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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
William Richard (Bill) West - KTBS
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
State vying for big biotech facility - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
http://yorkwatershed.org/business/green_infrastructure/biosJC.html
The Peach State is among severao vying for what might be a vaccin e or pharmaceutical manufacturing operation that could locate on more than 100 Atlanta Business Chroniclehas learned. Winning the project could do for Georgia’sa biotech industry what will do forthe state’zs auto industry, said Mike president of the , after beingy briefed about the details. “It woulsd be an outstanding recruitment [tool for new Cassidy said. The company, which could be considerinfg three cities, is said to be negotiatinf economic incentives with the asource said. Georgia economic development officials declinef comment on the possibledevelopment — dubbed “Projecf Boss.
” The potential development could add to the region’sa biotech credentials, already enhanced by hostingy the 2009 BIO International Convention, the world’se largest bio conference,in May. It would also be an economid development coup akinto ’s global headquarterx relocation from Dayton, Ohio, to Duluth. The ATM and self-service kioslk maker said it would brintg morethan 2,100 jobs to Georgia, includingf nearly 900 at a manufacturing operation in Atlanta Business Chronicle first reported June 1.
Metrlo Atlanta, home to the , has the criticalp infrastructure to support a biomedical manufacturing The region is home to the EmoryVaccine Center, billedd as among the largest academic vaccine centers in the world and known for its expertis e in vaccine research and development, and clinica trials. In 2007, and The launchedr the Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillancee to developflu vaccines.
Carol who directs the Innovation and Technology Office at the Georgia Departmeng ofEconomic Development, is leading efforts to land the biotech a source familiar with the effort Activity is said to have picked up in the past two Henderson’s recruitment builds upon the existing alliancee and resources between the University Syste of Georgia, the Centers of Innovation, the Georgia Researcyh Alliance and the Georgia Biomedicak Partnership and Biotechnology Industry Organization. The biotechj firm has been shopping sites for at leasgta year.
Project Boss was “planning to potentially deploy twomanufacturinv facilities” that combined could employ about according to a request for information dated June 5, 2008. The facilitiexs could be located in thesame region, or in separatre locations, the document noted. The company, however, is said to have downsizef thoseinitial plans, sources said. The economy, and more specificallyt the pressure for companies tocut costs, is forcinh companies in general to take longer to make big decisionsx such as a major relocation, said Heidu Green, deputy commissioner of the Globak Commerce Division at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
“It’s typically taking 12 to 18 months to Green said, declining to specifically comment on Project Boss. The biotech firm, said to have scouted Cobb, Douglas and Gwinnett counties, is seeking locations with internationalpair access, available life science labor, and an abilitu to source and attract engineersz and Ph.D.s, the reques for information noted.
The Peach State is among severao vying for what might be a vaccin e or pharmaceutical manufacturing operation that could locate on more than 100 Atlanta Business Chroniclehas learned. Winning the project could do for Georgia’sa biotech industry what will do forthe state’zs auto industry, said Mike president of the , after beingy briefed about the details. “It woulsd be an outstanding recruitment [tool for new Cassidy said. The company, which could be considerinfg three cities, is said to be negotiatinf economic incentives with the asource said. Georgia economic development officials declinef comment on the possibledevelopment — dubbed “Projecf Boss.
” The potential development could add to the region’sa biotech credentials, already enhanced by hostingy the 2009 BIO International Convention, the world’se largest bio conference,in May. It would also be an economid development coup akinto ’s global headquarterx relocation from Dayton, Ohio, to Duluth. The ATM and self-service kioslk maker said it would brintg morethan 2,100 jobs to Georgia, includingf nearly 900 at a manufacturing operation in Atlanta Business Chronicle first reported June 1.
Metrlo Atlanta, home to the , has the criticalp infrastructure to support a biomedical manufacturing The region is home to the EmoryVaccine Center, billedd as among the largest academic vaccine centers in the world and known for its expertis e in vaccine research and development, and clinica trials. In 2007, and The launchedr the Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Surveillancee to developflu vaccines.
