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In downturn, business lunches are becoming rare

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CHICAGO — Step into one of Chicago’s tonier dining rooms at noon, and you’ll likely see plenty of empty tables sheathed in white linen.

Frontier, union resume talks

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Members of the Communications Workers of America are working under their old contract as they negotiate the terms of a new labor agreement with Frontier Communications Solutions.

In brief

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Sears Holdings Corp. posted its biggest quarterly loss since financier Edward Lampert combined Sears and Kmart into one retail company, due mainly to hefty charges related to store closures and disappointing U.S. sales.

Salaries, jobs are on the block

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON — Humbled and fighting for survival, Detroit’s once-mighty automakers appealed to Congress with a retooled case for a huge bailout Tuesday, pledging to slash workers, car lines and executive pay in return for a federal lifeline. GM said it wouldn’t last till New Year’s without an immediate $4 billion and could drag the entire industry down if it fails.

Markets rebound sharply

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK — In a session that showed more indecision than conviction, the stock market rebounded Tuesday from the previous day’s massive decline. All the major indexes rose more than 3 percent.

In brief

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, is seeking nominees for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

Fuel-cell powered devices get closer

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Laptop, cell phone and iPod owners tired of having their devices run out of charge after a few hours have been patiently waiting for the next portable power source to arrive.

Geisinger seeks rate hikes

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Geisinger Health Plan filed rate increase requests worth approximately $10 million for next year, affecting nearly 49,000 members covered by their employers.

It's official: US is in recession

John Baldino — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:08:35 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) _ A panel of the National Bureau of Economic Research says the U.S. economy fell into a recession last year.

TAIL WAGGERS

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

RICE TWP. – By the end of November, Suzy Kaminski had finished her holiday baking.

Just maybe, more spending isn’t answer Ron Bartizek Business LOCAL

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

So we have this problem; reckless lenders and starry-eyed borrowers conspired to pile up mountains of debt that hyperinflated the price of homes, drove vehicle sales to record levels and motivated credit card issuers to flood mailboxes with tempting offers. Now the Ponzi scheme has collapsed and a panicked series of responses seems not to have restored consumers’ confidence or 401(k) owners’ account balances. But that doesn’t mean the forces of conventional wisdom won’t continue trying to reclaim the glory days when it seemed anyone and everyone could buy a McMansion, a couple of SUVs to park in the garage and every known electronic gadget.

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Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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Efficiency, expansion opportunities among benefits of poor economy for some

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK — An economic downturn, while fraught with pain and problems for so many small businesses, can also have some upsides for companies. Some are to be expected — a tough economy motivates businesses to find new ways to work more efficiently — while others are serendipitous, coming in the form of opportunities for expansion.

Time to cut ties to trainee

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Q. Two years ago, my manager asked me to team up with Jim, a newly hired salesman. He felt that Jim could benefit from my experience, since I had been with the company for many years.

Call centers head home

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CINCINNATI — An operator is standing by — at home.

CORPORATE LADDER

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Richard P. Conaboy, Jr. has been named vice president of clinical affairs at Clear Brook, Inc., an inpatient treatment center for treating alcoholism or chemical dependency. With Clear Brook since 2001, he previously served as administrator and clinical director. Conaboy’s new responsibilities include evaluating incoming clients, assigning them to the appropriate counselor, following their care and planning after-care, as well as implementing the facility’s daily schedule. A graduate of Marywood University, with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Conaboy has been involved in professional counseling since 1975.

Corporate influence questioned

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When Forbes.com wrote last winter about the proper diet for preventing colds and the flu, the article included an age-old bit of advice from nutritionist, author and former TV host Lisa Hark:

Spread the wealth: Your financial present will keep on giving

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK — It won’t have the “wow” factor of an iPhone, but a Roth IRA or other money-minded gift may have more sizzle than you think this holiday season.