Fairfield County Business Journal articles from September 2002

Fairfield County Business Journal archives from September 2002

Volvo dealership to open in Danbury. (Competitive Edge).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... Thomas Coughlin, a former managing director for Merrill Lynch, got acquainted with Volvo of North America when he helped the Swedish automaker buy into the commercial paper market--promissory notes similar to bank loans--to finance its entry in...

Bridgeport Machines to close plant. (Cover Story).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Bridgeport Machines Inc.--which as recently as April assured its employees that the plant was not in danger of closing--announced last month that it was laying off 140 workers immediately and would close the plant by the end of September. ...

New York, New England power grids propose merger.(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... The Independent System Operators (ISOs) that control power grids in New England and New York state have proposed a merger that would create a single wholesale electricity market with the hope of assuring more reliable delivery of power. ...

Companies cut bonuses.(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) said its 2001-2002 Compensation Report shows a drop in the number of companies paying salary bonuses, possibly because of the economic climate. In 2000, 62 percent of the companies...

Entrepreneur spots need for contractor referrals.(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Homeowners who have struggled in the past to find home improvement contractors who complete projects without a hitch now have a Web site that will serve as a depository for referrals. Fairfieldcontractors.com is Fairfield County's new...

County's lodging industry sees reason for optimism. (Issues@Work).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Nearly a year after the nation and, particularly, the tri-state area were shaken to the core by the horrific terrorist attacks, Fairfield County's hotel and convention industry is still struggling to recover from the drop in travel. But there's...

Accommodating disabled employees: are you doing the right thing? (Issues@Work).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be confusing for even the most well intentioned companies, and recent court decisions have made matters even more complex. Failure to comply can be expensive. In a recent report...

Norwalk building sells for $27.6 million.(Norwalk, Connecticut)(535 Connecticut L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... The stagnant economy may be putting a damper on commercial office leasing in Fairfield County, but class A office buildings are still fetching a pretty penny when they go up for sale. The latest example is 535 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk,...

Crime victims get workplace protections.(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... If your company's job application form asks questions about an applicant's criminal history, you will need to revise the wording by Oct. 1, according to the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. A new law enacted by the state...

Office market bleeds, recovery hinges on the economy.(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Ask John E. Sheehan, principal at the real estate advisory firm Delmhorst & Sheehan Inc., to describe the condition of the Fairfield County's office property market and he'll answer with one word: "Dead." "Very little activity," said...

SBC seeks to limit exposure to MCI picks up 13,000 Adelphia clients.(SBC Communications)(MCI WorldCom)(Adelphia Communications)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... SBC Communications Inc., the parent company of Southern New England Telephone (SNET), asked a federal bankruptcy judge to adopt a plan that would ensure it receives prompt payment for telecommunications services the company continues to provide...

Herz: FASB's role not changing.(Robert H. Herz)(Financial Accounting Standard Board)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... The Financial Accounting Standard Board's newly appointed chairman, Robert H. Herz, said the organization's role will not change with the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, an extensive overhaul of corporate fraud, securities and accounting...

Carolee: building a brand out of hard work, persistence and her name. (Profits & Passions).(Interview)
September 2, 2002... Back in 1972, Carolee was sitting at the kitchen table of her small Greenwich home she and her husband had scraped together every penny and mortgaged ourselves to the hilt" to buy, thinking, "How am I going to pay the bills, send the kids to...

Other manufacturers consider relocation.(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... When Kevin Nunn heard that Bridgeport Machines Inc., a company that has operated in that city for more than 60 years, was closing its factory and laying off 160 people, he just shook his head. As president of the Bridgeport Economic...

Restaurants may expect year-end gains. (Economic Commentary).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Now that we're into the second half of 2002, it's a good opportunity to take a snapshot of how the restaurant industry faxed during the first half of the year. Overall, while industry sales enjoyed a solid recovery from its struggles in fall...

