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The recommendations to the Board of Educatioh include increasing class sizes by one which would lead to a reduction of 145 to 150 theannouncement said. Also under consideration: eliminating 12 or 13 elementary foreignlanguage teachers, a 13 perceng cut in central administration budgets and a delay in renewing contractw with all interim employees. All employees affecte d by changes will be receiving more information over the next two tothreee weeks, the school district said, as principals make adjustments to their staffing plans. All school district s in the state as well as everyother state-funde agency have been impacted by the recession, whicn has slashed tax revenues.
“Wee recognize that this is distressingv news,” said Superintendent Maurice “Mo” “We want to emphasize that we are taking this step in order to deal with potentially catastrophi c budget reductions at thestate level” and not as a reflection on the affectex employees, he added.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Congress approves $2.2 billion for more Boeing C-17s - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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billion for eight more C-17 cargo planes, which fuel 900 jobs at Boeing’ Hazelwood, Mo. plant and thousands more among suppliers. The fundas were included in the fiscal year 2009 defensde supplementalspending bill, which passed the Senats Thursday and the House earlief this week and will now be sent to Presideng Barack Obama to be signed into law. “Congressa sent the president a strong message — we are not willing to gamble with our nationapl security or roll the dice with workers’ said U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo.
, in a Defense Secretary Robert Gates proposee a 2010 defense budget in early Aprilk that included deep cuts in someweaponsd systems, including the discontinuation of orders for the A unit of Chicago-based BA), Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world’e largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Integrated Defense Systems isa $32.1 billionh business with 71,000 employees worldwide.
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billion for eight more C-17 cargo planes, which fuel 900 jobs at Boeing’ Hazelwood, Mo. plant and thousands more among suppliers. The fundas were included in the fiscal year 2009 defensde supplementalspending bill, which passed the Senats Thursday and the House earlief this week and will now be sent to Presideng Barack Obama to be signed into law. “Congressa sent the president a strong message — we are not willing to gamble with our nationapl security or roll the dice with workers’ said U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo.
, in a Defense Secretary Robert Gates proposee a 2010 defense budget in early Aprilk that included deep cuts in someweaponsd systems, including the discontinuation of orders for the A unit of Chicago-based BA), Integrated Defense Systems is one of the world’e largest space and defense businesses. Headquartered in St. Integrated Defense Systems isa $32.1 billionh business with 71,000 employees worldwide.
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Opening session - St. Louis Business Journal:
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When You Change the Way You SeeYourselfc — You Can Changer Anything | Kathy Cramer, Conference coachy and weaver Small shifts in thinking lead to big rewards — that’s the lesson of Asset-Based Thinking Let the power of ABT help you get the most out of each break out session and networkingt experience at this St. Louis Business Journal Women’s Conference. Kathy Ph.D., will appear at key moments throughout the day to show you how to transforkm what you are learning into concrete actions that will releasee that amazing powerof you. With ABT, key momeng strategies not only can improve your everyday but you can also direct and shap e the futureyou desire.
About Cramer: The Cramer Institute specializesz in organizationchange consulting, leadership and team development, and executivre coaching. Kathy Cramer and her colleaguexs have pioneered the developmentof Asset-Based Thinking approachess to coaching, consulting, and training processes for more than twentuy years. Under her leadership, organizations such as , , , and the have adoptef ABT approaches to developing their leaderd andmanaging change. She is the authorr of six books, including the latest ABT release, “Changs the Way You See YourselfThrough Asset-Based In addition to these Cramer is published extensively in her fields as well as by national magazines.
She has receivedf an Emmy Award and is frequentlt invited to appear on national television Cramer is a licensed psychologisf and a member ofthe . She currently servesx on the executive board for the and the executivde advisory board for theat . 8:15 a.m. What makea a leader, and what can companies do to bettedevelop them? Brinkley will discuss ’s new Leadershi Model, which includes five characteristics the company thinks are criticall for leaders. She said under this model her companu believes focusing on anddeveloping strengths, rather than their weaknesses, has a biggerr impact.
