Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from December 9 2003

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from December 9 2003

Allentown, Pa.-Based Construction Firm Expands into New Territory.
December 9, 2003

Trade Group Chief Touts Hydrogen as Pollution-Free Energy Source.
December 9, 2003

The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa., Retail Watch Column.
December 9, 2003

Allentown, Pa.-Based Agere's Semiconductor Sales Ranked Low in Industry Report.
December 9, 2003

Pennsylvania Researchers Look for Partners to Study Wireless Connectivity.
December 9, 2003

National Fitness Club Chain to Open in Former Ridgeway, Conn., Theater.
December 9, 2003

GE to Reorganize Stamford, Conn.-Based Financial Divisions.
December 9, 2003

Norwalk, Conn.-Based Kodak Division Ends Reseller Agreement with Xerox.
December 9, 2003

Some Christmas Tree Shoppers Choose Artificial Approach.
December 9, 2003

Santa Fe, N.M., Film Festival's Ticket Sales Nearly 19,500.
December 9, 2003

Honeywell's Aerospace Unit in Albuquerque, N.M., to Add 100 Jobs.
December 9, 2003

Some Santa Fe, N.M., Councilors Call for Higher Boost in Lodgers Tax.
December 9, 2003

Expert Offers Tips for Success to New Mexico Small Business Owners.
December 9, 2003

Simplistic Solutions Won't Cure Obesity, Coke CEO Says.
December 9, 2003

Atlanta-Based EarthLink Branches Out with Music-Download Service.
December 9, 2003

Northeastern Snowstorm Crimps Retailers' Expected Holiday Sales.
December 9, 2003

Invesco Memos Show Turmoil over Timing of Trades.
December 9, 2003

Dow Jones Stock Index Rises for Third Straight Monday, Nears 10,000 Mark.
December 9, 2003

Southern Arizona Better Business Bureau Warns of Holiday Inn Ad.
December 9, 2003

Arizona Program Aims to Train Immigrant Women in Health-Care Jobs.
December 9, 2003

Lock Maker in Tucson, Ariz., to Leave, Cut Remaining 150 Jobs.
December 9, 2003

Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif., On The Move Column.
December 9, 2003

Online Ad Firm ValueClick Completes Purchase of Santa Barbara, Calif., Rival.
December 9, 2003

Santa Barbara News-Press, Calif., Real Deals Column.
December 9, 2003

Beaumont, Texas, Call-In Center to Hire 500 Customer Service Operators.
December 9, 2003

Beaumont, Texas, City Council to Consider Fee Increases.
December 9, 2003

Texas Institute Sees Its First Graduates of Homeland Security Program.
December 9, 2003

Many Port Arthur, Texas, Shrimp Boat Operators in Danger of Losing Boats.
December 9, 2003

Officials Hope Renovated Downtown Areas in Texas Will Lure People.
December 9, 2003

Job Growth Remains Anemic Despite Signs of Economic Improvement.
December 9, 2003

Stratford, Conn.-Based Sikorsky to Gain More Orders for Military Helicopters.
December 9, 2003

New Haven, Conn., Forum to Examine Marketing of Universities' Discoveries.
December 9, 2003

Mississippi Power to Get a New CEO.
December 9, 2003

Picketers Seek Recognition for Union at Gulfport, Miss, Steel Plant.
December 9, 2003

Former Shell Office Building in Bakersfield, Calif., to Get Renovations.
December 9, 2003

Sip and ZIP: Post Office Operates at Back of Bakersfield, Calif., Wine Shop.
December 9, 2003

Condo Developer Shows Interest in Troy, Ill., Locations.
December 9, 2003

Belleville, Ill., Nursing Professor Wins National Honors in Business Community.
December 9, 2003

Another Downtown Boulder, Colo., Restaurant Closes.
December 9, 2003

Columbia, Md.-Based Ice Cream Franchiser Maggie Moo's Name New CEO.
December 9, 2003

About 50 Businesses in Hyannis, Mass., Area Lost Power for Four Hours.
December 9, 2003

