November 2009 - Rochester Business News & Events

Bill Bresnan, who designed Rochester's cable system in '60s, dies

GREENWICH, Conn. -- William J. Bresnan, the founder of the cable television company that has provided service to the majority of Montana's cable-viewing homes since 2002, died Friday

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 9:25 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Jury resumes deliberations in Petters trial

ST. PAUL -- Jurors are back at the federal courthouse in St. Paul for a third day of deliberations in the fraud trial of Tom Petters

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 7:25 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Holiday shoppers check their lists twice

NEW YORK -- After shoppers gave retailers a somewhat encouraging start to the holiday shopping season, stores now turn their attention to the online promotions known as Cyber Monday and bringing back customers th

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 8:55 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Las Vegas rebound riding on $8.5 billion CityCenter

LAS VEGAS -- Sin City is pinning its biggest bet ever -- $8.5 billion -- on a 67-acre, six-tower complex of striking hotels, gourmet restaurants, swank shops and a single casino that starts opening Tuesday in the heart

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 8:15 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Just what they want in their stocking -- a book about money mana

The approach of a new decade means a chance for a fresh start with your financial habits. Maybe your loved ones could use a nudge in that direction, too.

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 8:15 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Jean Chatzky: Five tips for small businesses

I'm sure that in the past year, many people you rely on for financial advice have been urging you to curb your spending. I've put pen to paper on topics like clipping coupons, negotiating in stores and cutting utility bills.

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 8:15 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Fed chairman urges caution with reform

NEW YORK -- The chairman of the Federal Reserve is concerned that congressional efforts at financial reform could weaken the central bank's ability to handle future crises and might politicize monetary policy. Fed Chairman Ben S. Ber

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 8:15 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Young entrepreneur makes mark with custom-painted shoes

ST. PAUL -- Wasn't it at one time all about moving away from so-called bricks and mortar and onto the Internet? Jon Goodman tried it one way and is now making a push into retail stores with his sneaker-customizing kits and streetwear

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 7:40 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Planting method prompts olive oil boom

ARTOIS, Calif. -- An oil boom is under way in California's agricultural heartland, as evolving tastes and a trend toward healthy fare have transformed a profession as old as civilization: olive production for the extr

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 7:10 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Open-source business model proves elusive

SAN FRANCISCO -- In many ways, MySQL embodies the ideals of the populist software movement known as open source, in which a program's creator releases it to the world free of charge, and legions of volunte

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 7:10 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Holiday shopping off to mildly encouraging start

NEW YORK -- Holiday shopping held steady through the Thanksgiving weekend after retailers saw a huge crowd of bargain shoppers on Black Friday buying discounted flat-panel TVs and fleece jackets. Economic worries

Published Sun, Nov 29 2009 3:15 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Starting a franchise? Get off to a fast start

For people who want to start a business but limit their risk, buying a franchise makes sense

Published Sat, Nov 28 2009 8:55 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Executive profile: Joan Ward

Age: 33 Job: CEO and founder of Active PT Company: I founded Active PT after hoping for a job where I could treat my favorite types of cases all day and dramatically improve my skills by doing so.

Published Sat, Nov 28 2009 8:55 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Signs of life in stores as holiday shopping begins

The nation's shoppers took advantage of deals on toys and TVs with some renewed vigor in stores and online on Black Friday after a year of concentrating their spending on basic necessities

Published Fri, Nov 27 2009 3:30 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

DA: Walmart peaceful year after deadly N.Y. stampede

VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. -- Crowd control at all Walmart stores in New York appears to be smooth a year after a security guard was crushed to death by a stampede of shoppers.

Published Fri, Nov 27 2009 3:30 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

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Bill Bresnan, who designed Rochester's cable system in '60s, dies

Jury resumes deliberations in Petters trial

Holiday shoppers check their lists twice

Las Vegas rebound riding on $8.5 billion CityCenter

Just what they want in their stocking -- a book about money mana

Jean Chatzky: Five tips for small businesses

Fed chairman urges caution with reform

Young entrepreneur makes mark with custom-painted shoes

Planting method prompts olive oil boom

Open-source business model proves elusive

Holiday shopping off to mildly encouraging start

Starting a franchise? Get off to a fast start

Executive profile: Joan Ward

Signs of life in stores as holiday shopping begins

DA: Walmart peaceful year after deadly N.Y. stampede