The Business Journal - Serving Phoenix & the Valley of the Sun articles from October 2001

The Business Journal - Serving Phoenix & the Valley of the Sun archives from October 2001

D-bucks!(Downtown Phoenix businesses prepare for the Word Series)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 26, 2001... Merchants see World Series as important boost Downtown Phoenix retailers and restaurateurs are taking their positions and getting set for the Valley's first World Series. It will be a chance for merchants to recoup some lost revenue...

D-bucks!(Arizona's tourism industry and the World Series)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Hotels hope for home run from baseball fans Arizona's tourism industry could make up a hefty portion of the revenue it's lost since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks when Games 1 and 2 of the World Series are played at Bank One Ballpark. ...

Halloween takes on new flair.(Sept. 11's terrorist attacks' impact on costume retailers)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Valley costume retailers say business has been slightly impacted by the slow, economy and Sept. 11's terrorist attacks, but most consumers have not been spooked enough to skip dressing up for Halloween. The International Mass Retail...

Florence Project wins national nonprofit award.(Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... An Arizona program that provides legal representation for immigrants facing deportation has won a national innovation award. The Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project is receiving the 2001 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit...

Four Seasons joins Sedona luxury project.(private golf community in Sedona )(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is teaming up with two Scottsdale companies to create a private golf community in Sedona on property surrounded by some of the area's best views of red rock country. The Pinnacle Development Group, which...

Edward Jones to move mutual funds to Tempe.(Investment firm moves unit to Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The Edward Jones investment firm is in the process moving its entire mutual funds operation group from St. Louis to its new campus at Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe. The move to the new 138,000-square-foot building will...

Lytek lands $3.8M funding for fiber-optic research.(Fiber-optic data communication maker)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... A fledgling company, born out of Arizona State University research, received $3.8 million in venture funding this week. Lytek Corp., headed by ASU professor Yong-Hang Zhang, will use the money to continue developing vertical cavity,...

Meridith & Mosby, new firm created by former Black Chamber presidents.(New consulting company)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Denise Meridith and Bruce Mosby -- the two former presidents of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce -- have come together to launch a new firm, Meridith & Mosby. The goal of the firm's services, which includes consulting,...

Coyote Grill owners to launch Seafood de Mexico.(New Phoenix restaurant opens)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Another high-end eatery will open next year in north Scottsdale's ever-expanding arena of restaurants. The owner of Coyote Grill at Bell and Scottsdale roads will debut his latest concept in March: Cabo, Seafood de Mexico. Cabo will be in...

Tourism leaders want Americans to 'Explore' state.(Gov. Jane Hull and Arizona tourism leaders launch tourism ad campaign)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Gov. Jane Hull and Arizona tourism leaders unveiled a campaign Oct. 18 to boost the ailing tourism industry, which has lost as much as $200 million, since the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the East Coast. The campaign, supported 'with the...

Phoenix home to top players in paralegal leadership.(National Federation of Paralegal Associations)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... As the role of paralegals continues to expand, Phoenix is setting the pace with three of the industry's top national association executives based here. Although the three women -- Meredith Larabee, Patricia Elliott and Lee Davis -- admit...

Finalists set for Sterling Awards.(Scottsdale Area Chamber's 16th annual Sterling Awards)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Nine finalists are in the running for the Scottsdale Area Chamber's 16th annual Sterling Awards. Winners will be announced Nov. 29 at the chamber's luncheon at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas, 6333 N. Scottsdale Road. The three...

ASU conducting health care study.(Yuma Project on Uninsured Children )(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Arizona State University this week released a report documenting a new approach of identifying uninsured children and providing better information about the health care needs of children. Published by the School of Health Administration &...

Iasis acquires 2 hospitals, fortifies market presence.(Iasis Healthcare buys 2 Arizona hospitals)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Iasis Healthcare gave its balance sheet a boost last week when the hospital company acquired two Arizona hospitals that it previously operated under a lease agreement. Iasis, run by former HCA executive David White, paid about $55...

St. Joe's nurses just say no to union.(Phoenix reject California Nurses Association)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center's registered nurses voted against joining a union. Voting closed at 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at the downtown Phoenix hospital, where 774 registered nurses were eligible to vote on whether they wanted to...

ASU's role in boosting Arizona's economy discussed on Channel 8.(Arizona State University)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... A discussion about Arizona State University's role in boosting the state's economy will be broadcast by KAET-TV 8. The hosts are ASU president Lattie Coor and KAET's Michael Grant. Panelists are Sharon Harper, president and chief...

