Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from October 28 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from October 28 2004

Bethlehem, Pa.-based bank reports quarterly profit of $4.4 million.
October 28, 2004

Allentown, Pa.-based gas company may sell chemicals operations.
October 28, 2004

Liquefied natural gas shipper relocates headquarters to Stamford, Conn.
October 28, 2004

Stamford, Conn., TV network targets big gun show in Las Vegas.
October 28, 2004

Drop in mortgage activity sinks quarterly earnings of Augusta, Ga., bank.
October 28, 2004

Grovetown, Ga., oil-sand pump maker picks up steam.
October 28, 2004

Seville, Ohio, building supply plant offers employees free Spanish lessons.
October 28, 2004

Atlanta airport to seek new bids for luxury goods store.
October 28, 2004

AirTran aims for national presence with planned hub at Chicago airport.
October 28, 2004

Income outside basic cable helps Cox post profit in third quarter.
October 28, 2004

Delta Air Lines' deal is another step back for pilot unions.
October 28, 2004

In Hapeville, Ga., Delta brings a day of worry to businesses.
October 28, 2004

Duluth, Ga.-based farm equipment maker doubles net income, tops expectations.
October 28, 2004

Georgia police officer seeks help from firm that sets up fright facilities.
October 28, 2004

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Maria Saporta column.
October 28, 2004

New version of SBC bill to be more customer-friendly.
October 28, 2004

Ruling opens options for cheese firm in Seymour, Conn.
October 28, 2004

Water rate savings evaporate in Bridgeport, Conn., area.
October 28, 2004

Saucier, Miss., company stops mining Harrison County dirt pit without permit.
October 28, 2004

Lebanon, Ill., college to provide scholarships throughout the state.
October 28, 2004... By Ramona Curtis, Belleville News-Democrat, Ill. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 28--LEBANON, Ill. -- McKendree College is making a $1 million commitment to providing an education for top-ranked community college students across...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is accused of law violation.
October 28, 2004

Amgen takes aim at new drugs.
October 28, 2004

Developer unveils plans for luxury condominiums in Bradenton, Fla.
October 28, 2004

Builders, officials debate cost of growth in Manatee County, Fla.
October 28, 2004

Officials break ground on Ritz-Carlton golf course in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
October 28, 2004

Textile firm to bring 80 jobs to Graham, N.C., facility.
October 28, 2004

Gambling arcades leave Brownsville, Texas, for nearby Olmito, Los Fresnos.
October 28, 2004

Black & Decker's profit surges 51 percent during quarter.
October 28, 2004

Crowd gathers to watch demolition of 65-year-old Baltimore building.
October 28, 2004

Head of malpractice insurer discusses rises costs with Maryland Senate panel.
October 28, 2004

New England Fishery Management Council may enforce emergency haddock measures.
October 28, 2004

Bush but not Kerry can be found in Walnut Creek, Calif.-area costume shops.
October 28, 2004

Oakland, Calif., Postal Service hub installs anthrax detection system.
October 28, 2004

Walnut Creek, Calif., shopping center looks to luxury with expansion.
October 28, 2004

California State University trustees likely to increase student fees.
October 28, 2004

Wachovia, SouthTrust shareholders to vote today on merger.
October 28, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith column.
October 28, 2004... By Doug Smith, The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 28--DEVELOPERS UPDATE PLAN FOR I-77 PARCEL: The owners of Perimeter Woods business park want to develop more than a half million square feet of stores,...

Charlotte, N.C., stationery business gets a boost from Oprah's magazine.
October 28, 2004

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., US Airways briefs column.
October 28, 2004... The Charlotte Observer, N.C. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 28--CHARLOTTE AIRFARES FALL: The average Charlotte airfare fell by nearly 7 percent in the last year, the third-fastest drop among major U.S. airports, according to...

Union could clear way for strike at US Airways.
October 28, 2004

Columbus, Ga., Wyndham hotel expects to change to Marriott brand.
October 28, 2004

J.C. Penney names outside department store executive to succeed chairman, CEO.
October 28, 2004

Pontiac to replace quirky Aztek SUV with model similar to Chevy Equinox.
October 28, 2004

Detroit Free Press cars column.
October 28, 2004

Detroit Free Press cars column extra.
October 28, 2004

Detroit Free Press Drive With column.
October 28, 2004

Ford CEO optimistic about future despite doubts by industry experts.
October 28, 2004

GM to furlough 9,000 workers.
October 28, 2004

Move to a Michigan renaissance zone would help Kmart save on taxes.
October 28, 2004

Ad recovery bolsters London-based WPP.
October 28, 2004

Daily Mail, London, Alex Brummer column.
October 28, 2004

Unilever to launch advertising blitz after soap wars hit sales.
October 28, 2004

Roxboro, N.C., building supply business buys West Durham Lumber.
October 28, 2004

Independence Air endures rough financial beginnings.
October 28, 2004

Owner of Port Jervis, N.Y., radio stations finds buyer with local focus.
October 28, 2004

Duluth News-Tribune, Minn., business briefs column.
October 28, 2004... Duluth News-Tribune, Minn. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 28--IRON ORE SHIPMENTS INCREASED DURING JULY: July iron ore shipments headed for Great Lakes basin steelmakers increased 10 percent compared with a year ago, according to...

Higher Minnesota iron ore output propels Cleveland-Cliffs to record earnings.
October 28, 2004

September jobless figures decline in Duluth, Minn., area.
October 28, 2004

Developer erects office, warehouse building in Duluth, Minn.
October 28, 2004

Erie, Pa., airport's Web site enters ticket sales business.
October 28, 2004

Erie, Pa.-based insurance management firm posts quarterly profit increase.
October 28, 2004

Home sale market improves for Lane County, Ore., buyers.
October 28, 2004

Haunted house gives Fredericksburg, Va., Jaycees a chance to develop skills.
October 28, 2004

Study finds Virginia is leading destination for tourists traveling with pets.
October 28, 2004

Annual Fort Lauderdale, Fla., boat show a boon for hospitality industry.
October 28, 2004

Drug firm gives vaccine to Florida health department.
October 28, 2004

South Florida Sun-Sentinel Business Strategies column.
October 28, 2004

Former Fort Lauderdale, Fla., newspaper executive takes post with Tribune Co.
October 28, 2004... By Alexandra Navarro Clifton, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Oct. 28--Scott C. Smith, former publisher and president of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, has been named chief operating officer of the Tribune...

Florida rejects tiny workers comp reduction, seeks 5.1 percent rate cut.
October 28, 2004

Fresno, Calif., economic development agency pushes local job creation.
October 28, 2004

Mexican airline may choose Bakersfield, Calif., over Fresno.
October 28, 2004

AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines to spar in Chicago.
October 28, 2004

Blockbuster misses quarterly forecasts.
October 28, 2004

Fort Worth, Texas, school consultant fired in training incident.
October 28, 2004

J.C. Penney taps retailing veteran for top jobs.
October 28, 2004

Presidential candidates' job training plans lack details, funding.
October 28, 2004

Fayetteville, N.C., bank buys land by bypass.
October 28, 2004

AirTran mulls shuttle service.
October 28, 2004

Major League Baseball wants to make sure fans get the real deal.
October 28, 2004

The Boston Globe Boston Capital column.
October 28, 2004

Massachusetts hospital puts limits on number of hours worked due to study.
October 28, 2004

Commerce Insurance of Webster, Mass., says industry overhaul would benefit it.
October 28, 2004

Swiss drug developer Novartis will fund, share diabetes research.
October 28, 2004

Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop to close in Greenwich, Conn.
October 28, 2004