Economic growth will remain slow, Ben Bernanke says
Associated Press Wednesday, November 2, 2011 WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday acknowledged that the pace of economic growth is likely to be "frustratingly slow," after...
View ArticleTarpon Springs enclave of Greek-Americans worries about crisis from afar
By Drew Harwell, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, November 2, 2011 TARPON SPRINGS — Father Vasileios Tsourlis walked the streets of Athens, Greece, past seven closed department stores and a smattering of...
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At MarineMax, boat sales buffeted by everything from Hurricane Irene to...
Wake up and good morning. One of Florida's key economic indicators, given the vast coastline and warm weather in this state, is whether the boating industry is strong, flat or weak. To use fishing...
View ArticleCall center operator OneTouch Direct pledges to add 700 jobs in Tampa over...
By Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 3, 2011 Call center operator OneTouch Direct has pledged to keep its corporate headquarters in Tampa and add 700 jobs here over the next two...
View ArticleProgress Energy earnings fall 19 percent for the quarter
By Ivan Penn, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 3, 2011 Progress Energy's earnings dropped 19 percent during the third quarter of this year, the result of mild weather and the inability to charge...
View ArticleAffordable housing units in Clearwater can't find tenants
By Keyonna Summers, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 3, 2011 CLEARWATER — Pinellas social service agencies have long decried the lack of affordable housing, especially for families.Yet five months...
View ArticleNeighborly Care Network's Shoppe Around the Corner offers more than...
By Elaine Markowitz, Times correspondent Thursday, November 3, 2011 PALM HARBORDeborah Landis, manager of the Shoppe Around the Corner, is surrounded by things fragrant and beautiful.The shop is filled...
View ArticleDowntown restaurant owners unhappy about fresh market, food trucks
By Jodie Tillman, Times Staff Writer Thursday, November 3, 2011 TAMPA — The Friday downtown market began as a way to lure office workers out for everything from fresh crepes to handmade jewelry to jars...
View ArticleFlorida's soaring mortgage payment default rate tops national average
Palm Beach Post Thursday, November 3, 2011 WEST PALM BEACH — More than half of Florida homeowners in foreclosure have not made a mortgage payment in at least two years. That's higher than the national...
View ArticleAmong lenders, Bank of America's customers are the least satisfied, poll shows
Bloomberg News Thursday, November 3, 2011 NEW YORK — Bank of America retail customers are the least satisfied among clients of the biggest U.S. lenders and the most likely to defect to competitors,...
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From Mississippi? Got initials G.S.? Then Florida wants you to develop its...
Wake up and good morning. I get it now. If your initials are G.S. and you do economic development work in Mississippi, you have a great chance of getting hired by Florida to help build this state's...
View ArticleNavigate the questions
Friday, November 4, 2011 So you finally landed that sought-after interview. Good for you. But wait. There are some pitfalls that you may not be aware of. Some interviewers, usually untrained, are...
View ArticleTampa Bay area personnel appointments, promotions and announcements
By Dolly Brosan, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2011 LegalMark Baseman has been named an associate at Older Lundy & Weisman, Tampa. Baseman joins the marital and family law practice group....
View ArticleCell phone repair stores flourish across the Tampa Bay area
By Tia Mitchell, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2011 Laid off from work, Brian Kirk decided last year to start his own business.He has a degree in electronics. His wife, Marinella Di...
View ArticleHernando County business digest
By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2011 Changes Fitness, 12597 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, has added three new classes, including Zumba, Total Body Workout, and Silver Sneakers...
View ArticleBusiness digest: Pasco Regional Medical Center opens gift shop
By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2011 Networking opportunities• Trinity Positive Business Network: 8:30 a.m. Monday at Panera Bread, 3234 Little Road in the Mitchell Ranch Plaza,...
View ArticleTampa Bay Brewing Co. of Ybor City expands its market
By Mark Albright, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2011 TAMPA — Tampa Bay Brewing Co., which has been making handcrafted beer and ale for 16 years, will begin selling beyond the four walls of its...
View ArticleSyms store in Tampa will close after Christmas
By Mark Albright, Times Staff Writer Friday, November 4, 2011 The one Syms store in Tampa will close as a result of Syms Corp. filing for bankruptcy.The off-price apparel retailer that proved unable to...
View ArticleAmong wealthy philanthropists, Florida is lean beneficiary in 2011
By Robert Trigaux, Times Business Columnist Friday, November 4, 2011 At first glance, the generosity of Florida's top philanthropist in 2011 might suggest big givers are making a strong comeback this...
View ArticleMF Global CEO exits, and regulators enter
Associated Press Friday, November 4, 2011 WASHINGTON — He set out to create a mini-Goldman Sachs. In the end, he built a mini-Lehman Brothers.Former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine's resignation Friday...
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