ASU study: America West worth billions to Arizona.(America West Holdings Corp.; other news from Arizona businesses)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 26, 2001... America West Holdings Corp., the parent company of America West. Airlines, has a $5.2 billion economic impact on Arizona's economy, according to a study released by the College of Business at Arizona State University. The study also...

Local attorney appointed to Department of Interior.(Fred Ferguson Jr. named Associate Solicitor for Mineral Resources at the U.S. Department of Interior)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... President George Bush has named Fred Ferguson Jr, a partner in the Phoenix office of Gust Rosenfeld PLC law firm, Associate Solicitor for Mineral Resources at the U.S. Department of Interior. In his new post, Ferguson will supervise 20...

Ralston to head bankers.(Barbara Ralston expected to be named president of the Arizona Bankers Association)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Barbara Ralston, president of Camelback Community Bank, is expected to be voted in as the next president of the. Arizona Bankers Association at its annual meeting Oct. 26. The first woman to hold this post, Ralston said there are three...

Irwin Bank makes debut.(Irwin Union Bank opens its first branch in Phoenix, AZ)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Irwin Union Bank is celebrating the opening of its first Arizona bank Nov. 8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its 24th Street and Camelback Road location in Phoenix. At that time, Irwin Union Bank will make a donation to Habitat For...

Overdorff named to council.(John Overdorff, Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... John Overdorff, a shareholder in the Phoenix office of Greenberg Traurig LLP was appointed to the, Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council as the representative of the National Association of Bond Lawyers. GASAC is responsible...

Banking network planned.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... First Arizona Savings and Loan Association, based in Phoenix, is replacing its electronic network at its headquarters and six branches. New computers, -an operating system and banking software, are being stalled. Rim.Com Inc., a provider...

Vital launches e-service.(Vital Processing Services)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Vital Processing Services, a Phoenix firm that provides technology-based commerce enabling services, has launched Vital e-Connections, a Web-based information reporting and access service for acquirers and their merchant customers. Vital...

Accenture restructures VC.(may write off up to $125 million in its venture-capital portfolio as a result of restructuring)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Accenture, a national consulting firm with offices in Phoenix, may write off up to $125 million in its venture-capital portfolio as a result of upcoming restructuring, the consulting firm announced in its quarterly earnings report. The...

Scottrade satisfaction high.(ranked highest in investor satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Online Trading Investor Satisfaction Study)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Scottrade, a discount brokerage with five branches in the Valley, was ranked highest in investor satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2001 Online Trading Investor Satisfaction Study. Formerly Scottsdale Securities Inc., Scottrade...

Artisan opens Scottsdale digital photography studio.(Artisan Captures)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Artisan Captures, a new digital photography studio with an eye on capturing national business, has opened in north Scottsdale. The venture is a new division of Scottsdale-based Artisan Colour, a color, separator company that prepares...

Tobacco account draws three.(Arizona Department of Health Services seeks advertising agency)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The Arizona Department of Health Services has closed its bidding deadline for the multimillion-dollar, anti-tobacco account. Final request for proposals were due last week. ADHS spokesman Michael Murphy said three Phoenix agencies...

Fairytale to air on Food Network.(Fairytale Brownies to be featured)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Fairytale Brownies of Tempe will be featured in an upcoming segment of "Food Finds" on the New York City-based Food Network. The program, slated to air at 8 p.m. Oct. 29 on the cable network's local channel 46, will offer up a...

Rainmakers adds client.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The Rainmakers LLC of Phoenix has signed Wireless Retail Inc. of Scottsdale as its newest client. The agency will provide strategic marketing services and customer communications for Wireless. Wireless Retail is a national specialty...

Taylor Spencer gains Coriolis.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Taylor Spencer Creative, a Phoenix-based graphic design studio, has added The Coriolis Group of Scottsdale to is client roster. The Coriolis Group is a publisher and e-learning company. It provides technical reference, skills training and...

Beacon goes international.(Marketing support contract)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Beacon Communication of Phoenix has been hired by Canada-based Health Coach International's new Wellness Program to provide all marketing support. Health Coach focuses on health education and prevention of illness in the United States...

Fulton shows patriotism.("Stay Brave -- Stay Free" bumper stickers )(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Fulton Homes of Tempe, a privately-owned home builder, has teamed with eight local stations in a campaign aimed at partiotism. The company is providing. "Stay Brave -- Stay Free" bumper stickers free to Arizonans. The eight...