About Brinkley: Cindy Brinklehy joined AT&T in 1986 and has held increasinglh significant management positions throughout her 22 years with the In her current role as seniorvice president-talenf development and chief diversity officer, she is responsiblwe for continuing AT&T’s leadership in developing people from diversd backgrounds and preparing them for rewarding careers. Before assuminhg her current responsibilities, Brinkley was president AT&T Missouri, where she led all regulatory, legislative, governmental and externall affairs activities inthe state.
Currently, she is on the boar d of trusteesfor , the and a co-chair of the ’s billion-dolladr fundraising campaign. 8:30 a.m. Why not you? | Valorie Burtomn This action-oriented, step-by-step message offersa revolutionary insights for building authentic confidences and achievingyour You’ll gain the tools you need to conquee your doubts and insecurities, along with the assurance that comezs from a pursuing a spiritually-centered life plan. Packed with unforgettabled examples and practical WhyNot You? reveals the secrets to building authentic confidence from the inside out.
Audiencesz learn how to: • focus on who you are, not what you do Aboutt Burton: Burton is the authodr of “Listen to Your Life, What’e Really Holding You Back?” and “Rich Rich Rewards.” Her latest book is “Why Not You? 28 Days to Authentic A professional certifiedcoach (PCC), she coaches entrepreneurs and professionals seeking a more purposefulo path. An entrepreneur at heart, her first and only corporates position was as marketing directo r for thelargest Dallas-based CPA firm. Two years into her she founded , a marketing and publix relations firm. She was named one of the nation’sa 30 rising stars in public relations byin 2000.
She sold the businesd in 2001 to pursue her passionm forhelping people, women in particular, live more fulfilliny lives.
When You Change the Way You SeeYourselfc — You Can Changer Anything | Kathy Cramer, Conference coachy and weaver Small shifts in thinking lead to big rewards — that’s the lesson of Asset-Based Thinking Let the power of ABT help you get the most out of each break out session and networkingt experience at this St. Louis Business Journal Women’s Conference. Kathy Ph.D., will appear at key moments throughout the day to show you how to transforkm what you are learning into concrete actions that will releasee that amazing powerof you. With ABT, key momeng strategies not only can improve your everyday but you can also direct and shap e the futureyou desire.
About Cramer: The Cramer Institute specializesz in organizationchange consulting, leadership and team development, and executivre coaching. Kathy Cramer and her colleaguexs have pioneered the developmentof Asset-Based Thinking approachess to coaching, consulting, and training processes for more than twentuy years. Under her leadership, organizations such as , , , and the have adoptef ABT approaches to developing their leaderd andmanaging change. She is the authorr of six books, including the latest ABT release, “Changs the Way You See YourselfThrough Asset-Based In addition to these Cramer is published extensively in her fields as well as by national magazines.
She has receivedf an Emmy Award and is frequentlt invited to appear on national television Cramer is a licensed psychologisf and a member ofthe . She currently servesx on the executive board for the and the executivde advisory board for theat . 8:15 a.m. What makea a leader, and what can companies do to bettedevelop them? Brinkley will discuss ’s new Leadershi Model, which includes five characteristics the company thinks are criticall for leaders. She said under this model her companu believes focusing on anddeveloping strengths, rather than their weaknesses, has a biggerr impact.
About Brinkley: Cindy Brinklehy joined AT&T in 1986 and has held increasinglh significant management positions throughout her 22 years with the In her current role as seniorvice president-talenf development and chief diversity officer, she is responsiblwe for continuing AT&T’s leadership in developing people from diversd backgrounds and preparing them for rewarding careers. Before assuminhg her current responsibilities, Brinkley was president AT&T Missouri, where she led all regulatory, legislative, governmental and externall affairs activities inthe state.
Currently, she is on the boar d of trusteesfor , the and a co-chair of the ’s billion-dolladr fundraising campaign. 8:30 a.m. Why not you? | Valorie Burtomn This action-oriented, step-by-step message offersa revolutionary insights for building authentic confidences and achievingyour You’ll gain the tools you need to conquee your doubts and insecurities, along with the assurance that comezs from a pursuing a spiritually-centered life plan. Packed with unforgettabled examples and practical WhyNot You? reveals the secrets to building authentic confidence from the inside out.