The British are coming to Fairfield County. (Focus: Hospitality).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... The Coastal Fairfield County Convention and Visitor Bureau has confirmed its first international tour series beginning in 2003. The British tour will bring more than 1,000 room nights, or roughly 2,000 people, to the region during January,...

Meeting planner satisfaction leads to hotel loyalty. (Focus: Hospitality).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Higher meeting planner satisfaction leads to greater loyalty at an increasing rate of return for hotels, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2002 Meeting Planner Satisfaction Index Study. The study, which measures how well upscale...

This week's question: what is the outlook for the hotel and convention business in the area? (What They Say).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... "Actually, occupancy is picking up. We're about 5 or 6 percent better now than this time last year. Everybody has had to discount rates (after 9/11). We have to decide whether to continue the discounts." --Todd Breton, acting general...

Extended-stay hotel demand up, but occupancy down. (Focus: Hospitality).(Extended-Stay Lodging Report from The Highland Group)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... Year-over-year extended-stay hotel demand increased 32 percent in the first six months of 2002, but occupancy declined 2.9 percent, the average daily rate declined 75 percent, and revenue per available room (REVPAR) dropped 112 percent,...

Trade group projects corporate travel will rise. (Focus: Hospitality).(says Travel Industry Association report)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... After three straight years of declines, business/convention travel volume will increases 1.4 percent in 2002, according to a Travel Industry Association (TIA) forecast But business travel is unlikely to climb back to 2000 levels until 2003. ...

Online booking nearly doubles. (Focus: Hospitality).(says GetThere survey)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... While most corporations have cut back on overall travel, GetThere, a Sabre company, recently released a survey that shows many companies are maintaining essential travel by using online booking systems to reduce costs. Companies responding...

Enron's lesson for the lodging industry. (Focus: Hospitality).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... If there is something the lodging industry can learn from the Enron affair it is the fundamental importance of proper corporate governance. The issues in that case are complex, but based on the information contained in a recent report, it...

The List.(advertising agencies)
September 2, 2002... THE LIST FCBJ Advertising Agencies Fairfield County Ranked by 2001 gross billings; alphabetically in event of tie Rank Name, Address, phone Top local executive(s) number and website ...

Berkley reports Q2 results.(W. R. Berkley Corp.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... W. R. Berkley Corp. of Greenwich reported second quarter operating income of $34 million, or 66 cents a share, up 98 percent from $17 million, or 38 cents a share, a year earlier. For the first six months, the company reported operating...

Bank of Westport offers insurance.(through Benson/Quinlan Insurance)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... The Bank of Westport now offers all types of insurance to its customers through the independent agency of Benson/Quinlan Insurance. The new partnership was announced by Robert J. Oca, Bank of Westport president and chief executive officer,...

Fairfield County's office supply market stalls out. (The Great Office: Feature Section).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... The office supply market in Fairfield County might be seeing the beginnings of a double-dip recession. "The recession started a year ago January, we saw some growth at the end of last quarter and some slight growth the first quarter of...

Office furniture market may improve next year. (The Great Office: Feature Section).(according to Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association forecast)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association's latest office furniture industry forecast continues to call for a 13 percent decline in shipments during 2002, but significant improvement is expected next year with a nearly...

Upholstery showing stronger gains than wood furniture. (The Great Office: Feature Section).(American Furniture Manufacturers Association forecast)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... Wholesale furniture shipments are expected to increase 4.1 percent overall this year, with upholstery showing stronger gains than wood furniture, according to a newly revised forecast from the American Furniture Manufacturers Association...

Office furniture market changing. (The Great Office: Feature Section).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... The furniture industry continues to experience many mergers and acquisitions because companies are increasingly vulnerable in a mature product market. Many manufacturers acquire other companies in order to enter market niches in which they were...

Business Web Directory.(Directory)
September 2, 2002... * Accountancy KForce.com www.kforce.com * Accounting & Business Management Software IntelliBridge LLC www.IntelliBridgeLLC.com 203-877-5766 Answers@IntelliBridgeLLC.com Microsoft Great Plains Business...