Magazine hosts home tour.(Palette of Homes Tour)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Phoenix Home & Garden will host a self-guided home event, Palette of Homes Tour, on Nov. 4-to benefit Free Arts of Arizona. The tour takes participants through five private Scottsdale homes. It will feature designer kitchens and cooking...

Papagalos relocates.(Advertising agency's new location)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Papagalos Strategic Communications has relocated. Its new address is 7330 N. 16th St., Ste. B102, Phoenix. Nicholas Papagalos, president, said the new locale offers more space for the firm's growth. The company is a full-service...

Hospitality industry on wild ride since September.(New report on Phoenix's hospitality industry)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Scottsdale's Warnick & Co. released statistics that show a timeline of what the Valley's hospitality industry has experienced this fall. The numbers, provided by Smith Travel Research, are from Sept. 1 through Oct. 13: * Sept. 1 --...

Culinary campus to open.(Scottsdale Culinary Institute )(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Scottsdale Culinary Institute is opening its new campus at the former Scottsdale Galleria mall Nov. 12. The facility will have teaching kitchens, a sit-down restaurant open to the public and a coffee shop. A state-of-the-art demonstration...

Spa to loosen up golfers.(Phoenician's spa offers golfers mini-massages)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The Phoenician's spa is teaming with its golf course operations to give golfers mini-massages before they hit the green. The five-minute sessions will help the players loosen up and prevent injuries, said John DeFontes director of the...

Leaving the pavement.(Sport-utility vehicle usage)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... A new business hopes to teach sport-utility vehicle drivers how to drive off-road. "It's no secret that most SUVs never explore off the pavement," said Via Tierra manager and owner, Greg Stephens. The Scottsdale company, online at...

Hockey school in session.(Phoenix Coyotes' "hockey school")(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The Phoenix Coyotes kicked off their traveling "hockey school" in Peoria to help desert dwellers learn to be fans. The team has partnered with Arizona Public Service Co. to present "Coyotes College," where the public can interact with...

AmWest back at D.C. airport.(America West Airlines's resumes flights to reopened airport)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... America West Airlines is scheduled to resume nonstop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International and Ronald Reagan National airports on Nov. 14. Reagan National reopened Oct. 4 after being closed since the Sept. 11 terrorist...

Skate park to open.(New skate park at Metrocenter Mall)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Vans Inc. of Sante Fe springs, Calif., is opening its tenth skate park at Metrocenter Mall. The 37,000-square-foot facility opens Nov. 8. Professional skaters served as consultants on the design that includes "the mask," a wooden bowl...

Four Seasons signs deal.(Hotels get new names)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... A Phoenix owner and operator of hotels worldwide will rebrand two of its South American properties with the Four Seasons name. Hospitality Investors Group's Park Hyatt Buenos Aires and The Madison Resort in Carmelo, Uruguay will become...

AOT's musical chairs.(Arizona Office of Tourism )(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The Arizona Office of Tourism has hired Jaye O'Donnell as the agency's director of advertising. O'Donnell previously handled tourism for the city of Glendale.

Stimulus bill offers businesses incentives to invest.(Tax incentives for small businesses)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives' version of the economic stimulus package includes tax incentives for small businesses to invest in new equipment at a time when capital spending plans are at their lowest level since the recession...

Expansion of disaster loans 'very positive first step'.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Small businesses that can demonstrate they were hurt by the Sept. 11 terrorist at tacks on America have until Jan. 21 to apply for Small Business Administration disaster loans that can cover up to $1.5 million in operating expenses. The...

Rules cost small business.(Federal regulations cost small businesses almost $7,000 per employee in 2000)(Government Activity)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 26, 2001... Federal regulations cost small businesses nearly $7,000 per employee last year, compared with compliance costs of $4,320 for medium-size, companies and $4,460 for big businesses, according to a study released by the Small Business...

SBA to share research.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Thomas M. Sullivan, President George Bush's choice to head the SBA's Office of Advocacy, says promoting the office's research "outside the Beltway" will be one of his top priorities. "Advocacy's quality work belongs in the hand of every...

NFIB fosters entrepreneurs.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The National Federation of Independent Business announced plans to encourage more college students to become entrepreneurs through a national scholarship program, a Washington-based intern program and an in-classroom, education program. ...

