Akron-Canton Airport opens new operations center
GREEN: The grand opening of the Akron-Canton Airport’s latest expansion was almost derailed Friday morning when the centerpiece of the celebration was put on alert for the reason it was built — a...
View ArticleSmucker to expand headquarters facilities in Orrville
ORRVILLE: The J.M. Smucker Co. headquarters campus in downtown Orrville is growing again — this time to add more office space, as well as a fitness facility and a daycare center for employees.“Our...
View ArticleDoes It Work? The verdicts
Bell & Howell Solar Charger Claims: Capture and store energy from the sun or USB cable; charges phones and other items instantly. What We Paid: $19.99. Available: TV, online. VERDICTS: Betty: Skip...
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COMING MONDAY: Reviews of the new Google music service and HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15.
View ArticleBusiness news solutions items — June 2
TAXESAmended 1099 raises questionQ: I filed my federal return on March 10, received an amended 1099 dated March 15, a second amended 1099 dated April 1, and then a third amended 1099 dated April 15!...
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ELECTRONICSApple CEO looking aheadApple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook, seeking to quell concerns about the company’s ability to innovate in consumer electronics, said his staff “has several...
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COMPANIESTRIAD/Next LevelThe Cuyahoga Falls advertising and communications agency was recognized by Printing Industries of Ohio-Northern Kentucky with a Silver Award for the Cleveland Museum of Art’s...
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MondayAkron SCORE Business Basics Workshop — 5:30-8:30 p.m., the Taylor Institute, 225 S. Main St., Akron. This is a primer on how to start and market a business. Free. Information,...
View ArticleMore ‘Does It Work?’ reviews
Ohio.comFind videos of product testers and previous installments of “Does It Work?” online at www.ohio.com/doesitwork.ComingIn Wednesday’s Food• Ove Glove Oven Rack Shield.• Perfect Pancake Pan.• Pluck...
View ArticleDoes It Work: Readers share experiences with products
The Beacon Journal asked readers to share their thoughts on products we are testing for our “Does It Work?” series. Here’s what they had to say: Sunny Seat Window Mounted Cat Bed“I purchased my cat bed...
View ArticleNew Leadership Medina County director knows the ropes
Leadership Medina County didn’t have to go very far to find its newest executive director.Colleen Rice, 39, is a 2008 Leadership Medina graduate.Rice, who has been a community relations specialist and...
View ArticleBusiness people — June 2
Timken Co.E. Buddy Damm was appointed chief engineer of the steel segment’s industrial business. A resident of Green, he is active with the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society’s automotive...
View ArticleBest place for ‘safe money’ might be in CD-like annuities
Q: I read about the risk of owning bond funds when interest rates begin to rise. Where should “safe” money go? My wife and I are in our late 50s, so we certainly do not want to be 100 percent in stock...
View ArticleSummit agency seeks to keep out-of-state bond authorities from encroaching
“Thanks, but no thanks.”That appears to be the response from Ohio port authorities to out-of-state companies such as a Wisconsin group now seeking to issue bonds on behalf of businesses and nonprofit...
View ArticleBonds for local projects
The Development Finance Authority of Summit County has issued more than $725 million in economic development revenue bonds since its founding in 1999.Here are some of the authority’s issuances:•...
View ArticleDoes It Work? Consumer crew tries latest gadgets
From cat beds to phone mounts for cars and even solar chargers, your “Does It Work?” team is here with opinions and reviews.This time, we’re testing 15 items to see if they live up to their claims.The...
View ArticleFirstEnergy’s treatment of shareholders shows one approach to annual meetings
While annual meetings of shareholders of public companies are required by law, not all companies take the same approach in the tone or presentation.Two opposite ends of the spectrum are Akron-based...
View ArticleA look at the universal retirement tool
Free-market competition has delivered to working savers what five decades of legislative effort has failed to provide — virtually universal access to low-cost investing.How low? Try this: The Federal...
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THURSDAY: Smucker to release quarterly financial report. JUNE 18: Fair Finance hearing will be at 9:30 a.m. at U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Akron.
View ArticleBacking up may be hard to do, but give it another try
For many people, backing up their computers is like getting exercise or eating more vegetables: They know it’s the right thing to do, but they just can’t seem to get around to it.I know, because I’m...
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