Thursday, March 31, 2011
Go Daddy signs pact with Milwaukee Mile - Phoenix Business Journal:
the Scottsdale Internet domain registrar known for itssexy commercials. Underd the agreement, the Milwaukee Mile's backstretchu will be named the "GoDaddy.com Backstretch." The deal givexs Go Daddy signage and presencw onthe Mile's interactive display, tracksides and on the midway, the speedway's operatorf said. In addition, race tickets will feature a "Our sponsorship made sense on many but the idea of watching our GoDaddyh Girl, (Indy car Danica Patrick, race down the GoDaddy.com Backstretchu clinched it," said Bob Parsons, CEO and founderf of Go Daddy. MONEY TALKS: Ray president and CEO of , garneredd the No.
1 spot on a national list of the top 25 Latinoin advertising. In its most recent issue, Latink Leaders named the Phoenix ad agency executivde amongthe "most important playerxs of this highly profitable and ever-growinvg industry." Growth in the Valley's Hispanic population is pushinhg Arvizu's business to new heights. The agency'sa gross billings increased to $103 milliomn in 2007, according to the magazine. LIVE AND LAUNCH: In anothee recent ranking, the city of Scottsdale landes at No. 25 on Fortun magazine's list of the 100 top place to live and launcha business.
Among the reason s for Scottsdale's high ranking were the city's afflueng tourists, high-end resorts and revitalized Other Arizona cities featured were OroValleyt (No. 44) and Prescott (No. 92). For the completre list, check out .
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
As oldest boomers tire of the night life, many seek out matinees - Sacramento Business Journal:
And as the generation ages, it will greatlt influence entertainment, from concerts at casinos to more early-eveningt performances. The first waves of boomersa already are sliding into the same demographic patternsx as oldergenerations — looking for more performing hitting the matinees and taking out theit grandchildren. “Who has the time and the money to seea show?? It tends to be a group that tendxs to be over 40 or 50,” said Chris head of marketing for , whicj puts on the shows of Music Circus as well as the Broadway Series showsw in the Sacramento Community Center Theater.
“Ther e is a saying in our industry, ‘thered is a 50-year-old born every and it is true,” he “People say that our audiences are butpeople age. That’s what happens. And people still want to go out for They don’t go to nightclubs anymore, and moviex get boring after a while.” Of course, it depends on the performance. A 50-year-ols musical is going to skew toware anolder crowd, whereas the percussio n and dance show “Stomp” skews much younger.
And this summer’s five-weekl run of “The Lion will bring in a mixesd audience for every but the Thursday matinees at Musicf Circus will likely lure an older As people get they want more daytime saidAlice Jacobs, a generational marketing “People are reticent to be drivinbg at nighttime as they age and their eyesight especially at night,” she “People feel safer being downtown in the daytime.” Jacobs even envisiond the aging population pushing moviwe theaters to offer healthier rather than just salt-packed popcorn. One of the curreny big draws for seniors is nearbytribapl casinos, which offer gaming, entertainment and food.
“Oned of the advantages that Thunder Valley has is that it is halfwayt between Sun City Lincoln and SunCity Roseville, so it is closer to retirees that have lots of time on theird hands and discretionary income, and who like to be entertained and to entertain their friends,” said Doug spokesman for the , the owner of the casino. But seniorsz are far from free-spending consumers. The people who were raisedd during the Great Depression or Worle WarII “grew up in an era of coupohn clipping and conserving their aluminum foil and saving their plastifc bags,” Elmets said. “Regardless of how much discretionargy incomethey have, they are still lookingh for good deals.
” Thunder Valley marketxs to seniors with direct mail and its membet cards. Customers collect points playing games that can be cashed in atthe “The buffet is the big attraction, along with the potentiak to win money at the gamesd for the older generation,” he said. “And the realit is that eventually we willbe them.” general managetr Rich Hoffman agrees, adding his Amador Countty casino is “not reinventing the wheel with the 55 and over Any study you look at says that is a strony demographic for casinos.
