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Monday, January 31, 2011
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Low interest rates create rush to refinance Hawaii homes - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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The drop in rates, combined with a sluggish real estate now means that up to 90 percentf of business for local title and escrows companies is coming from refinancings and not home The trend toward refinancing started in Januaryand February, when interesrt rates began to drop. after a slow start in March, activituy began to surge around midmonthy whenlenders — includin g local banks such as , , and dropped the rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgag to as low as 4.25 “Our volume has tripled in the last two weeks,” said Davixd Pietsch, president of Title Guaranty, Hawaii’s largest title and escrowq company. Title and Escrow of Hawaik Inc.
saw a 50 percenft increase in business during the second half of said state PresidentMatt Fortier. “We actuallty were busy in December and January and into the firsy partof February; then it kind of fell he said. “It was pretty much right in line with the trenf in the rates ofthe 30-year Nationally, refinancing has become so hot that the said last monthj that it expects mortgagw originations to hit almost $2.
8 trillionh this year, which would make 2009 the fourth-highest year for loan The other record-high years — 2002, 2003 and 2005 saw high numbers of subprimd and jumbo loans, the association The loans in 2009 will be more with most being Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-eligiblew loans, or eligible for FHA insurance, the associationh said. But that also means homeowners must have good credit full documentation and equity in their homes to qualify forthe “A lot of people are putting in theid applications in hopes they’ll get the said Harry Kanehailua, vice president and title operationsa manager at Old Republic Title Escrow of Hawaii.
“Wer also see the and the ratio is notthat high.” Another differenc in 2009 is that the tougher standards combined with the higher volume that is puttingt stress on lender processors and underwriters, appraiserd and title companies — are causingt mortgage refinances to take between 45 and 60 days to “A year ago it was like within 30 said Kanehailua, who said Old Republic expected this week to have the highes t number of closings so far for 2009. Pietsch said most of the loanz that have gone througbh escrow at Title Guaranty were taking cash out to payoff high-interest credit card debt.
“I’m surprised that most refinancre transactions are to take cash out and not to reduce theirdmonthly payments,” he said.
The drop in rates, combined with a sluggish real estate now means that up to 90 percentf of business for local title and escrows companies is coming from refinancings and not home The trend toward refinancing started in Januaryand February, when interesrt rates began to drop. after a slow start in March, activituy began to surge around midmonthy whenlenders — includin g local banks such as , , and dropped the rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgag to as low as 4.25 “Our volume has tripled in the last two weeks,” said Davixd Pietsch, president of Title Guaranty, Hawaii’s largest title and escrowq company. Title and Escrow of Hawaik Inc.
saw a 50 percenft increase in business during the second half of said state PresidentMatt Fortier. “We actuallty were busy in December and January and into the firsy partof February; then it kind of fell he said. “It was pretty much right in line with the trenf in the rates ofthe 30-year Nationally, refinancing has become so hot that the said last monthj that it expects mortgagw originations to hit almost $2.
8 trillionh this year, which would make 2009 the fourth-highest year for loan The other record-high years — 2002, 2003 and 2005 saw high numbers of subprimd and jumbo loans, the association The loans in 2009 will be more with most being Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-eligiblew loans, or eligible for FHA insurance, the associationh said. But that also means homeowners must have good credit full documentation and equity in their homes to qualify forthe “A lot of people are putting in theid applications in hopes they’ll get the said Harry Kanehailua, vice president and title operationsa manager at Old Republic Title Escrow of Hawaii.
“Wer also see the and the ratio is notthat high.” Another differenc in 2009 is that the tougher standards combined with the higher volume that is puttingt stress on lender processors and underwriters, appraiserd and title companies — are causingt mortgage refinances to take between 45 and 60 days to “A year ago it was like within 30 said Kanehailua, who said Old Republic expected this week to have the highes t number of closings so far for 2009. Pietsch said most of the loanz that have gone througbh escrow at Title Guaranty were taking cash out to payoff high-interest credit card debt.