Resource Directory.(Directory)
September 2, 2002... Academic-Business Education * Iona College-Hagan School of Business 1-800-231-IONA * AACSB Accredited * BBA, BS, MBA, PMC Degrees * Day and Evening classes www.iona.edu/hagan Adult Day Care/Eldercare * Just...

Professional Directory.(Directory)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Services -- Legal Services Accountancy * Accountemps - Temporary Financial Staffing Stanford 203-324-3399 Fax: 203-351-9831 White Plains 914-682-8842 Fax: 914-287-0084 * Ben Nightingale & Co., Inc. ...

Ann D. Jevne of Westport, a partner at Schwartz & Hofflich L.L.P., Norwalk, an accounting firm, was named by Worth magazine. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Ann D. Jevne of Westport, a partner at Schwartz & Hofflich L.L.P., Norwalk, an accounting firm, was named by Worth magazine, New York City to its 2002 list of the top 250 financial advisors nationwide. The list appears in Worth's July/August...

"Style brokers". (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Jack Mitchell of Wilton, chief executive officer, and Bob Mitchell of Weston, co-president, of Mitchells of Westport and Richards of Greenwich, clothiers, were named as two of the top nine leading "style brokers" in the fashion world by the...

Catalyst Marketing Communications Inc., Stamford, a marketing communications agency, received a 2002 Bell Ringer Award from The Publicity Club of New England. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Catalyst Marketing Communications Inc., Stamford, a marketing communications agency, received a 2002 Bell Ringer Award from The Publicity Club of New England Newburyport, Mass., a professional organization. Catalyst was honored in the "special...

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk, announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from Connecticut Light & Power Co. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk, announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from Connecticut Light & Power Co., Hartford, an electric utility, to support the aquarium's harbor seal census study that focuses on harbor seal...

Ridgefield Bank. (Newsmakers).
September 2, 2002... Ridgefield Bank, Ridgefield, announced the following promotions.

David A. Schneider. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... David A. Schneider of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., was promoted to chief financial officer. Since 2001, Schneider was senior vice president and treasurer. Prior to that, he held the roles of treasurer, secretary, controller and vice president. He...

Karen Critelli. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Karen Critelli was promoted to vice president and controller. Critelli joined the bank in 2001 as assistant vice president and controller. Prior to that, she was assistant controller at Vendor Financial Services, Danbury. Critelli holds a...

Suzanne G. Wakeen. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Suzanne G. Wakeen of Wilton was promoted to assistant vice president of commercial lending. Wakeen joined the bank in March 2002 as a credit analyst Prior to that, she was a vice president at the former Connecticut Bank & Trust, Stamford....

Dean J. Tulumaris of Brookfield was appointed vice president and general manager at Memry Corp. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Dean J. Tulumaris of Brookfield was appointed vice president and general manager at Memry Corp., Bethel, a developer, manufacturer and marketer of products and components based on shape memory alloys. Most recently, Tulumaris was vice president...

Bernard Lynch of Fairfield was appointed to the newly created position of vice president, network development at SACIA. (Newsmakers).(Southwestern Area Commerce and Industry Association of Connecticut)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Bernard Lynch of Fairfield was appointed to the newly created position of vice president, network development at SACIA. The Business Council of Southwestern Connecticut, Stamford Since 1999, Lynch was president and chief executive officer at...

Christopher Stack of New Canaan was appointed executive director at the Westfield Court Retirement Community. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Christopher Stack of New Canaan was appointed executive director at the Westfield Court Retirement Community, Stamford a Sterling Glen Community retirement facility. Stack has seven years of experience in the geld of retirement living, most...

Peter Lewis of Norwalk was appointed an executive recruiter at Peter Gray Staffing. (Newsmakers).(appointed executive recruiter at Peter Gray Staffing)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Peter Lewis of Norwalk was appointed an executive recruiter at Peter Gray Staffing, Stamford, a recruiting and staffing firm. Since 1997, Lewis was owner of Domex Management, Westport Prior to, that, he was a senior partner at Equinox Norwalk....

