Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from February 17 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from February 17 2004

New Clothing Store in Augusta, Ga., Features High-End Brands.
February 17, 2004

Augusta, Ga., Lacks Demographics to Draw Upscale Retailers.
February 17, 2004

Savannah, Ga.-Based Gulfstream Fights for $6 Billion Army Deal.
February 17, 2004

Retailing Experts See Rise in Label-Conscious Male Shoppers.
February 17, 2004

Gainesville, Ga., Newspaper Changes Hands.
February 17, 2004

Beaumont, Texas, Officials Close to Raising Money to Lure Delta Air Lines.
February 17, 2004

Silsbee, Texas, Wal-Mart Workers Help Arrest Alleged Meth Manufacturer.
February 17, 2004

Beaumont, Texas, Miniature Golf Course to Close.
February 17, 2004

Southeast Texas Manager for SBC Communications to Retire, Run for Office.
February 17, 2004

Some Texas Teachers Faced with Difficult Decision about Retirement.
February 17, 2004

American Fastpitch Association to Return to Beaumont, Texas, for Tournament.
February 17, 2004

Apparel Business Moves from Bridgeport, Conn., to New York City.
February 17, 2004

GE, Honda Join Forces on Jets; New Company to Make, Market Engines.
February 17, 2004

Combined Holidays a Winner for South Mississippi Businesses.
February 17, 2004

Ports, Shipping Highlight Agenda for Gulfport, Miss., Symposium.
February 17, 2004

Work-Force Training Bill Sails Past Committee in Mississippi.
February 17, 2004

Reform to Help Solve Medical Malpractice Insurance Crisis Gets Support.
February 17, 2004

Centerfield Park Marks 15 Years of Success in O'Fallon, Ill.
February 17, 2004

Denver-Based Qwest to Roll out Stand-Alone DSL, Increased Wireless Coverage.
February 17, 2004

Bradenton, Fla., Furniture Business to Shut Its Doors.
February 17, 2004

No Manatee, Sarasota County, Fla., Houses in HUD Auction.
February 17, 2004

New Ice Cream Parlor in Florida Banks on Reputation with Snowbirds.
February 17, 2004

Two Brownsville, Texas, Restaurants Reopen One Year after Devastation by Fire.
February 17, 2004

Undocumented U.S. Immigrant Workers Seek Legitimacy.
February 17, 2004

Mexican Shoppers Debate Impact of U.S. Sales Tax Reclamation Law.
February 17, 2004

Billings, Mont., Oil Executive Buys Denver Oil, Natural Gas Company.
February 17, 2004

U.S. Investigators Continue to Search for More Cases of Avian Influenza.
February 17, 2004

Maryland Trade Groups Ink Deal to Supply Electricity at Competitive Rates.
February 17, 2004

Filene's Basement to Open Store in Towson, Md.
February 17, 2004

Public Schools' Deficit May Harm Baltimore's Business-Recruiting Efforts.
February 17, 2004

Bi-Lo, Bruno's Grocery Chains for Sale, but No Buyers.
February 17, 2004

Georgia Congressman Delivers Rousing Black History Month Address.
February 17, 2004

Former Meriwether County, Ga., Officials Face Indictments for Theft.
February 17, 2004

Alabama, Georgia NAACP File Civil Rights Complaints over Pollution.
February 17, 2004

Winning Bidder for AT&T Wireless Will Likely Pay Too Much, Experts Say.
February 17, 2004

Credit-Card Marketers Trim Direct-Mail Solicitations.
February 17, 2004

DaimlerChrysler's Changes at the Top Is a Bid to Fix Course.
February 17, 2004

January Layoff Warnings Drop in Michigan.
February 17, 2004

Toyota Considers Building Factory in North America.
February 17, 2004

Idle LTV Steel Mining Facilities Could Resume Metal Work in Minnesota.
February 17, 2004

Three U.S. Cabinet Officials Head for Eugene, Ore., on 'Jobs and Growth' Tour.
February 17, 2004

Miami's Bid to Be FTAA Headquarters Boosted by Costa Rica Second-Place Backing.
February 17, 2004

Florida Senate Recommends New Powers for State Medicaid Officials.
February 17, 2004

New Orleans Educator Seeks to Narrow Gaps between Ethnic Student Groups.
February 17, 2004

