Agreement set on pollution violation issue
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and SunCoke Energy Inc. on Wednesday reached agreement on clean-air violations at plants in Ohio and Illinois.SunCoke Energy Inc. and two of its subsidiaries...
View ArticleOmnova Solutions reports 59 percent drop in earnings
Fairlawn surfaces and laminates maker Omnova Solutions reported a 59 percent drop in its second-quarter profits.The company said Thursday its net income for the second quarter ended May 31 was $2.9...
View ArticleU.S. consumer sentiment stays near 6-year high
WASHINGTON: A measure of U.S. consumer confidence remained near a six-year high in June as higher home prices boosted household wealth. The survey shows Americans are feeling better about the economy,...
View ArticleElectric car industry cheered by market growth
The electric vehicle network is expanding in both technological advances and new markets, according to representatives from the auto industry and energy community.During a media call this week, Nissan...
View ArticleMid-year mutual fund review: Bond funds sink
If you have money in a bond mutual fund, you’re likely to feel some pain when you open your mid-year account statement.After years of steady returns, many bond mutual funds have suffered losses this...
View ArticleStocks fall in June, but rise for quarter
NEW YORK: Stocks rose during the second quarter, but ended June with losses as investors started to come to terms with the potential slowdown in the Federal Reserve’s monetary stimulus program.For the...
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SUNDAY: A profile of dental products maker Colténe/Whaledent’s operations at Ascot Industrial Park in Akron.
View ArticleBusiness news briefs — June 28
LOCAL BUSINESSBuilder unveils model homeWayne Homes announced a new model home with weekend showings today and Sunday at its Akron-Medina model home center.The privately owned company that has...
View ArticleGreater Akron Chamber announces ‘30 for the Future’
Each year, the Greater Akron Chamber chooses 30 young professionals — ages 25 to 39 — for recognition, giving each a “30 for the Future” award.The annual leadership awards are designed to be more than...
View ArticleMicrosoft tweaks Windows 8, blamed for PC slump
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft has released a preview version of an update to Windows 8, aiming to address some of the gripes people have with the company’s flagship operating system.CEO Steve Ballmer...
View ArticleHow management ‘pack’ revived Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is on track for its fourth straight annual profit, its best stretch since the six years ended in 2000. Its passengers file fewer complaints about lost bags and late flights than those...
View ArticleCuyahoga Falls wine enters Chinese market
Cuyahoga Falls wine guy Joe Zaucha has uncorked the Chinese market, selling 84 cases of one of his popular vintages to an exporter.But Zaucha has no vineyards — locally or anywhere — from which to...
View ArticleBusiness news solutions items — June 30
WORKPLACEBe truthful in self-assessmentQ: I feel confident in my skills and accomplishments, but do not seem to inspire confidence in others. I’ve tried to get new tasks and responsibilities, but have...
View ArticleMove tax-deferred account to another without consequences
Q: I am 67, my wife is 66. We are both retired and receive about $65,000 a year in Social Security and pension payments. She has a 401(k) with her former employer worth about $216,000. Its return has...
View ArticleBetty Lin-Fisher: Annoying robocalls about gas company raise red flags
“Robocalls” to people’s homes appear to be expanding into the subject of natural gas choices and ignoring federal Do Not Call rules.The frequent calls — some received daily, according to reports — are...
View ArticleBusiness news notebook — June 30
COMPANY427 DesignThe Akron Chapter of the American Advertising Federation announced that the Akron-based creative firm won a National Gold ADDY Award for its Flite Test Poster entry. Canton Palace...
View ArticleBusiness news briefs — June 30
TOBACCONew tobacco productsLorillard Inc., the largest U.S. maker of menthol cigarettes, won the first two clearances to market new tobacco products among 500 requests, under authority given in 2009 to...
View ArticleBusiness calendar — June 30
TuesdayToastmasters Akron 151 — 6:30 to 8 p.m., Summa St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. Information: 330-733-7683.Northeast Ohio Business Alliance — 7:30 to 9 a.m., Real Estate Capital...
View ArticleRestaurants blend old rules of fast, casual, fancy
Mike Parson didn’t feel as if he were in a fast-food joint at a newly renovated Orlando, Fla., Wendy’s with a lounge, faux fireplace, Wi-Fi and separate counters for orders and pickup.“It feels more...
View ArticleDental manufacturer U.S. headquarters in Akron
While the dentist’s drill is cleaning out a cavity or a hygienist’s tool is scraping away plaque, most people’s thoughts are probably not on where those pieces of equipment are manufactured.But much of...
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