“I’m surprised that most refinancre transactions are to take cash out and not to reduce theirdmonthly payments,” he said.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
$10M boost expected from Hispanic Chamber convention in Denver - Denver Business Journal:
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Leaders of Colorado’s Hispanic businesx community and local officialsd gathered at the Colorado Convention Center Tuesday to formally announce theconvention — the thirdd time the city has been host to the nationalp Hispanic chamber. The gathering will be at the ColoradoConventiom Center, Sept. 16-19. Previous conventions were held in Denvet in 1995and 1997. is a prime sponsor of the conventionb with a commitmentof $200,000. Jerry Natividad, co-chair of the event’x host committee and a board member of the said the convention will focus on four key sustainable growth and the greening ofthe U.S.
growth of Hispanic businesses, especiallhy among Hispanic women; the federal economi stimulus program and refiningv economic survival and innovation skills amongHispanic businesses. “Hispanic business ownersa across the country are facing continuous challengesz onmany fronts,” Natividad “They need all the help they can get, making key gaining access to crucial information about access to capital, new industrie and other trends that will help lead our country out of the current recession. This year’s national convention will provider suchan opportunity.
” Denver Mayorf John Hickenlooper said the convention is a chancr to highlight Denver’s successes beforde one of the fastest-growing business sectors in the U.S. “Th e timing couldn’t be more perfect,” Hickenlooper said, notinfg the city’s planned Biennial of the Americas celebratiobnnext summer, which includes a two-month-long curated even of contemporary art and ideas from throughoutr the Americas. Hickenlooper is meeting with diplomatds from South and Central America this week in Washington this week to promote the 2010 There are anestimated 15,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in Hickenlooper said.
Leaders of Colorado’s Hispanic businesx community and local officialsd gathered at the Colorado Convention Center Tuesday to formally announce theconvention — the thirdd time the city has been host to the nationalp Hispanic chamber. The gathering will be at the ColoradoConventiom Center, Sept. 16-19. Previous conventions were held in Denvet in 1995and 1997. is a prime sponsor of the conventionb with a commitmentof $200,000. Jerry Natividad, co-chair of the event’x host committee and a board member of the said the convention will focus on four key sustainable growth and the greening ofthe U.S.
growth of Hispanic businesses, especiallhy among Hispanic women; the federal economi stimulus program and refiningv economic survival and innovation skills amongHispanic businesses. “Hispanic business ownersa across the country are facing continuous challengesz onmany fronts,” Natividad “They need all the help they can get, making key gaining access to crucial information about access to capital, new industrie and other trends that will help lead our country out of the current recession. This year’s national convention will provider suchan opportunity.
” Denver Mayorf John Hickenlooper said the convention is a chancr to highlight Denver’s successes beforde one of the fastest-growing business sectors in the U.S. “Th e timing couldn’t be more perfect,” Hickenlooper said, notinfg the city’s planned Biennial of the Americas celebratiobnnext summer, which includes a two-month-long curated even of contemporary art and ideas from throughoutr the Americas. Hickenlooper is meeting with diplomatds from South and Central America this week in Washington this week to promote the 2010 There are anestimated 15,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in Hickenlooper said.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bradley Center funding moves forward - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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The time frame for the moneh is much sooner than originallyh recommendedin Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposed budget. Doylse had proposed $500,000 per year in stater bonding authority overa 10-year period. Bradlety Center chairman Ulice Payne saidthe committee’s recommendatiom to speed up the allocatiomn would allow building officials to addressw “urgent concerns more promptly.” “The approach endorsefd by the committee will allow the Bradleyy Center to more quicklu address issues such as obsolete electricall and HVAC systems and install more energy-efficient he said. “Resolving these items now will make for betterf maintenance of the building in thelongeer term.
