Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News articles from August 18 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News archives from August 18 2004

Allentown, Pa.-based firm wins deal for hydrogen fueling.
August 18, 2004

Investment seminar promises get-rich-quick results from Provo, Utah, firm.
August 18, 2004

Fairfield County, Conn., businesses encourage alternatives to driving commutes.
August 18, 2004

Westport, Conn.-based specialty magazine publisher creates licensing fee.
August 18, 2004

California-based software firm Hyperion Solutions cuts Stamford, Conn., jobs.
August 18, 2004

Retailers in Akron, Ohio, area get ready for back-to-school crush.
August 18, 2004

Nonprofits tap into ChoicePoint's data to screen volunteers.
August 18, 2004

Restoration plan set for Atlanta's City Hall East.
August 18, 2004

CNN prepares to hit road before election.
August 18, 2004

Georgia Power wins ruling on research study.
August 18, 2004

Home Depot's profit rises.
August 18, 2004

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

Businesses push physical, cosmetic improvements in Bridgeport, Conn.
August 18, 2004

Connecticut gas prices at pump fall 5 cents, but more volatility ahead.
August 18, 2004

Harrison County, Miss., hires firm to find development commission executive.
August 18, 2004

Blueprint plan a step forward for Mississippi economic growth, senator says.
August 18, 2004

Amphibious transport dock ship to be built by Northrop Grumman in Mississippi.
August 18, 2004

Value of new construction in Kern County, Calif., goes high during six months.
August 18, 2004

Automated Postal Centers let USPS customers do business in ATM-like fashion.
August 18, 2004

Belleville, Ill., man looks to expand his home-based Web advertising business.
August 18, 2004

Two Boulder, Colo.-area computer firms combine through $39 million stock deal.
August 18, 2004

National business leader stumps for health care solutions.
August 18, 2004

CareFirst BlueCross sees 15 percent drop in second-quarter earnings.
August 18, 2004

Marketing executives stand behind Olympic swimmer.
August 18, 2004

Yarmouthport, Mass., broker suffers hurricane damage to Naples, Fla., condo.
August 18, 2004

BriteSmile CEO gives up post.
August 18, 2004

Costco is sued for gender bias.
August 18, 2004

Sponsor Bank of America cheers Olympic TV ratings.
August 18, 2004

Harris County, Ga., leaders approve application for 36,000 burial sites.
August 18, 2004

Army still undecided about allowing Halliburton more time to justify expenses.
August 18, 2004

Rising labor costs to affect Southwest Airlines' growth, reports say.
August 18, 2004

Steel firms outshine other sectors of stock market.
August 18, 2004

Government bans release of data on auto safety.
August 18, 2004

Clinton's story boosts Borders.
August 18, 2004

New Comcast channel in Michigan to air regional sports.
August 18, 2004

GM unit to sell stake in malls.
August 18, 2004

Englewood, Colo.-based software maker restates earnings.
August 18, 2004

Duluth, Minn., airport wins $4 million federal grant for upgrades.
August 18, 2004

GE Transportation's locomotive orders near 800.
August 18, 2004

Actor spends day at Erie, Pa., locomotive plant to film 'Made in America' show.
August 18, 2004

Proximity, low costs lead to advent of 'near-shoring' call centers in Caribbean.
August 18, 2004

Palm Beach County, Fla., endorses alternate sites for Scripps biotech campus.
August 18, 2004

Fees capped at 10 percent for public insurance adjusters in Florida.
August 18, 2004

Officials get out to Five Points, Calif., ranch to witness irrigation efforts.
August 18, 2004

Economic development group in Fresno County, Calif., wants companies to stay.
August 18, 2004

Suit accuses Madera County, Calif., nut company of retaliation.
August 18, 2004

American Airlines willing to cut flights at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
August 18, 2004

Berkshire Hathaway acquires about 9 percent of Pier 1 stock.
August 18, 2004

Delta Air Lines, labor leaders to discuss giving pilots piece of carrier.
August 18, 2004

DHL gets its name out during Olympics.
August 18, 2004

EDS faces suit from British Sky Broadcasting.
August 18, 2004

Texas' Gamestop sees supply shortage during quarter.
August 18, 2004

Delta Apparel in Georgia has new leadership.
August 18, 2004

Funding for Fayetteville, N.C., women's business center at risk.
August 18, 2004

Gasoline price drop helps push down consumer price index.
August 18, 2004

Lawsuits challenge unequal fund fees.
August 18, 2004

Google's stock auction drags on, despite company's efforts to pull the plug.
August 18, 2004

MetLife seen near sale of State Street Research.
August 18, 2004

Boston subway system to debut animation-like ads.
August 18, 2004

Lifestyle center in Pennsylvania features upscale chain stores.
August 18, 2004

Judge to scrap guidelines in sentence for former Rite Aid vice chairman.
August 18, 2004

Ruling benefits Penn State University newspaper.
August 18, 2004

Huffman Koos furniture customers should file proof-of-claims forms.
August 18, 2004

Hartford, Conn.-based insurer's claim count from hurricane nears 6,700.
August 18, 2004

Helena, Mont., to advertise for community development director.
August 18, 2004

Changes in supply and demand bring price of milk down.
August 18, 2004

Wisconsin-based information technology provider raises funds in stock offering.
August 18, 2004

Judge delays ruling on settlement between Wisconsin Energy and EPA.
August 18, 2004

Dick's brings in Galyan's executives, revamps goods.
August 18, 2004

Report says some Philadelphia-area businesses have no plan in case of disaster.
August 18, 2004

Ontario, Calif., airport weighs two plans to deal with rising passenger loads.
August 18, 2004

Serta factory to move to Moreno Valley, Calif.
August 18, 2004

California treasurer leads push to make expatriate firms pay up.
August 18, 2004

Trends outside school change the way cafeterias are run in St. Louis area.
August 18, 2004

Chicago Tribune business beat column.
August 18, 2004... By Jim Kirk, Chicago Tribune Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Aug. 18--CHICAGO SCORES IN TEST FOR KAPLAN CENTER: In the quest to bring more jobs to Illinois, Chicago has trumped at least one growth city in the race for a new support...

Former Muslim worker sues Sears for alleged discrimination.
August 18, 2004

Thai auto parts maker plans to list on Market for Alternative Investment.
August 18, 2004

Community bank set to open in Winston-Salem, N.C., in November.
August 18, 2004

Forsyth County, N.C., tourism authority seeks alternative funding.
August 18, 2004

Two Waco, Texas plants on competing sides of presidential helicopter bidding.
August 18, 2004

New Jersey developer faces two years in prison on conspiracy charges.
August 18, 2004

Rochelle Park, N.J.-based Avenue women's apparel stores focus on big picture.
August 18, 2004

Military equipment maker in Butler County, Ohio, benefits from new contracts.
August 18, 2004

Renewed airport terminal shapes up in Houston.
August 18, 2004