Heinen’s hoping to transform downtown Cleveland with new grocery store
CLEVELAND: Most urban planning experts agree that making a downtown walkable is vital to attracting people to move in.But what does it take besides decent sidewalks to make a neighborhood truly...
View ArticlePostal Service, union wrangle over Staples outlets
WASHINGTON: The opening of Postal Service retail centers in dozens of Staples stores around the country is being met with threats of protests and boycotts by the agency’s unions.The new outlets are...
View ArticleFlu cases spiking in region
Flu cases are spiking throughout the region, bringing fevers, chills, coughs, aches and overall misery to many area residents.Summa Health System is admitting an average of one or two patients daily to...
View ArticleOhio companies finding new uses for old items are being showcased
COLUMBUS: Ohio-based companies finding new uses for old items are featured this month in a state business-awareness campaign sponsored by the secretary of state.The “new uses” theme was picked to...
View ArticleUnion workers at Lockheed in Akron approve shutdown pact
Union workers at defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. in Akron have approved a plant-closing agreement with the company, which last year said it plans to shutter the local facility.The agreement...
View ArticleIt takes more to diversify than investing abroad
Why buy foreign stocks?One of the main reasons commonly offered is that foreign stocks make a portfolio more balanced. That’s because of a concept called diversification: Foreign stocks can rise when...
View ArticleBest Buy comes up short in battle against Amazon
Best Buy Co. has avoided one of the pitfalls that frequently beset troubled incumbents: Management didn’t just stick their heads in the sand and hope their upstart competition would somehow fade...
View ArticleBusiness news briefs — Jan. 20
LOCAL BUSINESSTCP, Philips settleTCP International Holdings Ltd. said it has entered into a patent license agreement with Philips for access to Philips’ LED luminaire and bulb technologies.As part of...
View ArticleBarra’s 2014 pay could be worth more than $4.4 million
Mary Barra, who became the first female chief executive officer of General Motors Co. last week, may receive compensation in 2014 worth more than $4.4 million.Barra, 52, will earn $1.6 million in...
View ArticleInternet access ruling raises Netflix worries
Netflix’s Internet video service thrives on drama and suspense, but not the kind triggered by a legal ruling that threatens to affect the company’s growth and pricing.The intrigue stems from an appeals...
View ArticleNortheast Ohio car sales rise to highest level in years as economy continues...
Ford Motor Co. continued its reign as the best-selling carmaker in Northeast Ohio as vehicle sales in the region climbed strongly in 2013 to their best levels in years. Ford vehicles dominated the top...
View ArticleLocal pediatric palliative care doctor gets national spotlight
The head of pediatric palliative care at Akron Children’s Hospital is getting national attention for her efforts to promote supportive care for young patients with serious medical problems.Dr. Sarah...
View ArticleOhio, dealers work to address propane shortages as latest cold spell settles in
COLUMBUS: A tight supply of propane is causing concerns for rural Ohio residents who use the fuel to heat their homes, and the governor has relaxed some delivery restrictions to help expedite propane...
View ArticleNew attempt on fracking standards launches in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH: A hotly debated partnership between major oil and gas companies and some environmental groups moved forward Tuesday, almost a year after it was first announced.The Pittsburgh-based Center...
View ArticleOhio small businesses might qualify for tax break
COLUMBUS: The state tax commissioner is reminding Ohio small-business owners that they may be eligible for a recently enacted tax deduction.In an alert issued Tuesday, Commissioner Joe Testa urged...
View ArticleDominion Resources could be interested in acquiring pipeline owner
NiSource Inc., the owner of natural gas pipelines and utilities in the upper U.S. Midwest, is a prime acquisition candidate for companies seeking to profit from the shale-gas boom.NiSource shares...
View ArticleBusiness news briefs — Jan. 21
RETAILVera Bradley at local mallVera Bradley is coming to Summit Mall this spring.The popular franchise specializing in feminine luggage, handbags and accessories, will occupy a 2,190-square-foot...
View ArticleNew center ready for Utica, Marcellus drillers to seek certification for...
An unusual collaboration between oil and gas companies and some environmental groups in Pittsburgh opened its doors Tuesday.The Center for Sustainable Shale Development that has come under fire from...
View ArticleFirstEnergy reports water leak with radioactive material at Perry Nuclear...
Workers at FirstEnergy Corp.’s Perry Nuclear Plant are fixing a water leak that company officials say contains radioactive materials, but none has entered the public waterways.The leak was identified...
View Article10 must-see vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT: The North American International Auto Show in Detroit has 10 must-see vehicles:• 2015 Ford F-150: The biggest change ever for America’s best-selling vehicle, the new F-150’s all-aluminum body...
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