That’s important to extending the life of the The Bradley Center is planning to invest a totalkof $23 million in the Bradley Center to replaces aging building systems and infrastructure. The remaininv funds needed for building maintenance would be raisef through private sources and revenue fromthe building. The list of problej areas highlighted in a recent BusineseJournal story, along with projected replacement include: • Seriously outdated mechanical and heating and air conditioning systems requirin g major upgrades that will cost about $500,000. An outdated scoreboard that was installefdin 1995. A new scoreboard is estimated to costbetweenj $4 million and $4.5 million.
• An aging roof that need s about $150,000 in repair work. An obsolete hockey rink system that must be replacer at a cost estimatedbetween $200,000 and $300,000. Aging and energy inefficient lightingt and worn out electrical and electrical components that will cost about $175,000. • Replacement or refurbishment of a substantiao portion ofthe 18,00 seats. • The replacement of temporary handrails throughout the seating which will costabout • And upgrades to the security and life safety In addition, Bradley Center officials want to add a team a sit-down restaurant and a family interactiv area, all of which woulfd be important revenue-generators for the facility.
In many NBA arenas have severap ofthose amenities, including the Target Center in Minneapolis, which is home to the NBA City The Bradley Center is the second-oldest arena in the NBA that has not had a majo r renovation. It was constructed in 1988 as a gift to the communit from JaneBradley Pettit, an heiresd to the Allen-Bradley Co. founders. The facility is the home to theMilwaukese Bucks, Milwaukee Admirals, Marquette Universitt Golden Eagles and the Milwaukee Iron arena football The center also hosts special events and musicaol performances.
The time frame for the moneh is much sooner than originallyh recommendedin Gov. Jim Doyle’s proposed budget. Doylse had proposed $500,000 per year in stater bonding authority overa 10-year period. Bradlety Center chairman Ulice Payne saidthe committee’s recommendatiom to speed up the allocatiomn would allow building officials to addressw “urgent concerns more promptly.” “The approach endorsefd by the committee will allow the Bradleyy Center to more quicklu address issues such as obsolete electricall and HVAC systems and install more energy-efficient he said. “Resolving these items now will make for betterf maintenance of the building in thelongeer term.
That’s important to extending the life of the The Bradley Center is planning to invest a totalkof $23 million in the Bradley Center to replaces aging building systems and infrastructure. The remaininv funds needed for building maintenance would be raisef through private sources and revenue fromthe building. The list of problej areas highlighted in a recent BusineseJournal story, along with projected replacement include: • Seriously outdated mechanical and heating and air conditioning systems requirin g major upgrades that will cost about $500,000. An outdated scoreboard that was installefdin 1995. A new scoreboard is estimated to costbetweenj $4 million and $4.5 million.
• An aging roof that need s about $150,000 in repair work. An obsolete hockey rink system that must be replacer at a cost estimatedbetween $200,000 and $300,000. Aging and energy inefficient lightingt and worn out electrical and electrical components that will cost about $175,000. • Replacement or refurbishment of a substantiao portion ofthe 18,00 seats. • The replacement of temporary handrails throughout the seating which will costabout • And upgrades to the security and life safety In addition, Bradley Center officials want to add a team a sit-down restaurant and a family interactiv area, all of which woulfd be important revenue-generators for the facility.
In many NBA arenas have severap ofthose amenities, including the Target Center in Minneapolis, which is home to the NBA City The Bradley Center is the second-oldest arena in the NBA that has not had a majo r renovation. It was constructed in 1988 as a gift to the communit from JaneBradley Pettit, an heiresd to the Allen-Bradley Co. founders. The facility is the home to theMilwaukese Bucks, Milwaukee Admirals, Marquette Universitt Golden Eagles and the Milwaukee Iron arena football The center also hosts special events and musicaol performances.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
June job cuts lowest in 15 months - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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American employers cut 74,393 jobs last month. That is 33 percenft lower thanthe 111,182 jobs cut in May, accordinh to Challenger. June’s cuts signaled the first time since Septembee that the monthly total was less than Job cuts have declined each month sincw reachinga seven-year high of 241,749 in January. But despitr the decline, the 896,675 lost jobs in the first six monthxs of 2009 is thelargest January-to-June total sinc Chicago-based Challenger began tracking job cuts in 1989. “This recent drop-off may be indicative of an overall downwarc trend inlayoff activity,” CEO John A. Challengerr said in a statement.
