Business Stories for May 2011
Stories for Tuesday, May 31
Ohioans landing new jobs faster
Jobless workers in Ohio and across the nation, especially those willing to relocate or apply their skills in different industries, are beginning to find new jobs at a slightly faster pace. That’s according to government data and worker surveys that indicate employers have opened their doors a little wider to ...
Stories for Saturday, May 28
Don’t just call any company to check your air conditioning unit
With temperatures rising, it’s time to make sure your air conditioning system won’t fail you when it really heats up. Air conditioning companies get busier in the summer, so having your system checked now can help you stay cool later.Experts recommend having your system inspected annually to ensure it operates ...
Stories for Friday, May 27
Casper law firm moves in Neyer property near interchange
After more than 70 years and eight Caspers, the Casper & Casper law firm moved its offices from downtown to the area known as the Renaissance District in the city’s east end.Brothers Jack and I.A. Casper started the firm in Middletown in 1936 in the First National building, which became ...
Local IKEA looks to solar energy
WEST CHESTER — IKEA will add solar panels to its store here as well as five other locations, the Swedish home furnishings retailer said.IKEA hopes to install panels this spring and conclude the work in the fall, if it receives the necessary permits, executives said.Crews will outfit the Butler County ...
Stories for Wednesday, May 25
Female-owned firm expanding staff, facilities in Springboro
SPRINGBORO — A female-owned manufacturing and engineering company in Springboro plans to add up to five more employees this year and expand its facilities next year to capitalize on federal contract opportunities.Company officials said Connective Design Inc. already added three workers since moving in October 2010 into a new building ...
Stories for Saturday, May 21
Gas-saving gimmicks may cause car engine damage, EPA says
With gas prices still on the high side, many people are struggling to keep vehicles on the road and money in their pockets. Companies are capitalizing on consumer frustrations by promoting various offers from gas-saving products to fuel-discount programs.Gas-saving promotions may sound appealing, especially when considering your bank account. However, ...
Stories for Wednesday, May 18
Americans foresee bleak housing market
Americans’ outlook on the housing markets has soured, with a majority saying the sector won’t rebound until 2014.The results of a survey by Trulia and RealtyTrac showed attitudes about a recovery have soured since the last survey was conducted six months ago. At that time, 42 percent had looked for ...
Stories for Tuesday, May 17
Report of tractor-trailer on its side on I-75
MIAMI TWP., Montgomery County — Emergency responders were called to an injury accident involving a tractor-trailer that is on its side in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75. The accident was reported shortly after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The driver of the tractor-trailer, who is from Canada, was taken to a ...
Stories for Saturday, May 14
Ways to make sure that work-at-home job isn’t a scam
Advertisements for work-at-home jobs can be found everywhere. And, while they boast big money, flexible hours and no experience necessary, many of these opportunities are run by scammers trying to make a living off your hard-earned money.Many work-at-home scams recruit people to be mystery shoppers. They’re hired to test companies’ ...
Stories for Tuesday, May 10
Just 2 percent of corn planted as wet spell persists
Farmers are falling further behind in their spring planting as a prolonged wet spell persists across Ohio, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.As of Sunday, farmers had planted only 2 percent of their corn crop. That compares with 74 percent planted at this time last ...
Stories for Friday, May 6
Julia Wallace named Cox Media vice president
DAYTON — Julia Wallace has been named market vice president of Cox Media Group Ohio and will oversee the company’s newspaper, television and radio properties in the Dayton and Louisville markets. Wallace, 54, served as editor of the Cox Media Group-owned The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for nearly nine years until January ...
Stories for Wednesday, May 4
Owners to keep Cincinnati Premium Outlets
MONROE — The owners of Cincinnati Premium Outlets plan to sell Prime Outlets-Jeffersonville in a settlement reached last year with the Federal Trade Commission.Simon Property Group Inc. filed an application last month for approval to sell the outlet center in Jeffersonville, in Fayette County, to Tanger Properties Limited Partnership of ...
Stories for Monday, May 2
Marsh Supermarkets chain has new CEO
Marsh Supermarkets, Inc., a grocery chain with several area locations, has a new company leader.Joseph Kelley became chairman, chief executive officer and president of Indianapolis-based Marsh Supermarkets effective Monday, May 2, said Connie Gardner, Marsh spokeswoman.“It’s business as usual,” Gardner said.Before joining Marsh, Kelley was executive vice president of Price ...
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