Hyannis, Mass.-Area Bosses Plan Special Holiday Gifts for Workers.
December 9, 2003

California Governor, Lawmakers Reopen Negotiations on Fiscal Recovery Plan.
December 9, 2003

New Kaiser Permanente Medical Center to Open Dec. 10 in Livermore, Calif.
December 9, 2003

Lowe's Agrees to Repurchase Up to $1 Billion of Its Stock.
December 9, 2003

Lufthansa to Add Route between Charlotte, N.C, and Munich, Germany.
December 9, 2003

Posh Stores Sign On at Charlotte, N.C., Mall.
December 9, 2003

Kannapolis, N.C, Pillowtex Plant Draws Interest from Three Investors.
December 9, 2003

The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Doug Smith Column.
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Study Finds South Carolina's Business Development Strategy Flawed.
December 9, 2003

Economist Offers Plan to Reinvigorate South Carolina's Development Approach.
December 9, 2003

South Carolina Economist Gives Optimistic Projection for State Jobs in 2004.
December 9, 2003

U.S. Investors Place More Money into China-Focused Mutual Funds, Stocks.
December 9, 2003

Dollar Continues Its Slide; Euro Strengthens.
December 9, 2003

Seating Is Highlight of Two Chrysler Minivans.
December 9, 2003

DaimlerChrysler CEO Will Take Stand in Trial.
December 9, 2003

Analysts Not Thrilled with Delphi 2004 Plan.
December 9, 2003

Medical Center Role Is Public Mission to Wayne County, Mich., Prosecutor.
December 9, 2003

Durham, N.C., Officials Weigh Incentives to Lure Merck's $300 Million Plant.
December 9, 2003

Duluth, Minn.-Based North Shore Bank to Add Branch in Cloquet, Minn.
December 9, 2003

Plan Moves Forward to Establish Duluth, Minn., Business Incubator.
December 9, 2003

Workers at Superior, Wis., Goodwill Thrift Store Unionize.
December 9, 2003

Superior, Wis., Airline Mechanics Invent Fire Extinguisher for Clothes Dryers.
December 9, 2003

Eveleth, Minn.-Based Cleveland Cliffs Division Names New Manager.
December 9, 2003

Indiana Lawmaker Unveils Legislation to Reinstate Steel Tariffs.
December 9, 2003

Environmental Groups Mobilize for Presidential Election.
December 9, 2003

Fears of Flu-Shot Shortages Spark Rush on Vaccine in South Florida.
December 9, 2003

Matchup of In-State Football Teams Means Less Bowl Game Money for Miami.
December 9, 2003

October Home Sales Show Double-Digit Gain in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
December 9, 2003

California Manufacturers Rebel against Regulations, Energy Costs.
December 9, 2003

Dallas to Have Largest Fleet of Police Cars Running on Natural Gas.
December 9, 2003

Suspected al Qaida Member Killed in Shootout with Saudi Police.
December 9, 2003

North Carolina CPAs Urge People to Try to Trim Tax Bill.
December 9, 2003

Textiles Business Discovers Niche in Fairmont, N.C.
December 9, 2003

Merger Partners Bank of America, FleetBoston Financial Name Management Team.
December 9, 2003

The Boston Globe Boston Capital Column.
December 9, 2003

Wrentham, Mass., Leaders to Consider Renewal of Car Donation Business License.
December 9, 2003

Report: Charities in Massachusetts Using Telemarketers Get 26 Cents Per Dollar.
December 9, 2003

Massachusetts Becoming Branch Office, as Mergers Move Headquarters Elsewhere.
December 9, 2003

'America's Army' Is among New Wave of 'Serious' Educational Internet Games.
December 9, 2003

Pension Funds Want to Nominate Own Directors at Marsh & McLennan Cos.
December 9, 2003

Winter Storm Drives Boston., Mass., Students to Area Malls.
December 9, 2003

Colorado Springs, Colo., Engineers Developing New Uses for Technology.
December 9, 2003

Connecticut Employee Health-Benefit Costs Will Remain Painful in 2004.
December 9, 2003