“Wes will probably see job cut activithy increase from current levels in themonths ahead, but job cuts in the secondc half of the year are likely to be lower than the first half.” Government and automotive sectorzs have been the hardest hit, accounting for one in every four jobs Last year the majority of jobs were lost in the financiakl sector.
American employers cut 74,393 jobs last month. That is 33 percenft lower thanthe 111,182 jobs cut in May, accordinh to Challenger. June’s cuts signaled the first time since Septembee that the monthly total was less than Job cuts have declined each month sincw reachinga seven-year high of 241,749 in January. But despitr the decline, the 896,675 lost jobs in the first six monthxs of 2009 is thelargest January-to-June total sinc Chicago-based Challenger began tracking job cuts in 1989. “This recent drop-off may be indicative of an overall downwarc trend inlayoff activity,” CEO John A. Challengerr said in a statement.
“Wes will probably see job cut activithy increase from current levels in themonths ahead, but job cuts in the secondc half of the year are likely to be lower than the first half.” Government and automotive sectorzs have been the hardest hit, accounting for one in every four jobs Last year the majority of jobs were lost in the financiakl sector.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
ACC launches new
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The program was approved by the school’ds board of trustees Monday night and is pending finakl approval by the State Board of Community Withthe program, ACC hopes to positiob itself at the forefront of workforce training. “Across the community colleges areoffering ‘green’ jobs traininyg for displaced or unemployed workers,” Barruy Weinberg, the school’s executive vice president, said in a presds release. “These programs train students to be windturbinw mechanics, solar panel installers, fuel-celol engineers or energy efficiency experts.” ACC is also developing an associate’s degre program in alternative/renewable energy.
The school is working on transfer agreements with Appalachian Stats Universityand N.C. A&T State University so students who receivetheir associate’s degrer will be able to easily transition into four-yeae programs already in place at those schools.
The program was approved by the school’ds board of trustees Monday night and is pending finakl approval by the State Board of Community Withthe program, ACC hopes to positiob itself at the forefront of workforce training. “Across the community colleges areoffering ‘green’ jobs traininyg for displaced or unemployed workers,” Barruy Weinberg, the school’s executive vice president, said in a presds release. “These programs train students to be windturbinw mechanics, solar panel installers, fuel-celol engineers or energy efficiency experts.” ACC is also developing an associate’s degre program in alternative/renewable energy.
The school is working on transfer agreements with Appalachian Stats Universityand N.C. A&T State University so students who receivetheir associate’s degrer will be able to easily transition into four-yeae programs already in place at those schools.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
The Mess At Medgar Evers College [University] - News One
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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Provincial book fairs to be held during Bahman - Iran Book News Agency
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Iran Book News Agency | Provincial book fairs to be held during Bahman Iran Book News Agency The public relations office of Iran's Cultural Fairs Institute has announced that book fairs will be held in Ardebil, Mazandaran and Sistan va Balouchestan ... |
Monday, January 10, 2011
Members of Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association Vote Against Ratification of New Contract With Company
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Nearly 51 percent of pilots voted agains implementing thenew contract, with a voter participatiom rate of over 95 percent. The pilots and the Compant have been in negotiations on a new contrac t agreement since it became amendable inSeptembe 2006. "Our pilots have spoken, and the group has stated there is more work tobe done," said Capt. , Presidenty of the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Associatio (SWAPA). "This contract, despite some financiakl gains, contained too many other negative aspects toratif it.
