March 2010 - Rochester Business News & Events

Factory orders rise for 10th time in 11 months

Factory orders rose in February, bolstered by strong demand for industrial machinery and commercial aircraft. It was the 10th increase in 11 months as manufacturing provides crucial support for the economic recovery.

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 10:07 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Penney's 2009 CEO compensation falls 44 percent

NEW YORK â?? The Associated Press has found that J.C. Penney Co.'s CEO's compensation fell 44 percent in 2009 largely due to lower stock compensation.

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 10:04 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

SCORE: Small business resources can aid veterans

Thankfully we are seeing more active duty military personnel returning to our communities here in Southeast Minnesota.

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 9:16 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

New Hormel plant looks 'green' all over

DUBUQUE, Iowa — With all of its "green" or earth-friendly features, Hormel Foods' new plant here is projected to use 25 percent less energy and water than if it had been built just to meet current building codes and industry standards...

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 9:16 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Verizon report sends Apple shares to all-time high

SEATTLE â?? Apple Inc. shares reached an all-time high Tuesday after a newspaper report said the iPhone could find a new U.S. sales outlet through Verizon Wireless.

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 9:11 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Consumer confidence rebounds in March

WASHINGTON â?? U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in March after falling sharply in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday.

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 8:35 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Hormel opens $89 million plant in Dubuque, Iowa

DUBUQUE, Iowa — Hormel CEO Jeffrey Ettinger's last visit here came in April 2008 to, as he put it, "turn a spade in a dirt field."

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 8:21 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Slowpoke tax filers are from southern, Western states

Southern and Western U.S. cities are home to most of those slowest to send in their income taxes online, according to a data from tax preparation software maker Intuit Inc.

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 6:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Heard on the Street: Rochester gets a whole new taste

Look for the Clay Oven, the northwest Rochester restaurant opening in the former Happy China space, to serve up something new for local taste buds soon. While it will offer Chinese and Indian dishes the menu will feature a third ethnic not seen in Rochester...

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 5:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

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Factory orders rise for 10th time in 11 months

Penney's 2009 CEO compensation falls 44 percent

SCORE: Small business resources can aid veterans

New Hormel plant looks 'green' all over

Verizon report sends Apple shares to all-time high

Consumer confidence rebounds in March

Hormel opens $89 million plant in Dubuque, Iowa

Slowpoke tax filers are from southern, Western states

Heard on the Street: Rochester gets a whole new taste

With economy stronger, Hormel opens $89 million Iowa plant

Malcolm Berko: National Bank of Canada a solid purchase

Consumer confidence rebounds to 52.5 in March

Home prices post smallest annual decline in three years

Panel to examine menthol cigarettes' impact

Hormel Foods to celebrate Iowa plant opening