Alfred N. Kovalik of North Branford, an associate at Leggette, Brashears & Graham Inc., Trumbull, an environmental engineering services and ground- water consulting firm. (Newsmakers).(elected president of the Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Alfred N. Kovalik of North Branford, an associate at Leggette, Brashears & Graham Inc., Trumbull, an environmental engineering services and ground-water consulting firm, was elected president-elect of the Connecticut Society of, Professional...

On the Agenda.
September 2, 2002... Thursday, Sept. 5 Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meeting, with Dr. Christopher Rickard on ways to reduce the risk of back injuries, 7 a.m., First Church Congregational, Beach and Old Post Road, Fairfield. Call Martin...

Fire away! (Off the Record).(business ethics)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... "Business at all costs" scans to be the mantra these days. A fluctuating economy and flat revenue streams are forcing many to be anxious. On our radio program last week (It's Strictly Business on 1230 WFAS AM Wednesday at 7 p.m.), Alex...

Chris McCabe of Darien joined the Darien office of Country Living Associates. (Real Estate Update).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Chris McCabe of Darien joined the Darien office of Country Living Associates as a sales associate. McCabe was formerly a municipal bond trader at Moody's Investors Service, New York City. She holds a bachelor of science degree in from St....

The death of the Big Five. (Viewpoint).(accounting ethics)(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... The major leagues of the accounting profession in the United States--commonly known as The Big Five firms--are m the most vulnerable position in American history. While the public is preoccupied with high-profile scandals such as Enron and...

Definition of CEO has changed. (Looking Inside).(Brief Article)(Column)(Statistical Data Included)
September 2, 2002... The rush up the corporate ladder to the vaunted chief executive officer post has slowed as the CEO job description is changing from Chief Executive Officer to Chief Enforcement Officer. The recent scandals have changed the role of a CEO...

Charles R. Cobin Jr. (Newsmakers).(Brief Article)
September 2, 2002... Charles R. Corbin Jr. of New Fairfield was promoted to assistant secretary. Corbin is also network administrator for the bank. Before joining the bank in 2000, he was a systems analyst at BRT Technologies, Danbury.

Identification bands hold key to success. (Competitive Edge).(I.D. HiDE-EEs identification bands)(Company Profile)
September 9, 2002... Frieda Newton knows her new business venture will be a success. She knows it because she feels the fire in her bones that drives entrepreneurs to take great risks that, seem foolhardy to those who never put their dreams on the line. "It's...

One year after 9/11: attacks sparked new business in some sectors.(Company Profile)
September 9, 2002... Much was made after the horrific terrorist attacks that brought down the World Trade Center towers last Sept. 11 of a ripple effect that would roll over business communities in the tri-state area and beyond. A year later, there are signs...

UConn to offer free small-business workshops.(University of Connecticut's Small Business Development Center )
September 9, 2002... Beginning Sept. 18, the University of Connecticut's Small Business Development Center will be offering a free series of workshops to help those with a small-business idea turn it into a successful enterprise. Topics covered include...

Small-business education around the county.
September 9, 2002... Here's a look at some other small-business programs and services offered by colleges and universities around Fairfield County: Housatonic Community-Technical College The Center for Business and Industry in Bridgeport provides a full...

Employees still trust their corporate management.(Gallup/UBS Employee Outlook Index)
September 9, 2002... The overwhelming majority of American employees continue to trust the corporate executives who run the companies for which they work. But they don't feel the same about corporate executives running other corporations, according to the...

Hiring interviews get complicated. (Issues@Work).(regulations and discrimination)(labor force statistics)
September 9, 2002... A job interview at any kind of company for any kind of job is a tricky thing. Not only might the candidate be nervous about what answers to give, but the interviewer might be unsure about what questions to ask, especially amid the myriad of...