" Although general thoughts on the causde for the failed ratification were expressed during the votinyg process, SWAPA will undergo extensivde polling of the pilot group to fully pinpoint the aspects that the pilots want to see readdressed in talks with the Company. Work to reopenn talks with Southwest willbegin immediately. The SWAPAs Board of Directors will meetJune 8-10 to continue discussions on returning to the bargaining tablse with Southwest. In the meantime, SWAPqA pilots will continue under thecurreny contract, including work rule and pay provisions. Under termsa of the Railway Labor Act governing airlinweunion negotiations, contracts do not expire.
they become amendable on a certaibn date. Located in Dallas, Texas, the Southwest Airlineds Pilots' Association (SWAPA) is a non-profitf employee organization representing the morethan 5,900p pilots of Southwest Airlines. SWAPA works to providr a secure and rewardinv career for Southwest pilots and their families througyhnegotiating contracts, defending contractual rights and actively promotinf professionalism and safety. For more information on the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association, visit .
Nearly 51 percent of pilots voted agains implementing thenew contract, with a voter participatiom rate of over 95 percent. The pilots and the Compant have been in negotiations on a new contrac t agreement since it became amendable inSeptembe 2006. "Our pilots have spoken, and the group has stated there is more work tobe done," said Capt. , Presidenty of the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Associatio (SWAPA). "This contract, despite some financiakl gains, contained too many other negative aspects toratif it.
" Although general thoughts on the causde for the failed ratification were expressed during the votinyg process, SWAPA will undergo extensivde polling of the pilot group to fully pinpoint the aspects that the pilots want to see readdressed in talks with the Company. Work to reopenn talks with Southwest willbegin immediately. The SWAPAs Board of Directors will meetJune 8-10 to continue discussions on returning to the bargaining tablse with Southwest. In the meantime, SWAPqA pilots will continue under thecurreny contract, including work rule and pay provisions. Under termsa of the Railway Labor Act governing airlinweunion negotiations, contracts do not expire.
they become amendable on a certaibn date. Located in Dallas, Texas, the Southwest Airlineds Pilots' Association (SWAPA) is a non-profitf employee organization representing the morethan 5,900p pilots of Southwest Airlines. SWAPA works to providr a secure and rewardinv career for Southwest pilots and their families througyhnegotiating contracts, defending contractual rights and actively promotinf professionalism and safety. For more information on the Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association, visit .
Saturday, January 8, 2011
North Shore theater likely to liquidate - Business First of Columbus:
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Theater executives announced Tuesday that the financiallyu distressed theater has failed to raisethe $2 millio n it needed to put on 2009 although more than $500,000 in pledges have been made since the theatet announced a turn-around strategy in mid “The thing we know is that we’r e not putting on a 2009 season. I thinok the very likely consequence of that is that we will very quicklhy go outof business,” said David chairman of the North Shore Musif Theatre board.
“Whether it’s Chapter 11 or Chaptetr 7 — it’s completely up in the air at the Without a production seasonjthis year, the theater is unable to address the substantia l debts of its creditors and restore the theater’sa economic health, said The theater is approximately $10 million in debt, including large mortgages on its property and buildings and debtd to vendors, the State of and subscribers who paid in advance for the 2009 season. Fellowzs said most of the theater’s 4,400 subscriberws are unlikely to get theirmonet returned.
Subscriptions cost upwards of $350 per Theater executives are in discussions with senior creditorws and are reviewing a liquidation to maximizr the value ofthe theater’s assets for its stakeholders as well as identif y potential “friendly” buyers of the propertu who might consider a lease back of the Fellows said.
Theater executives announced Tuesday that the financiallyu distressed theater has failed to raisethe $2 millio n it needed to put on 2009 although more than $500,000 in pledges have been made since the theatet announced a turn-around strategy in mid “The thing we know is that we’r e not putting on a 2009 season. I thinok the very likely consequence of that is that we will very quicklhy go outof business,” said David chairman of the North Shore Musif Theatre board.
“Whether it’s Chapter 11 or Chaptetr 7 — it’s completely up in the air at the Without a production seasonjthis year, the theater is unable to address the substantia l debts of its creditors and restore the theater’sa economic health, said The theater is approximately $10 million in debt, including large mortgages on its property and buildings and debtd to vendors, the State of and subscribers who paid in advance for the 2009 season. Fellowzs said most of the theater’s 4,400 subscriberws are unlikely to get theirmonet returned.
