June 2008 - Rochester Business News & Events

Chrysler to close minivan plant, cut production at pickup plant

DETROIT -- The worsening U.S. auto sales slump hit Chrysler LLC again Monday as it announced plans to close one St. Louis-area factory and cut a shift from another because of declining demand for minivans and pickups.

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 6:55 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Minnesota farmers benefit from warm, dry week

ST. PAUL -- A week of warm dry weather helped Minnesota crops develop, but the weekly government crop report says their growth remained below historical averages

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 6:25 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Three new stores promise unique offerings downtown

Three women says shoppers will see things that can?t be found anywhere else in Rochester in a newly created downtown retail center

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 3:40 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Microsoft to stop selling Windows XP

REDMOND, Wash. -- Microsoft Corp. is scheduled to stop selling its Windows XP operating system to retailers and major computer makers Monday, despite protests from a slice of PC users who don't want to be forced into using XP's succe

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 10:30 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

BOX Help available for local entreprenuers

Most business experts conform to a theory of "thirds." Of all new business startups, one-third eventually turn a profit, one-third break even, and one-third don't make it.

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 9:30 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Mortgage debt is snowballing

When Congress started fashioning a sweeping rescue package for struggling homeowners earlier this year, 2.6 million loans were in trouble. But the problem has grown considerably in just six months and is continuing to worsen. More t

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 8:25 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Farmers' suits could cost billions

WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers budgeted just $100 million for damages when they reopened the government's discrimination settlement with black farmers. They probably should have handed over a blank check. With more than 70,000 potential cla

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 8:25 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Credit scores hit by card limits

Just as Americans grow more reliant on credit cards to help pay monthly bills, they're being hit with a one-two punch: Card companies are reducing borrowing limits for tens of thousands of consumers, which then can lead to lower cre

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 8:25 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Commodity prices rising

Rising commodity prices are squeezing profits and putting manufacturers and suppliers at each others' throats. Ultimately, consumers may have to pay more as the costs are passed along. An indication of how soaring steel prices are r

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 8:25 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Small businesses need midyear checkups

NEW YORK -- The end of June and beginning of July is an important time for savvy small business owners, who'll be assessing their companies' finances and thinking about strategies for the second half of 2008. A

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 7:17 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Make the best of bad work environments

CHICAGO -- Sam Glenn followed some wise counsel when he found himself in a bad job situation -- his mother told him, first, don't quit. And second, to have a frank chat with his boss at the computer communications fi

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 7:17 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Economists worry about holiday season

NEW YORK -- The holiday shopping season is still months away, but already a growing number of economists are predicting that it could even be worse than last year -- which is to say, disastrous. Soaring gas and fo

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 7:15 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Heard on the Street: Cozy, eclectic tea shop inspired by all eras

Afternoon tea service, stained glass and a classic style are all being stirred together to create the Vintage Light Coffee and Tea House opening in early August in northeast Rochester

Published Mon, Jun 30 2008 7:05 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Suze Orman: Good relationships need honest money talk

rest way to become closer and replace relationship stress with happiness is to get on board about how to talk about, learn about and deal with money as a couple. When people in a relationship spill the beans about some sort of money issue that's mak

Published Sat, Jun 28 2008 7:15 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Mayo-spawned weight-management company pushes ahead

A Mayo Clinic-spawned weight management company is on the move with a new CEO and a push to bring its device and program to market

Published Sat, Jun 28 2008 1:05 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

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Chrysler to close minivan plant, cut production at pickup plant

Minnesota farmers benefit from warm, dry week

Three new stores promise unique offerings downtown

Microsoft to stop selling Windows XP

BOX Help available for local entreprenuers

Mortgage debt is snowballing

Farmers' suits could cost billions

Credit scores hit by card limits

Commodity prices rising

Small businesses need midyear checkups

Make the best of bad work environments

Economists worry about holiday season

Heard on the Street: Cozy, eclectic tea shop inspired by all eras

Suze Orman: Good relationships need honest money talk

Mayo-spawned weight-management company pushes ahead