New mothers stay home.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The percentage of mothers with infant children who work decreased last year for the, first time since the Census Bureau began tracking the statistic in 1976. The labor force participation rate of mothers with infant children fell to 55...

Sprint decision good for local wireless firms.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Sprint Corp.'s decision to halt sales of its fixed wireless Sprint Broadband Direct leaves many small to mid-size businesses with one less option for affordable high-speed Internet service. That's good news for Valley competitors, which...

Apple mania.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Computer retail store hopes to take bite out of market Apple Computer Inc.'s 12th Apple retail store opened to much fanfare Oct. 20 at the new Chandler Fashion Center. About 300 Apple enthusiasts were lined up outside the store before...

ITEC conference to feature tech gadgets, seminars.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Next week, technology professionals will converge in real time at the Arizona ITEC 2001 conference. Presented by Gateway and Intel Corp., the event will feature two days of seminars and gadget exhibits. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4...

Web firm's design ideas fill cart with new products.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... * TECH PROFILE: CONTACT DESIGNS Type of business: Custom e-commerce solutions Co-founders: Michael Goldfarb and Michael McCalister City: Scottsdale E-mail: mikeg@contactdesigns.com and mikemc@contactdesigns.com Web site:...

Software helps companies plan strategies for future.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... A Valley consulting company is using software technology to help businesses around the world with strategic planning, leadership development and product marketing; something its founder says is critical in an economic downturn. The...

XM Satellite Radio debuts in Valley.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... You can tune into a myriad of TV channels thanks to cable and satellite. Now, a new company is providing the same via radio. Washington,' D.C.-based XM Satellite Radio debuted its services Oct. 18 in the Valley, offering 100 stations...

Mentoring program offered by Arizona TiE chapter.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... TiE-Arizona has started a mentoring program to help members grow businesses or turn around declining ones. TiE, The Indus Entrepreneurs Arizona, is part of a 29-chapter national organization for technology professionals Membership largely...

New deals sealed.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... A new partnership with GE Capital Net Solutions may help Tempe-based Integrated Information Systems Inc. find more customers. IIS and GE Capital Net, a subsidiary of General Electric Co., announced that the two companies have partnered to...

An official debut.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Young businesses that have not yet made a "public debut" or those armed with a new product may want to apply for the DEMO 2002 show, to be held again this year in Phoenix. The prestigious technology trade show hosted by IDG selects...

Stepping into Finland.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Lockstep Systems Inc. of Phoenix has found a reseller in Finland for its Web site content-protection products. ProTech of Turku, Finland, will carry Lockstep's WebAgain and SiteRecorder software applications. WebAgain repairs and detects...

See it all online.(new service from Vital Processing Services in Tempe)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Vital Processing Services in Tempe has launched a new hosted service called "Vital e-Connections," so customers can detail transactions facilitated by other Vital products. Vital provides point-of-sale products and services, electronic...

Museum domain coming.(Museum Domain Management Association )(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, has picked the Museum Domain Management Association (MuseDoma) to oversee the operation of the top level domain, museum. MuseDoma was created by the International Council of...

Prepaid Internet.(NASCAR joins Sprint's prepaid Internet service marketing campaign)(Internet/Web/Online Service Information)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... In conjunction with this week's NASCAR event in Phoenix, Sprint plans to give Valley residents a sneak peek at its new prepaid Internet service. Sprint will hand out CDs with 30-minutes of prepaid time. Similar to a prepaid phone card,...

CIOs gather to welcome Edward Jones data center.(Financial services firm's new chief information officer)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... A handful of chief information officers from some of the biggest companies doing business in the Valley recently gathered to welcome a new player in town. They came together at Arizona State University's Executive Education facility to...

Qwest in hot water again.(Arizona Attorney General sues Qwest Communications International because of alleged consumer fraud)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... By now you've probably heard that Qwest Communications International Inc. is being sued by the Arizona attorney general for numerous allegations of consumer fraud. But in case you haven't, here it is in a nutshell: Allegations of fraud...

Let's eat!(Sprint PCS voice-activated restaurant guide)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... There's a new service designed to help Sprint PCS customers find restaurants in their area or wherever they may be traveling within the United States. Customers can access information for more than 260,000 restaurants in more than 12,000...

School gets tech center.(Village Meadows Elementary School )(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Thanks to the corporate citizenship of Motorola Inc. and the efforts of Arizona State University West associate professor Alice Christie, Village Meadows Elementary School in the Deer Valley area has a new community technology center. ...