Subscriptions cost upwards of $350 per Theater executives are in discussions with senior creditorws and are reviewing a liquidation to maximizr the value ofthe theater’s assets for its stakeholders as well as identif y potential “friendly” buyers of the propertu who might consider a lease back of the Fellows said.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
St. Louis' top private firms exhibit growing pains - St. Louis Business Journal:
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percent more revenue in 2008 than they did in2007 $92.3 billion, an increase of $7.3 billion from $85 billion a year Granted, two companies — and Center Oil Co. accounted for $5.1 billion, or 69 percent, of the increase. Still, that leaved 31 percent and $2.2 billiob from other companies. And in these economic all billion-dollar increases are welcome. “Anhy revenue increase in 2008 is and if 2009 is higherthan 2008, that woulsd be spectacular,” said Gerry Sparrow of in St. “Business activity fell off a cliff in the first quarterof 2009.
” Although many privat companies saw revenue increase last year, the majority saw their profit margins shrink as a result of highet prices for commodities, especially energy, tightet credit and an overall pullback in all sectors becausre of the troubled economy. Enterprised Rent-A-Car boosted revenue by a whopping 38 to $13.1 billion, though it wasn’t In November, it shed 2,000 of its 75,000p employees. “As tough as these steps they have helped preservethe company’s overall strength,” said Pam president and chief operating officer. A big contributoer to revenue was the additionof , whicuh Enterprise acquired in 2007.
Center Oil also exceeded 30 percen growth, posting $6.4 billion in revenue in 2008. High gasoline especially last summer, were a huge Two companies, Barry-Wehmiller Cos. Inc. and , surpassed $1 billion in salesx for the first time. which owns capital equipment manufacturers arounsdthe world, made its 41st and 42nd acquisitionw since 1987 and boosted revenue by 25 percent, to $1.2 CIC Group, a holding company with a dozej subsidiaries in the energy industry, reported $1.12 an 18 percent increase. Terry CIC vice president and chief financial said CIC has a big backlog for refinery equipmenr and expects another strongt yearthis year.
“We’re not seeing any significant downturns,” he In addition to Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Centefr Oil, 12 other companiews enjoyed revenue increases of 30 percent or They are: , Bush O’Donnell, Millstone Bangert, , CSI Purcell Tire, The , , , KCI GS Robins and . Sales were up 138 perceng at Branding Iron, a newcomer to the list at No. 57, primarilu because of added companies. It was formedf in August 2007 as a holding company for in Saugegt and three other meat Branding Iron’s chief executive, Scott Hudspeth, expects a more modesg increase this year, to $315 million. “Whehn commodities prices drop, so do and beef prices are comin down,” he said.
Other newcomers are Millstone Bangert, Roeslein & Associates, , HDA, , The Co. and NewGround. HDA, with a 14 percent revenued increaseto $211.5 was named Lowe’s exclusive category manage for books, magazines and maps. “The big box storexs will seldom allow a single vendor to handls anentire category,” said Bob HDA’s president, chief executive and majority owner. Even a companh that serves banks and other financiap institutions managed a decent year by diversifyintg itsproduct line. Revenue at which designs and builds bank did decline, but only 9 percentf from a record $111 millionh in 2007.
In recengt years, it has been moving into other services needexd by financial institutions asthey consolidate, such as consulting, employee traininf and digital communications. “We diversified the company to capitalizew on the turmoil inthe market,” said Kevinj Blair, president and chief executive.
percent more revenue in 2008 than they did in2007 $92.3 billion, an increase of $7.3 billion from $85 billion a year Granted, two companies — and Center Oil Co. accounted for $5.1 billion, or 69 percent, of the increase. Still, that leaved 31 percent and $2.2 billiob from other companies. And in these economic all billion-dollar increases are welcome. “Anhy revenue increase in 2008 is and if 2009 is higherthan 2008, that woulsd be spectacular,” said Gerry Sparrow of in St. “Business activity fell off a cliff in the first quarterof 2009.