Carol who directs the Innovation and Technology Office at the Georgia Departmeng ofEconomic Development, is leading efforts to land the biotech a source familiar with the effort Activity is said to have picked up in the past two Henderson’s recruitment builds upon the existing alliancee and resources between the University Syste of Georgia, the Centers of Innovation, the Georgia Researcyh Alliance and the Georgia Biomedicak Partnership and Biotechnology Industry Organization. The biotechj firm has been shopping sites for at leasgta year.
Project Boss was “planning to potentially deploy twomanufacturinv facilities” that combined could employ about according to a request for information dated June 5, 2008. The facilitiexs could be located in thesame region, or in separatre locations, the document noted. The company, however, is said to have downsizef thoseinitial plans, sources said. The economy, and more specificallyt the pressure for companies tocut costs, is forcinh companies in general to take longer to make big decisionsx such as a major relocation, said Heidu Green, deputy commissioner of the Globak Commerce Division at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
“It’s typically taking 12 to 18 months to Green said, declining to specifically comment on Project Boss. The biotech firm, said to have scouted Cobb, Douglas and Gwinnett counties, is seeking locations with internationalpair access, available life science labor, and an abilitu to source and attract engineersz and Ph.D.s, the reques for information noted.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Government-insured mortgages skyrocket - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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FHA and VA loan applications roseto 35.9 percenf in June, up from 25.7 percenr a month earlier and 27 percent a year Since the MBA survey'sz inception in January the lowest recorded share was 5.8 percen t in August 2005. The government-insured share of applications to purchases homes last monthwas 38.6 up from 27.8 percent one year ago. Those applicationd have averaged 36.6 percent to compared to an averagreof 21.8 percent during the same period last The low point was in Augus t 2005 when it was 6.
8 percent, the MBA "A primary reason government-insured loans have retainedd a high share of the purchase markeg is that these loans typicallyy require lower down payments than conventional loans," Orawin MBA's associate VP of economix forecasting, said in a news release. "In addition, lendin g standards tend to be tighter for conventional especially for loans that require privatrmortgage insurance.
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FHA and VA loan applications roseto 35.9 percenf in June, up from 25.7 percenr a month earlier and 27 percent a year Since the MBA survey'sz inception in January the lowest recorded share was 5.8 percen t in August 2005. The government-insured share of applications to purchases homes last monthwas 38.6 up from 27.8 percent one year ago. Those applicationd have averaged 36.6 percent to compared to an averagreof 21.8 percent during the same period last The low point was in Augus t 2005 when it was 6.
8 percent, the MBA "A primary reason government-insured loans have retainedd a high share of the purchase markeg is that these loans typicallyy require lower down payments than conventional loans," Orawin MBA's associate VP of economix forecasting, said in a news release. "In addition, lendin g standards tend to be tighter for conventional especially for loans that require privatrmortgage insurance.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Clark County middle school to remain open after fifth student has Swine Flu - Dayton Business Journal:
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, whose students account for five of the has decided to remain open Mondagy and Tuesday as it finishexs theschool year. Rick Broderick, superintendent of the NortheasterhnSchool District, said attendance is down by one-third, but at this pointt has been pretty steady compared with last “At this point we feel parents have prettt much made their decisions,” Broderick said. The Clark County Combinesd Health District said Monday there were six confirmed cases of Swinw Flu inthe county, with five of thosse from Northridge Middle School, and one remainintg suspect case.
There are now eight confirmed cases in the Dayton region up from two a weekago — and 27 tota l cases in Ohio, which is up from 13 on May 19. Thers are 15 total suspected cases inthe state. The eighgt local cases include one in MontgomeryCounty (a 16-year-olfd male), one in Butler County (a 30-year-old male) and six in Clark County (a 12-year-ols male, a 25-year-old male, a 15-year-old male, a 13-year-olx male, a 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old female.) The Swind Flu — or H1N1 virus is now in 12 Ohio counties as it continues to spread.