” But the Amador County which attracts customers from Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, still continues to cater to the group — and hopezs to lure more. Big band dances, dinnedr and a movie promotionsfeaturing “Casablanca” and “Somwe Like it Hot,” and even a senior expo that lurede “busload after busload of attract baby boomers and boost the bottomk line. Jackson Rancheria also offers a 100-spacee parking area for recreational vehicles. “Butr you can’t have a stagnant view of the seniodr demographic,” Hoffman said. “This is the 40th anniversary of The people who were ther e are startingto retire.
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
NCAA East Regional: Superior Effort From Duluth - Inside College Hockey
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Friday, March 25, 2011
Dodgers lose to Arizona, Seattle in spring games - Los Angeles Times
Dodgers lose to Arizona, Seattle in spring games Los Angeles Times AT THE PLATE: Starting his second consecutive game after a weeklong absence from the lineup, Jamey Carroll was one for three with a walk and a run against the Diamondbacks. Aaron Miles, who is competing for a bench role, ... |
Thursday, March 24, 2011
AG Suthers warns of fake online job ads - Denver Business Journal:
He cautioned job seekers to be “The economic downturn has left thousands of Coloradansdwithout work,” Suthers said in a statement. “However, even in thesw times of uncertainty, it is essentiall that Coloradans be cautious of any position advertised on Craigslistf orother job-search websites. If a job soundds too good to be true, it probably is.” In a commomn example, an overseas company advertisesthat it’s lookinfg for someone in the United States to handle transactions by payments through their own bank account and transferrinb some of the money, often via to their employers, Suthers’ officee said.
“The company sends victims fake checks and asks them to wire theier own money overseas before the badcheck bounces,” Suthers’ statement said. “Some of these ads request personapidentifying information, including bank account numbers, from applicants.” Anothee scam on the increaswe involves companies advertising for “mystery shoppers” to test the servicesx of local companies. “The ads say the company will pay an applicant a fixed amount of money to wire part of a checo or moneyorder elsewhere,” Suthers’ statement “The check sent to however, never clears and the victimds are left with an overdrawn bank account.
” Suthera advised anyone who suspects a job listinfg to email stop.fraud@state.co.us or call 1-800-222-4444.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Magazine honors The Children's Hospital - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
The hospital qualified for the magazine’e “Honor Roll” in its 2009 edition of America’s Best Children’sd Hospitals. The Honor Roll is reserved for hospitalsw that achieved ranking in all surveyed specialty areas covered by the monthlynews publication. Children’s rankedr in the top 10 in six specialty includingcancer (No. 10), diabetess and endocrine disorders (No. 10), digestivde disorders (No. 5), neonatal care (No. 8), orthopedic (No. 8) and respiratory disorderz (No. 5). Last year, Children’s was ranked No. 7 overall among the nation’s pediatric hospitals. In 2007, it finished at No. 4.
Becausde of a change in how the reporwas compiled, there was no general numerical rankintg this year.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
TWC expands funds for apprenticeship program - Business First of Buffalo:
million. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Labofr Workforce Investment Act and will support the which combinesstructured on-the-job training with related classroom The program supported training for more than 4,000o apprentices in fiscal year 2009. “Bgy increasing the funding for ourapprenticeship program, we are able to prepare more workers in high-demand skilled TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Ronny Congleton says.
“Apprenticeship is an outstandingtraininfg program, and I’m extremely pleased that we are able to Occupations supported by the TWC Apprenticeship Training Program include aircraft auto tech specialists, carpenters, cement electricians, engine maintenance mechanics, iron millwrights, painters, plumber/pipefitters and sheet metalk workers. The TWC provides funds to local publicd educational institutions to support the costs of related classroom instruction in registeredx apprenticeshiptraining programs. For more information, e-mail apprenticeship@twc.state.tx.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Mauritania devises new social plan - magharebia.com
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Pittsburgh-area homeowners slow to take advantage of energy efficiency tax credit - Pittsburgh Business Times:
John McCloskey, president with North Side-based , said the which provides a tax credit for 30 percent of an energ efficient installation upto $1,500, has not pushed new customers his way but seemz to be convincing some homeowneres to seek more extensive renovations to take full advantage of the tax credit. Jean Krak, McCloskey’s siste r and manager of business developmentwith J. Franciws Co., said that projects must meet an even highere certification than Energy Star to qualify forthe incentive.