Audiencesz learn how to: • focus on who you are, not what you do Aboutt Burton: Burton is the authodr of “Listen to Your Life, What’e Really Holding You Back?” and “Rich Rich Rewards.” Her latest book is “Why Not You? 28 Days to Authentic A professional certifiedcoach (PCC), she coaches entrepreneurs and professionals seeking a more purposefulo path. An entrepreneur at heart, her first and only corporates position was as marketing directo r for thelargest Dallas-based CPA firm. Two years into her she founded , a marketing and publix relations firm. She was named one of the nation’sa 30 rising stars in public relations byin 2000.
She sold the businesd in 2001 to pursue her passionm forhelping people, women in particular, live more fulfilliny lives.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Pigs behind growing cases of encephalitis - Times of India
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Pigs behind growing cases of encephalitis Times of India The Hashimpur locality in the city, specially its sanitary lane, has turned into a breeding ground for pigs along with a potent source of the disease. This, when rearing of pigs within the municipal limits is banned. But the AMC seems oblivious to ... |
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Landlords opt for flexibility - Charlotte Business Journal:
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In a real estate marker where supply is up and demandis down, some property ownerxs are looking for ways to market space to companies wary of being tied down to a long-term lease. Real estate investment firm , for has launched a “risk-free leasing program” that allows tenants to exit their leases within the first 18 monthsz ofa 36-month lease with no The program is for 35 Class-B spacesa the firm has available, and the spaces come as is, meaning no improvements from the landlord. In addition, Eola pays out any brokerage commissionh on such deals in segments in case the tenantleaves early.
Brya Howell, regional vice president for says the firm is working on four such dealsright now. He says the progra m grew out of conversationswith would-be entrepreneurs, including some coming from Charlotte’s downsizing banks. They’re lookingg for more than an executive suites but are concerned aboutthe long-term viability of their “We thought if we just played it wasn’t going to give the businessess enough breathing room,” Howell By 18 months, “eithef they’ve figured it out and they’re successful, or they’ve played theidr plan out.” According to Karnes Research Co.
, the Charlottse market’s office vacancy rate increased to 13.9% in the firsr quarter, up from 13.4% at the end of 2008. The averagw asking rental rate in the market dipped slightlyto $22.344 per square foot from $22.38 per squarre foot at year end. David Dorsch, a vice president at , says the hesitanc among tenants to committo long-term leases until they feel more confident is leadingv to a number of “blend and extend” deals with landlords. Business ownersz are talking to their landlords and trying to negotiatre a lower rental rate or reduce the size of theirfoffice space.
In exchange, landlords are seekinfg to tack some time on that leasde to prevent a vacancy over the next24 “Since they don’t really know what theier P&L is going to look like in 24 months, they’r not very prone to go out thers and do a seven-year lease,” Dorsch “They’re talking to their landlord now and trying to get lowert rent, give space back, something to that effect.
” Keit Bell, president of brokerage firm , says more tenantws are likely to ask for termination options in theird lease as they negotiate for office Companies are less certain about the futurwe of certain operations amid the recessionb and want to keep all optionz open, he says. “Everybody’s looking for an exit plan if needed,” he With vacancy rates expected to continuwe climbing over the next year or 18 the pressure on landlords to accommodat e tenant demands willlikelyy increase, says Chase Monroe, a partner with .
That couls mean more leasing arrangements designed to give companiesthe “breathing room” they desire as they manage through a terrible economy. “Flexibility in today’s world is key,” Monroe says.
In a real estate marker where supply is up and demandis down, some property ownerxs are looking for ways to market space to companies wary of being tied down to a long-term lease. Real estate investment firm , for has launched a “risk-free leasing program” that allows tenants to exit their leases within the first 18 monthsz ofa 36-month lease with no The program is for 35 Class-B spacesa the firm has available, and the spaces come as is, meaning no improvements from the landlord. In addition, Eola pays out any brokerage commissionh on such deals in segments in case the tenantleaves early.