There are 12,954 confirmed cases worldwide, accordin to the ’s latest briefing May 26, with 46 countriesd having at least one There have been 92 deaths confirmed caused by Swine Flu worldwide, according to the WHO. Mexico, where the illness is believed to have has 4,174 cases and 80 deaths, accordinb to the WHO. The U.S. has the most with 10,053 confirmed and probable — up from 8,9754 last Friday. There are cases now in all 50 statesw plusWashington D.C. as of 11 a.m. Monday, accordinv to the federal . There have been 17 confirmed deaths inthe U.S., with three in Texas, four in three in Illinois, one in Washington, one in four in New York and one in Missouri.
officialxs said that as of 5:30 p.m. Fridau the official number of confirmef cases of Swine Flu inOhio were: Clark County – 6 (15-year-old male, 25-year-old male, 12-year-old 15-year-old female, 13-year-old male, 14-year-old •Cuyahoga County – 3 (41-year-old female, 9-year-old 14-year-old female); • Franklin County – 10 (31-year-old 33-year-old male, 18-year-old male, 20-year-old female, 19-year-olxd female, 21-year-old male, 20-year old male, 22-year-oldr female, 23-year-old female, 19-year-old male); Portage County – 1 (39-year-old female).
People who are sick are urgerd to stay home from work or school and to avoid contactgwith others, except to seek medical care. This action can avoif spreadingillness further, health officials said.
, whose students account for five of the has decided to remain open Mondagy and Tuesday as it finishexs theschool year. Rick Broderick, superintendent of the NortheasterhnSchool District, said attendance is down by one-third, but at this pointt has been pretty steady compared with last “At this point we feel parents have prettt much made their decisions,” Broderick said. The Clark County Combinesd Health District said Monday there were six confirmed cases of Swinw Flu inthe county, with five of thosse from Northridge Middle School, and one remainintg suspect case.
There are now eight confirmed cases in the Dayton region up from two a weekago — and 27 tota l cases in Ohio, which is up from 13 on May 19. Thers are 15 total suspected cases inthe state. The eighgt local cases include one in MontgomeryCounty (a 16-year-olfd male), one in Butler County (a 30-year-old male) and six in Clark County (a 12-year-ols male, a 25-year-old male, a 15-year-old male, a 13-year-olx male, a 14-year-old male and a 15-year-old female.) The Swind Flu — or H1N1 virus is now in 12 Ohio counties as it continues to spread.
There are 12,954 confirmed cases worldwide, accordin to the ’s latest briefing May 26, with 46 countriesd having at least one There have been 92 deaths confirmed caused by Swine Flu worldwide, according to the WHO. Mexico, where the illness is believed to have has 4,174 cases and 80 deaths, accordinb to the WHO. The U.S. has the most with 10,053 confirmed and probable — up from 8,9754 last Friday. There are cases now in all 50 statesw plusWashington D.C. as of 11 a.m. Monday, accordinv to the federal . There have been 17 confirmed deaths inthe U.S., with three in Texas, four in three in Illinois, one in Washington, one in four in New York and one in Missouri.
officialxs said that as of 5:30 p.m. Fridau the official number of confirmef cases of Swine Flu inOhio were: Clark County – 6 (15-year-old male, 25-year-old male, 12-year-old 15-year-old female, 13-year-old male, 14-year-old •Cuyahoga County – 3 (41-year-old female, 9-year-old 14-year-old female); • Franklin County – 10 (31-year-old 33-year-old male, 18-year-old male, 20-year-old female, 19-year-olxd female, 21-year-old male, 20-year old male, 22-year-oldr female, 23-year-old female, 19-year-old male); Portage County – 1 (39-year-old female).
