August 2007 - Rochester Business News & Events

Flood's impact on agribusiness is far-reaching

start of August, downturned leaves were a common sight along southeastern Minnesota's country roads as unusually dry weather had farmers across the region hoping for rain

Published Fri, Aug 31 2007 10:49 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Rumors abound on Google 'gPhone'

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- It has been a long, dry summer for technology bloggers -- even those based far from California. Since Apple's release of the iPhone on June 29, there has been precious little gadget news wort

Published Fri, Aug 31 2007 9:56 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Consumer spending rebounds in July

WASHINGTON -- Consumers returned to the malls in July after taking a breather in June, although worries about the future could make the rebound short-lived. The Commerce Department reported Friday that consumer s

Published Fri, Aug 31 2007 9:56 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Builders sponsor 'contractors fair'

Need a contractor to fix a basement or roof, but not sure how to find a licensed one? Rochester Area Builders, Inc. is sponsoring a "contractors fair" to help hom

Published Fri, Aug 31 2007 9:56 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

States ask feds to extend Microsoft oversight

SEATTLE -- A group of states led by California said in a court filing Thursday that ending oversight of Microsoft's business practices in November would not allow enough time to consider the antitrust implications of

Published Fri, Aug 31 2007 8:27 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Bomb threats target retailers

NEWPORT, R.I. -- Large grocery and discount stores across the country have been targeted by a caller who threatens to blow up shoppers and workers with a bomb if employees fail to wire money to an account overseas, au

Published Thu, Aug 30 2007 9:01 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Nonlethal invisible weapon sought for use in Iraq

WASHINGTON -- Saddam Hussein had been gone just a few weeks, and U.S. forces in Fallujah, west of Baghdad, already were being called unwelcome invaders. One of the first big anti-American protests of the war escala

Published Thu, Aug 30 2007 9:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Smith, Schafer acquires Edina accounting firm

A Rochester accounting firm -- Smith, Schafer & Associates -- extended its reach earlier this month by acquiring an Edina business. On Aug. 1., Smith, Schafer & Ass

Published Thu, Aug 30 2007 8:52 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

U.S. home inventory rises to 16-year high

arge numbers of foreclosures and subprime mortgage woes on top of an already slow market, the predicted recovery in real-estate sales and home prices isn't happening yet

Published Wed, Aug 29 2007 7:46 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Vikings back out of plan to buy land near Metrodome

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Vikings have backed out of a deal to buy four blocks near the Metrodome from the owners of the Star Tribune, the newspaper announced today

Published Wed, Aug 29 2007 3:59 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Consumer confidence index drops

RK -- Consumer confidence weakened in August as Americans focused on turbulent financial markets, a decline in home prices and tighter credit standards. The New York-based Conference Board said Tuesday its Consumer Confidence Index, declined to 105.0

Published Wed, Aug 29 2007 10:13 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Arby's owner mulls Wendy's bid

, Ohio -- Wendy's International Inc. has agreed to let a major shareholder have access to crucial information about the third-largest hamburger chain so he can decide whether to bid for the company. Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz has said his comp

Published Wed, Aug 29 2007 10:13 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

General Mills to cut 581 jobs

MINNEAPOLIS -- General Mills Inc. said Tuesday it is cutting 581 jobs as it closes two plants that the company had taken over in its 2001 acquisition of Pillsbury. The food manufacturer said 111 employees will be

Published Wed, Aug 29 2007 9:13 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Who are the happiest workers?

Day. It's the one holiday set aside solely to honor the working American stiff. But is that long weekend more like an escape from 9-to-5 hell than a simple day of rest? As it turns out, life isn't so bad for Joe and Jane Lunchpail. Three in five...

Published Wed, Aug 29 2007 8:50 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Monster.com tracks fastest-growing jobs

A few industries will open their doors the widest to this year's crop of college graduates making their first foray into the working world. Entry-level workers will find the most opportunities in the following industries, according

Published Wed, Aug 29 2007 8:50 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

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Flood's impact on agribusiness is far-reaching

Rumors abound on Google 'gPhone'

Consumer spending rebounds in July

Builders sponsor 'contractors fair'

States ask feds to extend Microsoft oversight

Bomb threats target retailers

Nonlethal invisible weapon sought for use in Iraq

Smith, Schafer acquires Edina accounting firm

U.S. home inventory rises to 16-year high

Vikings back out of plan to buy land near Metrodome

Consumer confidence index drops

Arby's owner mulls Wendy's bid

General Mills to cut 581 jobs

Who are the happiest workers?

Monster.com tracks fastest-growing jobs