May 2010 - Rochester Business News & Events

Emirates finance chief: Dubai can resolve new woes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai will ride out its latest financial troubles without a federal bailout for another major investment company seeking postponement of debt repayments, the Emirates' finance chief said Saturday after the request...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 11:59 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Minneapolis-based Alliant cancels 600 new jobs in Mississippi

IUKA, Miss. — The Mississippi Development Authority says a Minneapolis–based company has canceled plans to add 600 jobs in Tishomingo County, and has repaid $30 million in state incentive payments.

Published Mon, May 31 2010 11:52 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Safety rules can't keep up with biotech industry

They are the highly trained, generally well–paid employees in the vanguard of American innovation: people who work in biotechnology labs.

Published Mon, May 31 2010 6:05 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Companies juggle rebuilding, employee vacations

Management consultants say owners should deal with this summer's vacation requests as they would in any year. That means managing staffers' expectations about how much time they can take and when they can take it.

Published Mon, May 31 2010 6:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Keep your wits when asked illegal interview questions

The ability to develop leadership skills — so sadly lacking in many organizations — will serve you well the rest of your life.

Published Mon, May 31 2010 5:01 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Harvey Mackay: If you decide to compete, you've already won

Codfish are a delectable treat in America's northeast. But when attempts were made to ship them fresh to distant markets, the cod did not taste the same as they did closer to home.

Published Mon, May 31 2010 5:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Rochester employee gets IBM's top tech honor

Charlie Johnson, a microprocessor architect for IBM Rochester, recently joined an elite group.

Published Mon, May 31 2010 5:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Heard on the Street: Rochester expects to get another WorkOut

After almost a year of warm–up, WorkOut World's second Rochester center may jump into action next week. "We're ready and we'll open June 1" is what WOW owner Steve Borghi is saying.

Published Sun, May 30 2010 4:50 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Many Americans face surprise wireless charges

WASHINGTON — Roughly 30 million Americans, or 1 in 6 wireless users, have been hit with unpleasant surprises on their cell phone bills for exceeding roaming or data usage limits, according to a new government survey.

Published Sat, May 29 2010 10:58 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Women at Work: Women are more likely than men to work two jobs

Many women hold two jobs just to make ends meet, or for security, Would you like two jobs or one?

Published Sat, May 29 2010 9:11 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Jean Chatzky: Here are a few options to replace expiring COBRA benefits

At the end of this month, the COBRA subsidy that was included in 2009's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will start to expire.

Published Sat, May 29 2010 9:02 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Summer jobs might be scarce, optimism is not

As he has for the last three years, Ryan Galvan will be perched in a lifeguard chair at Soldier's Field this summer, making sure the city's waters remain untroubled and safe.

Published Sat, May 29 2010 7:05 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

SCORE: More financial management tips offered

Today, I end this series of financial checklists for the small business owner with maybe the biggest challenge of all. How effective have you been in projecting your company's cash flow?

Published Sat, May 29 2010 5:00 AM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Wal-Mart cuts prices on soda, hoping for a big Memorial Day

ATLANTA — By stocking its shelves with extra–cheap soda this Memorial Day, Wal–Mart is putting pressure on its competitors and giving the shrinking soft drink category a shot in the arm.

Published Fri, May 28 2010 7:03 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business

Executive Profile: Crystal Joy Merkel

Crystal Merkel of Scrub Your Butt Soap Co. shares her story.

Published Fri, May 28 2010 1:00 PM by Postbulletin.com Local Business