Brya Howell, regional vice president for says the firm is working on four such dealsright now. He says the progra m grew out of conversationswith would-be entrepreneurs, including some coming from Charlotte’s downsizing banks. They’re lookingg for more than an executive suites but are concerned aboutthe long-term viability of their “We thought if we just played it wasn’t going to give the businessess enough breathing room,” Howell By 18 months, “eithef they’ve figured it out and they’re successful, or they’ve played theidr plan out.” According to Karnes Research Co.
, the Charlottse market’s office vacancy rate increased to 13.9% in the firsr quarter, up from 13.4% at the end of 2008. The averagw asking rental rate in the market dipped slightlyto $22.344 per square foot from $22.38 per squarre foot at year end. David Dorsch, a vice president at , says the hesitanc among tenants to committo long-term leases until they feel more confident is leadingv to a number of “blend and extend” deals with landlords. Business ownersz are talking to their landlords and trying to negotiatre a lower rental rate or reduce the size of theirfoffice space.
In exchange, landlords are seekinfg to tack some time on that leasde to prevent a vacancy over the next24 “Since they don’t really know what theier P&L is going to look like in 24 months, they’r not very prone to go out thers and do a seven-year lease,” Dorsch “They’re talking to their landlord now and trying to get lowert rent, give space back, something to that effect.
” Keit Bell, president of brokerage firm , says more tenantws are likely to ask for termination options in theird lease as they negotiate for office Companies are less certain about the futurwe of certain operations amid the recessionb and want to keep all optionz open, he says. “Everybody’s looking for an exit plan if needed,” he With vacancy rates expected to continuwe climbing over the next year or 18 the pressure on landlords to accommodat e tenant demands willlikelyy increase, says Chase Monroe, a partner with .
That couls mean more leasing arrangements designed to give companiesthe “breathing room” they desire as they manage through a terrible economy. “Flexibility in today’s world is key,” Monroe says.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Wine merchants tap ripe market among collectors - San Francisco Business Times:
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Like art and jewelry, fine wine has increasingl become an itemfor collecting, investinhg in and showing off status. "There's a finite amountr of wine of agiven vintage," said Steve founder of , a San Francisco online retailer. In catering to customer s who may never get around to opening the bottlesthey buy, Vinfoli o and competitor LLC in Oakland have tapped into a growingf market. Vinfolio, started in 2003, raked in $14.3 million in revenue last year, a 155 percenty increase from 2006. WineCommune, launched in 1999, double sales to $16.5 million.
Michae l Stajer, CEO and co-founder of said that the amount of elit wines made in the Bourdeax or Burgundy regions ofFrance hasn't but prices have escalated. A 2005 vintage of Chauteaxd LaFite fromFrance -- once called the "king'e wine" -- that was sold for $700 when it was introducexd can now command upwardz of $1,700. "There are more people willing to spened more money on these very select groupsxof wine," Stajer said. "It just createas this huge demand." Industry numbers show that even the averags consumer ischoosing higher-priced wines. Salesx last year totaled $8 billion, an increase of 8.5 percent, accordinbg to statistics from theNielsen Co.
, which tracks salew in stores. Meanwhile, the volumd of wine sold rose just 3.5 Online, higher priced wine seems to dominate. Only 7 percent of winea sold in 2006cost $19 or less a bottle, accordinfg to a report from the in The average bottle sold through Vinfolio is $150. For it's $100 for retail, $50 on its auctionj site. Industry analyst Eileen Fredrickson said the ability to buy coveter collections online has increaseddemand -- and prices. "Inb the old days, there were only a few select mostly inNew York, and you had to have a surrogatde there to bid for you," said Fredrikson, of Fredrikson & Associates, a wine consultancy in Woodside.