Specifically, the solarf heat gain coefficient and the UFactort — measures of the efficiency of a new window, skylight, HVAC system or high-qualitt insulation — must be below Krak said. “It will probably stimulate decision Krak said inan e-mail response to adding that there were no energy efficiency tax creditx in 2008 and only $500 worthb per home owner in 2007. “There’s stillp a tremendous amount of interesy in remodeling since the housing inventor y in our area is runninf 20 to 40 yearw old on averageand up. New home construction is down People are staying in theier homesand remodeling.
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Sunday, March 13, 2011
Beef cattle prices continue to surge to record highs as profits stay level - Manhattan Mercury
Beef cattle prices continue to surge to record highs as profits stay level Manhattan Mercury Tight supplies and strong demand propelled fed cattle values into another record-breaking week Feb. 28-March 4, but cattle feeders' profits are not as lofty as some might expect, according to Kansas State University agricultural economist, Glynn Tonsor ... Beef prices continue to surge |
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Track developer inks deal with Spencer, adds to mix - Charlotte Business Journal:
David Risdon would like to seediscounft shopping, other retail, office space and perhapsa some residential uses across from his High Rock Raceway. “Thee concept would be like a Birkdals Village but withpremium outlets,” he says, referring to the mixed-uswe center in Huntersville. The timeline woulr be dictated by a recovery fromthe recession, he Risdon, chief executive of , the limitedf liability company developing High Rock Raceway, wouldc devote 40 acres on U.S. Highway 29 to the new He would seek a retail developer to builcd theoutlet center. The plan calld for as much as 300,000 square feet of retail spacer andabout 200,000 squarw feet of offices.
A museum and hotel are also planned on the Combined withthe $30 million, 2.15-mile road-course racetracmk and 114 adjacent townhouses, the total price tag for High Rock will be $205 The track is being built on 200 acres once occupiefd by N.C. Finishing Co., or Color-Tex International, a former Fieldcrest Cannon plant that wasonce Rowan’as largest employer. The facility close d in 2000, eliminating its last 350 jobs. The credi t crisis and recession have delayed the project since it was announce din 2005. of Sacramento, Calif., pulled its offer of a $30 milliob construction loan earlierthis year.
Now Risdon has the interesg of a consortium of insurance and pension companies in financing the track and townhouse phas e ofthe project. He declines to identify the This month, the Spencer Board of Alderme approveda 28-page development agreement that was required by Risdon’s investors. The agreemen requires the track and an initial phasd of townhouses be complete by a year after site work Risdon expects grading to start next He has 20 yearsa to complete theentire project, according to the development Clayton Homes, which operates three plantes within 30 minutes of High Rock, will build the townhouses.
The structureas will be fabricated at the plant and erectex at thedevelopment site. Spencer Town Manage r Larry Smith says the potential tax revenus and prestige of the projec make it worththe delays. “We’re behindd the project as much as wecan
Monday, March 7, 2011
Shuttered Chrysler dealerships create more vacant space - Washington Business Journal:
As the last cars roll off those dealers and their local governments will have to decidwe what to do with a sea of underusef andundervalued land. The challenges will be made even more difficulyt by a devastating real estate economy that has sucke much of the value out of the one assetthat can’gt be cleared off the lot in a weeken d sales blitz. “It’s not like people are linin g up to take showroom spacesoff anybody’s hands,” said Steve the new economic development director for Montgomery “The bottom line is, you’re going to see a lot of vacantr dealerships around the region that will remaimn vacant.
That’s not an image any jurisdictiomn wantsto project, and there’s not a short-term solutionm to it.” The fate of one Dodge dealershipl in a tiny bedroom community near Chicagpo may offers a glimpse of what lies in storw for the thousands of acres of real estate involved.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Movie Review: A comical welcome to 'Cedar Rapids' - Explore Howard County
Deseret News | Movie Review: A comical welcome to 'Cedar Rapids' Explore Howard County Indeed, one of the most venerable comic themes in American film history involves the good-natured sm » |
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Bernanke Advocates for 'Rainy Day' Funds - TheStreet.com
Bernanke Advocates for 'Rainy Day' Funds TheStreet.com His comments dovetail with those of other regulators and accountants who have advocated "counter-cyclical" reserve building at large financial firms. Current policies support pro-cyclical reserve building, which requires big banks like Bank of ... |