Hire people who are already happy. (Issues@Work).(Bristol Farms Inc. on business success)(Company Profile)
September 9, 2002... Is there a magic formula for business success? Why do a few firms succeed while so many others languish or disappear? One of Southern California's hottest companies, specialty and gourmet food retailer Bristol Farms, can help to answer...

Affluent Americans stay invested, but may cut back spending.
September 9, 2002... With the stock market going through a roller coaster ride and many investors losing their life's savings, hardly any American today suffers from the get-rich-quick syndrome of the 1990s' go-go years. In fact, there has been a massive...

Bridgeport chamber honors city enterprises.(Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce at its third annual Business In Bloom Awards )
September 9, 2002... A handful of Park City business people were honored Aug. 13 by the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce at its third annual Business In Bloom Awards during a ceremony at Captain's Cove Marina of Bridgeport. Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce...

Rowland to address CVG forum in Stamford.
September 9, 2002... Gov. John Rowland will be the keynote speaker at the Connecticut Venture Group's "Building Business Ventures in Connecticut" at the Stamford Marriott on Tuesday, Sept. 17 to discuss how entrepreneurs can find funding to support startups. ...

Franchising: going into business for yourself, not by yourself.
September 9, 2002... Brand name awareness, bulk purchasing power, shared advertising costs, training and site selection assistance. These are some of the advantages of buying a franchise. But before you dash off to sign an agreement with any company, the New York...

After Sept. 11, a climate of fear. (Special Report: September 11).(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... One year after Sept. 11, our nation remains in mourning. Mourning, yes, for our 2,800 citizens mass-murdered with the destruction of the World Trade Center, the attack on the Pentagon and the hijacking of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. But...

Limousine industry takes hit, but is back. (Special Report: September 11).(Industry Overview)
September 9, 2002... The limousine industry, one of many industries that experienced a major decline in the weeks and months following Sept. 11, is slowly coming back to life. "Anyone in this industry who said they didn't get hurt is lying," said Allan Oyugi,...

Expert suggests New ways to secure cockpits. (Special Report: September 11).(Fenrir Industries Inc.)
September 9, 2002... New technology is making it easier to protect airline passengers from terrorist; but Bob Muller, founder and president of Fenrir Industries Inc. in Stamford, said the nation's commercial air carriers have been slow to adopt some of the changes....

Accentuate the positive. (Special Report: September 11).(first anniversary of 9/11 )
September 9, 2002... One of crooner Bing Crosby's greatest hits during World War II was "Accentuate the Positive," which urged us to "eliminate the negative, and don't mess with Mr. In-Between." The lyrics were part of the effort to build the military and civilian...

Security challenges for building owners. (Special Report: September 11).
September 9, 2002... Almost one year after that horrific day, building owners and managers still face many decisions about a fundamental issue: how to anticipate, prevent and -- if the worst should happen -- manage catastrophic events in or near their buildings....

Derailing the gravy train; perks go by the boards.
September 9, 2002... Those heady days when companies offered a plethora of perks to attract talented employees are waning as job cuts mount. Free food, staff parties and training programs are among the endangered species, according to the outplacement firm...

Terrorism insurance needs federal assistance. (Focus: Banking and Finance).
September 9, 2002... Terrorism coverage is unavailable to major sectors of our economy. There is not enough terrorism coverage to meet the genuine needs of our society today. About half of American businesses lack terrorism coverage, which translates to...

A natural evolution: small businesses turn to community banks. (Focus: Banking and Finance).
September 9, 2002... Small businesses in Fairfield County are turning more and more to local community banks for investment services as well as their banking needs. "We've got a product that I don't think any other bank is offering," said Charles Bassos,...

Bank customers avoid bank fees for service. (Banking and Finance).(finds survey by American Bankers Association)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... More than half of consumers (58 percent) spend $3 or less in monthly fees for banking services such as checking account maintenance and ATM access, according to a recent survey by the American Bankers Association (ABA). The survey of 1,000...

