp in North Carolina groceries is challenge for state.
September 18, 2004

The Kansas City Star, Mo., commodities column.
September 18, 2004... By Katie Lindmark, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Sep. 18--KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- SPRING WHEAT FUTURES LOWER: Kansas City and Chicago wheat futures prices closed lower Friday because of lingering concerns...

Federal banking watchdog raises concerns about credit card come-ons.
September 18, 2004

August produces little change in Missouri, Kansas jobless rates.
September 18, 2004

City halls in Kansas City, Mo., area get ready to tackle smoking issue.
September 18, 2004

Kansas City, Mo., development board supports stem cell research.
September 18, 2004

Salina, Kan., city manager gives 15 months notice to find replacement.
September 18, 2004

Unemployment rates drop in Lima, Ohio, region.
September 18, 2004

Dip in Lexington, Ky.-area home sales catches market by surprise.
September 18, 2004

No new talks for hospitals' nurses in Lexington, Ky., area.
September 18, 2004

Thomaston, Ga., Leggett & Platt battery plant to close at end of October.
September 18, 2004

Georgia sticks hospital with prisoners' tab.
September 18, 2004

Russian delegation visits Macon, Ga., for productivity enhancement program.
September 18, 2004

Myrtle Beach, S.C., airport beefs up security with more searches, baggage scans.
September 18, 2004

Development project could boost Georgetown, S.C., real estate market.
September 18, 2004

Carlisle, Ohio, sets plan for railroad emergencies, evacuations.
September 18, 2004

Jackson County, Ore., sees jobless rate increase in August.
September 18, 2004

Carnival posts record third-quarter profits of $1.03 billion.
September 18, 2004

JetBlue Airways eyes flights from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Newark, N.J.
September 18, 2004

Job market sees small gains in Broward, Miami-Dade counties in Florida.
September 18, 2004

Florida tourism agency to seek $30 million for a major ad campaign.
September 18, 2004

Madison, Wis.-based bank must fix money laundering detection system.
September 18, 2004

Wisconsin Power & Light seeks to raise electric rates.
September 18, 2004