Ohio’s exports jump during first six months of this year
Ohio’s merchandise exports reached record levels in the first half of 2012, propelled by a strong global demand for transportation equipment produced in the state, according to new data analyzed by the...
View ArticleReview: Mobile payment needs better compatibility
NEW YORK: For many of us, plastic has replaced cash for everyday shopping. If some technological wizards have their way, your phone will replace plastic one day.We’re still far from such a world, yet I...
View ArticleBetty Lin-Fisher: Credit-card clinics teach how to beat lawsuits
On a recent day, Community Legal Aid Associate Director Steven McGarrity stood in an Akron Municipal courtroom.But he wasn’t defending a client in front of a judge.He was teaching people who had...
View ArticleGoodyear retiree who changed federal law to speak at Democratic convention
Lilly Ledbetter, whose discrimination lawsuit against Goodyear inspired the federal Fair Pay Act, will be among speakers at the Democratic Party convention in Charlotte, N.C., this week.The appearance...
View ArticleFracking debate continues
A new grass-roots movement across Ohio aims to convince lawmakers to once again allow local governments to decide whether to allow hydraulic fracturing for natural gas and oil in their communities.The...
View ArticleWho lost during the ‘lost decade’?
Contrary to popular belief, the young — not the old — were the big losers during the “lost decade.” Indeed, a comparison of net worth changes by age group shows that those 20-to-39 years old in 2010...
View ArticleKeep trying to get short real estate sale
Q: Although I have a financial hardship, my lender recently turned down my short sale request because I was not 45 days late on the payment. I am out of money and willing to leave the property but...
View ArticleStartup resources
Campus Shift has tapped a variety of programs for startups. Here’s contact information for some of them:• Youngstown Business Incubator, www.ybi.org; Rose Shaffer, project manager, 330-599-4583.One of...
View ArticleWhat does smart phone war mean for innovation?
Steve Jobs didn’t live to see the outcome of the bruising war that pitted his iPhone and iPad against mobile devices that use Google’s Android software.But he issued the call to arms.“I am going to...
View ArticleLocal entrepreneurs hoping to attract college students with textbook search site
Derek Haake got his law degree, as well as an MBA, from the University of Akron in the last few years.And he’s still not earning a regular paycheck.But that’s OK with him.The revamped version of his...
View ArticleTeamsters local beefs up presence in parade and new headquarters
Teamsters Local 24 has a couple of good reasons to celebrate Labor Day today. The union — the largest Teamsters local in Summit County — expects to have a sizable presence of 150 people in the annual...
View ArticleMost common financial complaints — and how to avoid them
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the newest federal regulatory agency. Its mission is to rein in abuses by the financial industry. Over the summer, it announced a refund of $140 million to 2...
View ArticleFor many boomers, ‘retirement age’ is a moving target
Just how much the Great Recession reshaped what many baby boomers thought retirement would look like is becoming clearer: More than ever they expect to retire later or work when they’re “retired.”In...
View ArticleBig coal faces steel slowdown amid shale-gas pain
Four of the largest U.S. coal producers made $20 billion in acquisitions last year to reduce their dependence on the domestic power industry. Instead, those deals have added to the companies’...
View ArticleAmazon’s Zappos combines Pinterest and e-commerce in new site
Amazon.com Inc.’s Zappos online store has created a service that recommends purchases based on what users post on Pinterest, a move to parlay the popularity of the social-sharing site into e-commerce...
View ArticleConference helps employers build wellness programs
Looking to shape up your work force?Local businesses can learn tips to help their employees become healthier during the fifth Summit County Worksite Wellness Conference.The event will run from 8 a.m....
View ArticleU.S., Steel, United Steelworkers reach tentative agreement on contract
PITTSBURGH: U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers announced a tentative agreement Sunday on a three-year contract covering more than 16,000 workers at domestic facilities.Details of the contract were...
View ArticleHigher gas prices sticking around in Ohio
COLUMBUS: A sharp rise in gas prices last week has Ohio motorists paying more as a new work week begins.The average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.85 in Tuesday’s survey from auto club AAA,...
View ArticleU.S. home prices rise in July by most in 6 years
WASHINGTON: U.S. home prices jumped 3.8 percent in the 12 months ending in July, according to a private real estate data provider. The year-over-year increase was the biggest in six years, further...
View ArticleNortheast Ohio city considers vote on drilling ban
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OHIO: Leaders in a Northeast Ohio city are nearing a decision on whether to place a drilling ban question on the Nov. 6 ballot.The Broadview Heights City Council votes Tuesday on the...
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