Business Stories for August 2009
Stories for Sunday, August 30
Unemployed pushing out disabled residents for jobs
When Cheryl Callsen watches her 21-year-old son sit idle, she can see his frustration.“Andrew’s got a lot to offer and, like anyone else does, he gets bored sitting around all the time,” she said of her son who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, which is on the high-functioning end of ...
Stories for Saturday, August 29
Middletown police to collect wrecker fees
The Middletown Division of Police will begin collecting a fee for impounded cars in an attempt to generate revenue.Previously, the six wrecking companies used by the city to tow impounded vehicles and those damaged in accidents did not have to pay a part of their contracting fees to the city. ...
Stories for Friday, August 28
SMART Papers to cut more jobs
HAMILTON — SMART Papers will lay off at least 45 more workers at its Hamilton plant.According to a filing with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services posted Aug. 20, the layoffs will be completed by Oct. 18. The employment loss is expected to be permanent, although the company ...
Stories for Tuesday, August 25
Injured AK worker had burns on most of his body
MIDDLETOWN — Federal authorities are investigating how an AK Steel employee fell into a pit of hot water at the company’s Middletown coke plant.The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Cincinnati office learned of the Monday, Aug. 24, incident from media reports. The office verified with local police and fire ...
AK sues customer for failure to pay $3M
CINCINNATI — AK Steel Corp. has filed a federal lawsuit against a customer for allegedly nonpayment of nearly $3 million worth of stainless steel products.According to the suit filed Monday, Aug. 24, in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Ohio, the local steelmaker is suing Camden, N.J.-based ...
Stories for Thursday, August 20
Cox Media to share resources between newspaper, TV and radio properties
Cox Media Group Inc.’s new business operations model involves bringing together newspaper, radio and television properties and expertise while protecting independent news and editorial functions.But it’s all about serving customers better, said Alex Taylor, newly appointed group vice president for Cox Media Group’s Dayton and Louisville, Ky., markets.“Our No. 1 ...
Stories for Wednesday, August 19
Home Depot distribution center opens
MONROE — Merchandise is now moving in to a new area distribution center that will supply more than 100 Home Depot stores.The ribbon was cut at a ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 19 for the grand opening of the $33.9 million Home Depot Rapid Deployment Center — a 657,600-square-foot building located at ...
Stories for Monday, August 17
Foreclosures lessen, but sour economy keeps up the pressure
The number of local home foreclosures has decreased slightly, as experts say the fallout from subprime mortgages has lessened. However, struggles caused by the economy are still putting pressure on homeowners.According to the Butler County Sheriff’s office, 254 properties were received for foreclosure auction and 160 went to sale in ...
Stories for Friday, August 14
AK Steel recalling last workers on layoff
MIDDLETOWN — Employment levels are back to normal at Middletown Works as AK Steel Corp. has recalled its final batch of workers on layoff thanks in part to an increase in orders.The company recalled the remaining 55 workers still idled last week. Those employees are going through a mandatory physical ...
Stories for Thursday, August 13
Southwest, Republic compete in court for Frontier Airlines
A federal bankruptcy court began the process Thursday, Aug. 13, of deciding whether Southwest Airlines or Republic Airways will be allowed to buy Frontier Airlines out of bankruptcy.An auction supervised by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain, in New York, could continue through Monday. Southwest and Republic declined comment Thursday on ...
Kroger contract ratified by union, says company
MONROE — Kroger Co. employees have ratified a new labor agreement, the company said today, Aug. 13.Leaders of United Food & Commercial Workers Local 75 in Monroe could not be reached for comment.The agreement covers more than 4,000 employees who work in 30 stores in and around Dayton.“This agreement provides ...
Recession doesn’t bench furniture store
MONROE — It may seem natural that in a recession, a company would batten down the hatches to weather the storm. But for business owner Riley Griffiths, it’s time to man your battle stations.His weapon? The owner of Riley’s Furniture Gallery said he views his new location at Cincinnati Premium ...
Local company hailed as one of nation's fastest-growing
MIDDLETOWN — One local business has been named one of the top 1,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to Inc. magazine.Hightowers Petroleum Co. of Middletown was ranked 579th, with 2008 revenues of $111.2 million compared to $19.7 million in 2005.Hightowers Petroleum supplies and transports fuel and other ...
Stories for Tuesday, August 11
Southwest Airlines boosts bid to buy Frontier Airlines
Southwest Airlines has submitted an improved bid in its competition with Republic Airways Holdings to buy Frontier Airlines out of bankruptcy.If Southwest’s cash offer of more than $170 million is chosen as the winner in a U.S. Bankruptcy Court auction later this week, it is likely to bring Southwest service ...
Stories for Friday, August 7
TracFone Wireless offering Lifeline service
TracFone Wireless, a company that offers wireless telephone service, has joined the ranks of traditional land-line telephone companies that offer Lifeline service to low-income residents.The company has begun marketing its service in the Miami Valley. In May, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio granted permission for TracFone to become the ...
Bargain shopping proves big business on opening day
MONROE — “I have been waiting for this moment, for this day to come, here and now the mall is open, and I can’t wait to shop.”Latonya Lee of Cincinnati echoed the sentiments of many shoppers at the opening of Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe. As shoppers poured into the ...
Stories for Thursday, August 6
Takes about 30 minutes to exit new mall, drivers report
MONROE — Traffic is slow around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at the entrances and exits to the new Cincinnati Premium Outlets and it is taking about 30 minutes to get from the exit to the interstate, drivers are reporting.Traffic started to get snarled around 11 a.m. in the area ...
1869-era baseball game includes family entertainment
Those craving Cracker Jacks or ice cream floats this summer may calm their cravings at the 1869-era baseball game Saurday, Aug. 8, in Monroe.The event will feature the Cincinnati Red Stockings Baseball Team, which plays in Heritage Village at Sharon Woods in the Hamilton County Park District. The group will ...
Hall of Famer’s visit to Nike store creates ‘happy chaos’
MONROE — Prior to the Thursday, Aug. 6 opening of a new outlet shopping center, Oscar Robertson, University of Cincinnati standout and member of the NBA Hall of Fame, couldn’t point to Monroe on a map.He and his friends were familiar with the location of area flea markets and Solid ...
Size of aisles, landscape attract shoppers to Cincinnati Premium Outlets
The scene at Cincinnati Premium Outlets may be packed with patrons, today, Aug. 6 — but at least it’s an appealing atmosphere, said some.Landscaping includes a number of trees, shrubs, flowers and grassy areas. Benches line the aisle ways, and mall maps can be found in multiple spots.The wide aisles ...
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