Dallas-Based Allegiance Telecom Surprised by XO Communications' Bid.
February 17, 2004

The Boston Globe Boston Capital Column.
February 17, 2004

Massachusetts Agency to Sue Online Cigarette Retailers.
February 17, 2004

Massachusetts Scores Progress in Holding Down Prescription-Drug Cost Hikes.
February 17, 2004

Democratic Candidates Sound Populist Message in Wisconsin.
February 17, 2004

Regulators Shut Down Newark, N.J., Bank.
February 17, 2004

Positive Outlook for Toys in 2004: 'Spider-Man' Sequel to Boost Slow Sales.
February 17, 2004

El Paso Corp. to Sell Most of Its Canadian Oil and Gas Operations.
February 17, 2004

Halliburton Turns Aside Query over Nigerian Investigation.
February 17, 2004

Halliburton Temporarily Stops Billing for Food to U.S. Troops.
February 17, 2004

Alaska Contracts with Two Companies to Get Lighting for Remote Runways.
February 17, 2004

Wells Fargo Official Says China's Growth Keeps Commodity Prices High.
February 17, 2004

Business Hall of Fame to Welcome New Inductees in Johnstown, Pa., Area.
February 17, 2004

Rising Gas Prices Angers Johnstown, Pa., Drivers.
February 17, 2004

Commerce Bancshares Repurchases $20 Million in Shares.
February 17, 2004

Job Search 'Dropouts' Could Spur Surge in U.S. Jobless Rate.
February 17, 2004

The Kansas City Star, Mo., Chris Lester Column.
February 17, 2004... By Chris Lester, The Kansas City Star, Mo. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 17--IT'S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL: Comcast Corp. 's unsolicited offer to buy the Walt Disney Co. hits close to home -- and not just because Walt Disney...

Tax Breaks May Help Grow Life Sciences in Kansas City, Mo., Area.
February 17, 2004

Australian Steel Firm to Buy Kansas City, Mo.-Based Manufacturer.
February 17, 2004

Salina, Kan., Airport Officials to Decide on Cable Services Extension.
February 17, 2004

Salina, Kan., Care Facility Wins Grant to Help Alzheimer's Patients.
February 17, 2004

Nature Attractions near Salina, Kan., See Drop in Visitors during 2003.
February 17, 2004

Meeting to Eye Plan for Long Beach, Calif., Airport Improvements.
February 17, 2004

Smoothie King Aims to Shake Up Long Beach, Calif., Development.
February 17, 2004

777 Former Kentucky Corrections Employees May Share $9.9 Million Damage Award.
February 17, 2004

Ruling Clears Path for Lexington, Ky., to Acquire Local Water Company.
February 17, 2004

New Office Buildings Mean Business for Medford, Ore., Interior Specialist.
February 17, 2004

Bankrupt Supra Telecom to Pay BellSouth $18 Million to Settle Billing Dispute.
February 17, 2004

President Bush Defends Policies, Talks to Workers in Tampa, Fla.
February 17, 2004

Bid for Florida Casino Firm Increased to $36.1 Million; Auction Is Cancelled.
February 17, 2004

The Miami Herald Computer Column.
February 17, 2004... By Peggy Rogers, The Miami Herald Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Feb. 17--WINDOWS GUNK? FINALLY, A BOOK TO THROW AT IT: The cheapest infusion of power to a Windows XP computer can now be had for a mere $24.99. It's not a faster...

Loews Hotels Chairman Performs Housekeeping, Other Duties for Reality Show.
February 17, 2004

Memphis, Tenn., University Makes Estimates about Cost of Basketball Venue.
February 17, 2004

Indiana Greenhouse Industry Surges as More Homeowners Upgrade Their Landscapes.
February 17, 2004

Strike Continues Against Waste Management in Calumet City, Ind.
February 17, 2004

Milwaukee Building to Be Transformed into Coffee Chain's Cafe, Offices.
February 17, 2004

More Relaxed Dean Devotes One More Day to Wisconsin Campaigning.
February 17, 2004

Interest Rates Cause Rise in Wisconsin Home Sales, Lead to Record Median Price.
February 17, 2004

Kennedy Returns to Wisconsin at Crunch Time for Fellow Massachusetts Senator.
February 17, 2004

Kerry Winds Campaign Down with Face-to-Face Chats with Wisconsin Voters.
February 17, 2004