August 2008 - Rochester Business News & Events

Gustav shuts down refineries

HOUSTON -- Hurricane Gustav's threat to the Gulf Coast halted about 15 percent of U.S. refining capacity Sunday, although for now prices at the pump have not risen dramatically. However, analysts and others say a pro

Published Sun, Aug 31 2008 8:30 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Boss may help pay your tuition

The kids are returning to class, and so should you. Don't forget to make sure your company pays for it. Professional development "keeps your skill level and expertise sharp, and your market ability and earning power high," said Jon

Published Sun, Aug 31 2008 7:40 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Honduran melon company to resume shipping to U.S. markets

GALPA, Honduras -- Honduran officials say the U.S. has lifted a more than five-month ban on cantaloupe imports from one of the country's biggest melon farmers. Agriculture Minister Hector Hernandez says the Montelibano melon company was given the...

Published Sun, Aug 31 2008 7:27 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Machinists leaders call for strike

, Wash. -- Leaders of Boeing Co.'s Machinists union called Friday for a strike after rejecting the aerospace giant's "best and final" contract offer. They urged union members to reject the offer in a vote set for Wednesday. The Chicago...

Published Sun, Aug 31 2008 6:07 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Smoked meats win awardsas well as fans

KASSON -- Jon Christensen's meat case at Erdman's County Market doubles as a trophy case. His smoked meats products -- jerky, bratwurst and sausage -- have brought i

Published Sun, Aug 31 2008 6:07 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Chinese bankers, their wives are found guilty in bank scam

GAS -- Two former Bank of China managers and their wives have been convicted of conspiracy charges in an elaborate, 13-year scheme to embezzle $485 million from a state-owned bank and launder the money in other countries. Former bankers Xu Chaofan an

Published Sun, Aug 31 2008 6:07 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

U.S. can block mad cow testing

WASHINGTON -- A federal appeals court says the government can prohibit meat packers from testing their animals for mad cow disease. Because the Agriculture Department tests only a small percentage of cows for the deadly disease, Ka

Published Sat, Aug 30 2008 9:46 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Machinists union leaders call for Boeing strike

SEATAC, Wash. -- Leaders of Boeing Co.'s Machinists union called for a strike Friday after deciding a proposed labor contract the aerospace company called its "best and final" offer wasn't good enough. They urged members to reject th

Published Sat, Aug 30 2008 9:46 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Incomes drop while spending slows

WASHINGTON -- Consumer spending slowed to a crawl and personal incomes plunged in July, reflecting the waning impact of $93 billion in economic stimulus payments. The Commerce Department report Friday showed that consumer activity

Published Sat, Aug 30 2008 9:46 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Suze Orman: Save on heating and other bills

on my radar right now - and should be on yours - is what it's going to cost to stay warm this winter. It's probably sweltering where you live right now, but, as with all financial matters, you need to look down the road to see what might be coming

Published Sat, Aug 30 2008 7:50 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Rochester golf dome will deflate, but the business goes on

From golf swings to playground swings, business changes are letting the air out of a Rochester sports landmark

Published Fri, Aug 29 2008 11:05 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Microsoft to buy Web-comparison shopping sites

SEATTLE -- Microsoft Corp. is buying a Munich, Germany-based Web comparison shopping site and its parent company for about $486 million in cash. The Redmond, Wash.-based software maker says the acquisition of Greenfield Online Inc.

Published Fri, Aug 29 2008 9:01 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

July incomes drop by largest amount in 3 years

WASHINGTON -- Personal incomes plunged in July while consumer spending slowed significantly as the impact of billions of dollars in government rebate checks began to wane. The Commerce Department reported today that personal income

Published Fri, Aug 29 2008 9:01 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

John Deere to expand its plants

Deere & Co. said Thursday it will invest nearly $180 million in U.S. and Brazil plant expansions to meet rising global demand for its tractors and other farm machinery. The expansions come amid high prices for crops driven by risi

Published Fri, Aug 29 2008 9:01 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Dealers for the Big Three auto makers squeezed

The credit crunch squeezing Detroit's Big Three auto makers is now spreading to some of their dealers, adding financial pressure to a group already strained by this year's big drop in auto sales. The latest and most prominent exampl

Published Fri, Aug 29 2008 9:01 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

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Gustav shuts down refineries

Boss may help pay your tuition

Honduran melon company to resume shipping to U.S. markets

Machinists leaders call for strike

Smoked meats win awardsas well as fans

Chinese bankers, their wives are found guilty in bank scam

U.S. can block mad cow testing

Machinists union leaders call for Boeing strike

Incomes drop while spending slows

Suze Orman: Save on heating and other bills

Rochester golf dome will deflate, but the business goes on

Microsoft to buy Web-comparison shopping sites

July incomes drop by largest amount in 3 years

John Deere to expand its plants

Dealers for the Big Three auto makers squeezed