On-Site Sourcing arrives.(in Tempe, Arizona)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... On-Site Sourcing, an Arlington, Va., imaging and document-management company, has opened an office in Tempe. The move marks the company's first facility west of the Mississippi. On-Site Sourcing offers a variety of-business services,...

Connecting to Mexico.(On-Star-type services planned)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Chandler-based Trimble Information Services Inc. has, partnered with gedas Mexico, subsidiary of Volkswagen,. to launch a pilot program designed to bring On-Star-type services to Mexican motorists. The goal is to provide drivers with...

New home sales beginning to slow.(but housing constuction permits up in Valley of the Sun region)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 26, 2001... Permits for the year up 6.6 percent, despite recent dip As expected, the rate of new-home sales in the Valley is starting to slip, but builders still are seeing strong interest from buyers. Overall, the year-to-date pace is still...

HOT DEALS.(real estate acquisitions)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
October 26, 2001... $3.4 million Project: Kensington Apartments Address: 810 E. Colter St., Phoenix Buyer: Geoffrey Smith of Shaler Phoenix LLC, Berkeley, Calif. Seller: Eric Hamburger of Oppenheimer Partners Properties LLC Buyer's broker:...

Historic Phoenix home revived as executive suites.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The restored two-story, 1930s-era house on Palm Lane near Seventh Street looks like an executive residence from the street -- which it was, decades ago. New owner Rebecca Reeves has backtracked the ownership trail and found herself in early...

Warsaw in the winter?(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Walt Winius Jr. of Winius Realty Analysts in Phoenix leaves Nov. 3 for a four-country evaluation of the privatization of property in eastern Europe. Until recent years, most property in the Balkans was owned by the state. But since the...

Photo raising funds.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Tony Roberts, a long-time Valley photographer who specializes in golf course scenes and related activities, has created a patriotic photo to help the Red Cross. He created his, montage, called "The Boy in the Flag," the week after the Sept....

Project targets equestrians.(stables near Scottsdale)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Workers from Rowland Cos. and Parks-Moran Architects are busy constructing La, Caballeriza, a 10-acre equestrian riding and boarding facility between northeast Scottsdale and Rio Verde. When finished in December, it will include a stable...

Senior impact grows.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Retirees are good business, according to various studies. Phoenix-based Thomas, Warren & Associates LLC is busy with a new study of the economic impact of the retirement-age population on the state of Florida. The company's work includes...

Samuels loses its luster, plans to close 39 stores.(Samuels Jewelers Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Austin, Texas-based Samuels Jewelers Inc. plans to close 39 poorly performing stores to stem financial losses - $46 million in the most recent fiscal year. Randy McCullough, president and CEO of Samuels, said. the company will stock...

WHO'S WHO.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... PAUL RYAN Title: W.E. O'Neil Construction Co. of Arizona, project engineer, America West Airlines Flight Training Facility Age: 39 Years with company: Recently hired. Where do you see yourself in five years: ...

Fitness club patrons face steep climb.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Mountainside Fitness Center has begun construction on its fourth facility, located in the East Valley's Ocotillo area, which will feature a 30-foot rock climbing wall. In addition to a basketball court, aerobics and cycling rooms, free...

Fruitful offerings.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... An Apple computer store is part of the retail offerings at the new Chandler Fashion Plaza mall. It had its grand opening Oct. 20. Each Saturday and Sunday, during normal mall hours, staff will teach customers how to do things like make...

Castle Tronics opens.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Castle Tronics, a distributor and manufacturer of such products as home entertainment systems, computers and video security systems, has opened offices at the Arrowhead Executive Center, 17235 N. 75th Avenue in Glendale. Company owner...

SCORE relocates.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The East Valley chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives has moved its offices to the Bank of America building at Alma School Road and Southern Avenue, Ste. 4800, in Mesa.

East Valley Expo.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... The Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe Chambers of Commerce will hold the 6th Annual East Valley Business Expo Nov. 1, 3-7 p.m. at Mesa Centennial Hall. The event is expected to have more than 120 booths. Registration is $275 for chamber...

Free guide.(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... A free guide from the National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources tells businesses how to turn non-moving inventory into a federal income tax deduction by donating it to charity.

It takes all types.(to run small businesses)(Brief Article)
October 26, 2001... Entrepreneurs vary in style and motivation Who is this strange and inscrutable being called the entrepreneur? Although entrepreneurs may be united by an often singular devotion to growing the baby they call their business, they...