July 2008 - Rochester Business News & Events

Gas-rate increase proposed by Minnesota Energy

ROSEMOUNT, Minn. -- Natural gas supplier Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. is proposing a $7 per month increase in its residential rate for southeastern Minnesota.

Published Thu, Jul 31 2008 4:05 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Industry says pace of mortgage aid rose in June

WASHINGTON -- The mortgage industry says the pace of its efforts to help struggling borrowers rose in June, but still is not keeping up with rising foreclosures. Hope Now, an industry group backed by the Bush administration to help

Published Thu, Jul 31 2008 10:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

House passes bill to regulate tobacco

WASHINGTON --The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation that for the first time would subject the tobacco industry to regulation by federal health authorities charged with promoting public well-being. Its backers call t

Published Thu, Jul 31 2008 10:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

House discusses Delta-Northwest merger impact

ATLANTA -- Officials of unions that represent Northwest Airlines Corp. flight attendants, ramp workers and reservation agents told lawmakers Wednesday they are worried Delta Air Lines Inc.'s plan to combine the two

Published Thu, Jul 31 2008 10:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Mexico sees decline in migrant remittances

MEXICO CITY -- Half-year figures are expected to show the first sustained decline on record in remittances sent home by Mexicans working abroad, officials said. The downturn in U.S. housing construction and stepped-up immigration r

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 12:07 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Brazil may fight U.S. ethanol tariffs

GENEVA -- Brazil is likely to ask the World Trade Organization to open a blockbuster case into U.S. ethanol tariffs, a senior official said Wednesday, outlining the first possible dispute to arise as a result of this week's global tr

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 12:07 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Company wants to turn efforts into Web-based applications

Their entry into the market was with iPhone applications, but DoApps is hoping to turn their efforts into Web-based applications -- not iPhone related -- that range from real estate to entertainment uses that will be ready within the next few months.

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 9:45 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Somalis filling Iowa meatpacking jobs

POSTVILLE, Iowa -- Scores of Somali immigrants are taking jobs at the nation's largest kosher meatpacking plant, replacing Hispanic workers arrested in a huge immigration raid and forcing a remote Iowa town to ma

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 9:40 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

No furloughs for American flight attendants

FORT WORTH, Texas -- A union says layoffs will not be necessary next month because enough American Airlines flight attendants have voluntarily agreed to early retirement or to take leave. Fort Worth-based American has said it will

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 9:36 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Group aims to cash in on iPhone applications

Turning an iPhone into a Magic 8 Ball or a whoopie cushion might sound like a joke, but two former Rochester IBMers are having some serious fun building a rapidly

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 9:35 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Nintendo profits jump on hit Wii

TOKYO -- Nintendo Co.'s profit for the fiscal first quarter surged 34 percent as sales of its hit Wii console shot up, underlining the success of the video game unit in attracting novice players. The Japanese manufacturer of Super

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 8:47 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

European Union economic confidence plunges

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Business and consumer confidence plunged in the 15 countries using the euro in July, hitting the lowest level in more than five years, the European Commission said today. The European economy is sl

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 8:47 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Delta raising baggage fees

ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines Inc., the nation's third-largest carrier, will double its charge for checking a second bag on a domestic flight as part of a set of fee increases to help offset the high cost of fuel. The Atlanta-based ca

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 8:47 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Bennigan's files for bankruptcy as consumers cut spending

NEW YORK -- Restaurant chains Bennigan's and Steak & Ale have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and stores owned by its parent company will shut their doors

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 8:35 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Rochester building permit numbers go down again

The building business looks slower so far this year than even in sluggish 2007 from one official vantage point

Published Wed, Jul 30 2008 7:55 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

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Gas-rate increase proposed by Minnesota Energy

Industry says pace of mortgage aid rose in June

House passes bill to regulate tobacco

House discusses Delta-Northwest merger impact

Mexico sees decline in migrant remittances

Brazil may fight U.S. ethanol tariffs

Company wants to turn efforts into Web-based applications

Somalis filling Iowa meatpacking jobs

No furloughs for American flight attendants

Group aims to cash in on iPhone applications

Nintendo profits jump on hit Wii

European Union economic confidence plunges

Delta raising baggage fees

Bennigan's files for bankruptcy as consumers cut spending

Rochester building permit numbers go down again