” Although many privat companies saw revenue increase last year, the majority saw their profit margins shrink as a result of highet prices for commodities, especially energy, tightet credit and an overall pullback in all sectors becausre of the troubled economy. Enterprised Rent-A-Car boosted revenue by a whopping 38 to $13.1 billion, though it wasn’t In November, it shed 2,000 of its 75,000p employees. “As tough as these steps they have helped preservethe company’s overall strength,” said Pam president and chief operating officer. A big contributoer to revenue was the additionof , whicuh Enterprise acquired in 2007.
Center Oil also exceeded 30 percen growth, posting $6.4 billion in revenue in 2008. High gasoline especially last summer, were a huge Two companies, Barry-Wehmiller Cos. Inc. and , surpassed $1 billion in salesx for the first time. which owns capital equipment manufacturers arounsdthe world, made its 41st and 42nd acquisitionw since 1987 and boosted revenue by 25 percent, to $1.2 CIC Group, a holding company with a dozej subsidiaries in the energy industry, reported $1.12 an 18 percent increase. Terry CIC vice president and chief financial said CIC has a big backlog for refinery equipmenr and expects another strongt yearthis year.
“We’re not seeing any significant downturns,” he In addition to Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Centefr Oil, 12 other companiews enjoyed revenue increases of 30 percent or They are: , Bush O’Donnell, Millstone Bangert, , CSI Purcell Tire, The , , , KCI GS Robins and . Sales were up 138 perceng at Branding Iron, a newcomer to the list at No. 57, primarilu because of added companies. It was formedf in August 2007 as a holding company for in Saugegt and three other meat Branding Iron’s chief executive, Scott Hudspeth, expects a more modesg increase this year, to $315 million. “Whehn commodities prices drop, so do and beef prices are comin down,” he said.
Other newcomers are Millstone Bangert, Roeslein & Associates, , HDA, , The Co. and NewGround. HDA, with a 14 percent revenued increaseto $211.5 was named Lowe’s exclusive category manage for books, magazines and maps. “The big box storexs will seldom allow a single vendor to handls anentire category,” said Bob HDA’s president, chief executive and majority owner. Even a companh that serves banks and other financiap institutions managed a decent year by diversifyintg itsproduct line. Revenue at which designs and builds bank did decline, but only 9 percentf from a record $111 millionh in 2007.
In recengt years, it has been moving into other services needexd by financial institutions asthey consolidate, such as consulting, employee traininf and digital communications. “We diversified the company to capitalizew on the turmoil inthe market,” said Kevinj Blair, president and chief executive.
Monday, January 3, 2011
DirecTV profits drop in 4Q - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:
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Analyst estimates placed the earninga per share at33 cents. Revenues were up in the coming inat $5.3 billion, up from $4.9 billionj a year ago. For the company earned $1.52 billion, or $1.37 a share, on revenuezs of $19.7 billion. In 2007, the companyu earned $1.45 billion, or $1.21 a share, on revenuess of $17.2 billion. At the end of the DirecTV had 17.62 million subscribers, up 5 perceny from 16.83 million a year ago. The average monthly revenuwe per subscriber increased as comingin $90.46, up from $87.40 a year ago. El Segundo-basefd DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is a satellit television provider. Its controlling shareholder is .
Analyst estimates placed the earninga per share at33 cents. Revenues were up in the coming inat $5.3 billion, up from $4.9 billionj a year ago. For the company earned $1.52 billion, or $1.37 a share, on revenuezs of $19.7 billion. In 2007, the companyu earned $1.45 billion, or $1.21 a share, on revenuess of $17.2 billion. At the end of the DirecTV had 17.62 million subscribers, up 5 perceny from 16.83 million a year ago. The average monthly revenuwe per subscriber increased as comingin $90.46, up from $87.40 a year ago. El Segundo-basefd DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is a satellit television provider. Its controlling shareholder is .
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