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Keystone State Homeowners Can Seek Property Tax Relief
Tuesday, December 28, 2004HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvanians who have not yet signed up for property tax relief should keep an eye on their mailboxes over the coming weeks as the Commonwealth enters the next phase of implementing property tax relief with the second mailing of sign-up forms, suggests Gov. Edward G. Rendell.
New Chevy Ads Set for New Year's Eve Telecasts
Tuesday, December 28, 2004DETROIT -- Three new Chevrolet commercials will will besiege consumers with new advertising on New Year's Eve. The advertising will showcase playful executions of the "An American Revolution" theme while spotlighting the newest additions to its product portfolio. On New Year's Eve 2003, Chevrolet officially kicked off "An American Revolution" with its anthem spot "Car Carrier." This year during New Year's Eve programming, Chevy will air 30-second spots for the Malibu, Uplander and the new Cobalt, which is produced at the General Motors plant in Lordstown, Ohio.
Most New Year's Resolutions Not Job-Related
Monday, December 27, 2004"YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Whether it's the improving economy or that they are more concerned with bettering their health, professionals are not thinking about their jobs when making New Year's resolutions, a recent survey by Accountemps shows. Fully 55%, in fact, say they never make a career-focused New Year's resolution, and 85% did not make one last year.
"Hey, Boss! Are You a Referee or a Coach?"
Monday, December 27, 2004"PITTSBURGH -- More than half of U.S. employees said their boss is a referee instead of a coach, according to a recent survey by Development Dimensions International. While coaches proactively help employees before they are in a position to make a mistake, a referee boss waits for the mistake to call a penalty and tell the employee what he or she should have done instead.
Duferco Farrell Gets $1.89 Million Funding Package
Monday, December 27, 2004"HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Duferco Farrell Corp., Farrell, Pa., will receive a $1.89 million state funding package, Pennsylvania Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky announced late yesterday. The local company's project is one of 26 statewide that received a collective $16.06 million and are expected to create 1,151 jobs and retain 7,974 within the next three years.Duferco Farrell expects to create 10 jobs and retain 486 employees when it renovates its Farrell facility, which manufactures and markets hot and cold roll steel products.
Tri-State Completes Purchase of MDH Investments
Monday, December 27, 2004"EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio -- Tri-State 1st Banc. Inc. (Nasdaq TSEO), parent of 1st National Community Bank and Gateminder Corp., has completed its purchase of the assets of MDH Investment Management Inc. The closing occurred Dec. 22.MDH manages some $65 million in 14 states. Charles B. Lang, president of Tri-State, made the announcement Dec. 23. The purchase was announced last July and the Federal Reserve Bank gave its approval Dec. 16, Lang said.Marc D. Hoffrichter, president of MDH, will continue as its president and chief executive officer.
New Chevy Ads Set for New Year's Eve Telecasts
Monday, December 27, 2004"DETROIT -- Three new Chevrolet commercials will will besiege consumers with new advertising on New Year's Eve. The advertising will showcase playful executions of the "An American Revolution" theme while spotlighting the newest additions to its product portfolio. On New Year's Eve 2003, Chevrolet officially kicked off "An American Revolution" with its anthem spot "Car Carrier." This year during New Year's Eve programming, Chevy will air 30-second spots for the Malibu, Uplander and the new Cobalt, which is produced at the General Motors plant in Lordstown, Ohio.
Keystone State Homeowners Can Seek Property Tax Relief
Monday, December 27, 2004"HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvanians who have not yet signed up for property tax relief should keep an eye on their mailboxes over the coming weeks as the Commonwealth enters the next phase of implementing property tax relief with the second mailing of sign-up forms, suggests Gov. Edward G. Rendell.
Successful Selling: It's Not About What You Know
Monday, December 27, 2004By Kim DeMotteHow do your salespeople spend their days? Do they spring into action at the behest of every prospect who shows the slightest glimmer of interest, buying plane tickets, doing research, writing proposals, wining and dining? Are most of these prospects really likely to say yes? And are they prospects whose "yes" you really want?This last question may seem bizarre to many 21st century professionals desperate for every scrap of business in a lean and mean marketplace.
City Awards Mechanical, Electrical Bids on Convocation Center"
Monday, December 27, 2004By George NelsonYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- The city Board of Control this morning awarded bidstotaling $4.8 million for work on the Youngstown Convocation Center. The board awarded a bid of $2,797,711 for the mechanical package to D&G Mechanical Inc., West Middlesex, Pa., the lowest of four that contractorssubmitted. Three of the four were less than the engineer's projected cost of $3.3 million. The board, made up of Mayor George McKelvey, Finance Director David Bozanich and Law Director John A.