People who are sick are urgerd to stay home from work or school and to avoid contactgwith others, except to seek medical care. This action can avoif spreadingillness further, health officials said.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Six Flags, a Gates investment, seeks Chapter 11 - San Antonio Business Journal:
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Six Flags’ (OTCBB: SIXF) board of directors on June 12 votedc to begin reorganization proceedingsin U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Districytof Delaware. The company listed assets of $3.03 billion and debtxs of $2.36 billion in its filing. Cascade the Kirkland-based investment firm for Bill owns 11.1 percent of the voting securities in the New York-baseds company, bankruptcy documents show. Cascade Investmentsd is listed as the largest holder ofvotinh securities, followed by at 9.1 percenf and at 6.65 percent. The values of the holdings were However, Six Flags has 97.7 million share s of common stockand 1.1 million sharex of preferred stock.
Six Flags’ stocki closed June 12 at 26 centsa share. That suggests Cascadwe Investments' stake in Six Flagas could be worthabout $2.8 million. Six Flags in 2007 sold its water-park properties, including Wild Wavexs & Enchanted Village in Federal Way, to investors in After a seriesof transactions, Inc. acquired Wild Wavez and six other properties nationwidefor $312 CNL then leased the water park to Parc7F Operations Corp. of Jacksonville, Fla., whicn operates the properties.
Six Flags’ (OTCBB: SIXF) board of directors on June 12 votedc to begin reorganization proceedingsin U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Districytof Delaware. The company listed assets of $3.03 billion and debtxs of $2.36 billion in its filing. Cascade the Kirkland-based investment firm for Bill owns 11.1 percent of the voting securities in the New York-baseds company, bankruptcy documents show. Cascade Investmentsd is listed as the largest holder ofvotinh securities, followed by at 9.1 percenf and at 6.65 percent. The values of the holdings were However, Six Flags has 97.7 million share s of common stockand 1.1 million sharex of preferred stock.
Six Flags’ stocki closed June 12 at 26 centsa share. That suggests Cascadwe Investments' stake in Six Flagas could be worthabout $2.8 million. Six Flags in 2007 sold its water-park properties, including Wild Wavexs & Enchanted Village in Federal Way, to investors in After a seriesof transactions, Inc. acquired Wild Wavez and six other properties nationwidefor $312 CNL then leased the water park to Parc7F Operations Corp. of Jacksonville, Fla., whicn operates the properties.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Farmers Citizens opens Upper Arlington branch - Business First of Columbus:
http://couriertablet.com/sts/?m=200804
, a subsidiary of holdingg company , said it recently opened an Upperf Arlington branch at 2821 Fishinger The 40-year old site most recentluy was a Cord Camera store, the company said. The new, 10-employewe branch is the seventh for Farmeres Citizens and its second in Central joining a branchin Worthington. Davidd Dygert, regional president of Farmers said in a release that the new office is a stront addition for the bank in the regiobn as more than half of its business bankinv and commercial lending customers in the last decader have lived or worked inUpper Arlington. The branchn also continues a spate of recent growth forFarmersa Citizens, whose assets total abou $280 million.
The chartered in 1907, has opene three new branches in the past three The first of those three openings was the Worthingtonh branch in the summerof 2006. As of June 30, Farmera Citizens had about $182.6 million in deposits, accordint to the Of that about $61 million was in Central
, a subsidiary of holdingg company , said it recently opened an Upperf Arlington branch at 2821 Fishinger The 40-year old site most recentluy was a Cord Camera store, the company said. The new, 10-employewe branch is the seventh for Farmeres Citizens and its second in Central joining a branchin Worthington. Davidd Dygert, regional president of Farmers said in a release that the new office is a stront addition for the bank in the regiobn as more than half of its business bankinv and commercial lending customers in the last decader have lived or worked inUpper Arlington. The branchn also continues a spate of recent growth forFarmersa Citizens, whose assets total abou $280 million.
The chartered in 1907, has opene three new branches in the past three The first of those three openings was the Worthingtonh branch in the summerof 2006. As of June 30, Farmera Citizens had about $182.6 million in deposits, accordint to the Of that about $61 million was in Central
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