ABA creates new certification programs. (Focus: Banking and Finance).(American Bankers Association program for bank marketers)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... Shifting employment trends has bank marketers calling for more training, according to an American Bankers Association survey. In response, ABA expanded its training to prepare non-bankers for the bank-marketing field and keep experienced...

Mutual fund industry urges uniform expensing of stock options. (Focus: Banking and Finance).(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... The Institute urged the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to propose and adopt, as soon as practicable, a new accounting standard that would require companies to treat stock options as an expense and ensure uniformity in how stock...

How to cut the cost of long-term care insurance. (Focus: Banking and Finance).
September 9, 2002... There's no denying long-term care insurance is expensive, particularly for buyers in their sixties and seventies. But it's also very important, especially for those who want to protect their assets from being depleted by an extended hospital or...

Jones Lang LaSalle reveals hotel investor sentiments. (Focus: Banking and Finance).(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... In June, 1,800 international investors were questioned about their outlook for the future of the hotel investment markets across the globe. The results have been recently published in Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels' Hotel Investor Sentiment Survey....

Most IRAs are not covered by wills or living trusts. (Focus: Banking and Finance).(estate planning and individual retirement accounts)
September 9, 2002... Does your Individual Retirement Account have a carefully thought-out estate plan? (Hint: You won't find it in your will or your living trust.) Many people assume that by completing their estate-planning documents, they've got their IRAs...

Diverse economy keeps Norwalk in balance. (Doing Business in Norwalk: Feature Section).(Norwalk, Connecticut)
September 9, 2002... Norwalk, like the rest of Fairfield County, is having a bit of a business slump in a few of its economic sectors, and robust health and growth in others. "The business climate is a mixed bag," said Edward J. Musante Jr., president of the...

Highways, housing worry Norwalk's economy. (Doing Business in Norwalk: Feature Section).(Norwalk, Connecticut)
September 9, 2002... Norwalk's diverse economic base is beginning to feel the strains of growth 2nd success and, like the rest of Fairfield County, has few places to turn to for help in developing an infrastructure to accommodate the growth. Fairfield County...

Muriel Randolph; from front porch to in-town office. (Profits & Passions).
September 9, 2002... Muriel Randolph of Chappaqua, N.Y., has followed the classic tale of entrepreneurship. She was first an employee in her field, then ventured-on her own in a makeshift office in her home, then branched out to a successful downtown headquarters....

The Long Hill Co., Shelton, the management and consulting affiliate of United Methodist Homes. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(to operate six SeniorCare residences)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... The Long Hill Co., Shelton, the management and consulting affiliate of United Methodist Homes, announced that it has become the licensed operators of the six SeniorCare assisted-living residences in Long Island.

Computer Resolutions Inc. (CRI), Bridgeport, a supplier of computer hardware products and services. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(partnership with 3Com Corp.)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... Computer Resolutions Inc. (CRI), Bridgeport, a supplier of computer hardware products and services, announced that the company has received bronze partnership status with 3Com Corp., Santa Clara, Calif., a provider of networking solutions. This...

Syndicated Solutions Inc., Ridgefield, a radio organization the provides affiliate sales, ad sales syndication and network services. (Credits, Clients and Awards).(acquires cooking radio program)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... Syndicated Solutions Inc., Ridgefield, a radio organization that provides affiliate sales, ad sales syndication and network services, announced that it has acquired The Radio Kitchen, a daily feature focusing on food, wine and cooking tips...

Xerox Corp. (Newsmakers).(Harry R. Beeth)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... Harry R. Beeth of Katonah, N.Y. was appointed corporate vice president and controller at Xerox Corp., Stamford, a manufacturer and marketer of document processing products and systems. From 1967 to 2000, Beeth worked at Armonk, N.Y-based...

Purdue Pharma L.P. (Newsmakers).(J. Aaron Graham)(Brief Article)
September 9, 2002... J. Aaron Graham of Fairfield was appointed vice president, corporate security at Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford, a pharmaceutical company. Most recently, Graham was director, corporate security at Pfizer inc., New York City. Prior to that, he was...