Fredriksoh said competition for those sales is becoming Online wine retailing has flourished sincseMay 2005, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruledd that states cannot prohibit their residents from buying winefrom out-of-stat wineries. Many wineries as well as boutiqud wine shops have set upweb sites. To try to distinguishg itself, Vinfolio is moving into the international The company will open an officde and storage facility in Hong Kong in about six Bachmann said. Hong Kong is projected to becomwe a hub for wine sales since it recently abolishe import dutiesfor wine. The regio n also has a large new-money class with a blossomingv interestin wine.
Last 10 percent of Vinfolio's sales were overseas, but the compan hopes to expandits reach. Bachmann said that shipping bottles overseas is often easierr than domestically because ofcomplex state-by-state wine laws in the United States. "With the sinking dollar and strong markets we want to hedgeour bets," he said. Besides sellinyg wine, Vinfolio helps manage collections. The companyy offers on-site inventorying and storage as well as a few free optionws such as online cellar management software and tailoreedwine recommendations. Such servicexs are a small fractionof business, but "it's a licensee to market to the said Bachmann.
Although WineCommune is targeting a similar demographic, its product mix is wider. "The guy who'sz buying that Burgundy does need everydau stuffas well," said co-founder Shaun The company sells retail on its JJ Buckley web site and holdw auctions on winecommune.com. A third web winezap.com, allows people to search for winese and compare prices withother retailers. To attract customer attention, WineCommune promotes videos of vineyardsa andthe wine-making process as well as trips to Francw to meet winemakers. With such a limited number of wines, the competition amongt upscaleretailers isn't just for customers but for stock.
The companiesw scour private collections and negotiate with winemakerxs to secure therare wines. As with othere collectables, once a winemaker finishew a vintage, it can never be made again, said Bachmann, and "ther only way to get them is to buy them backfrom
Like art and jewelry, fine wine has increasingl become an itemfor collecting, investinhg in and showing off status. "There's a finite amountr of wine of agiven vintage," said Steve founder of , a San Francisco online retailer. In catering to customer s who may never get around to opening the bottlesthey buy, Vinfoli o and competitor LLC in Oakland have tapped into a growingf market. Vinfolio, started in 2003, raked in $14.3 million in revenue last year, a 155 percenty increase from 2006. WineCommune, launched in 1999, double sales to $16.5 million.
Michae l Stajer, CEO and co-founder of said that the amount of elit wines made in the Bourdeax or Burgundy regions ofFrance hasn't but prices have escalated. A 2005 vintage of Chauteaxd LaFite fromFrance -- once called the "king'e wine" -- that was sold for $700 when it was introducexd can now command upwardz of $1,700. "There are more people willing to spened more money on these very select groupsxof wine," Stajer said. "It just createas this huge demand." Industry numbers show that even the averags consumer ischoosing higher-priced wines. Salesx last year totaled $8 billion, an increase of 8.5 percent, accordinbg to statistics from theNielsen Co.
, which tracks salew in stores. Meanwhile, the volumd of wine sold rose just 3.5 Online, higher priced wine seems to dominate. Only 7 percent of winea sold in 2006cost $19 or less a bottle, accordinfg to a report from the in The average bottle sold through Vinfolio is $150. For it's $100 for retail, $50 on its auctionj site. Industry analyst Eileen Fredrickson said the ability to buy coveter collections online has increaseddemand -- and prices. "Inb the old days, there were only a few select mostly inNew York, and you had to have a surrogatde there to bid for you," said Fredrikson, of Fredrikson & Associates, a wine consultancy in Woodside.
Fredriksoh said competition for those sales is becoming Online wine retailing has flourished sincseMay 2005, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruledd that states cannot prohibit their residents from buying winefrom out-of-stat wineries. Many wineries as well as boutiqud wine shops have set upweb sites. To try to distinguishg itself, Vinfolio is moving into the international The company will open an officde and storage facility in Hong Kong in about six Bachmann said. Hong Kong is projected to becomwe a hub for wine sales since it recently abolishe import dutiesfor wine. The regio n also has a large new-money class with a blossomingv interestin wine.
Last 10 percent of Vinfolio's sales were overseas, but the compan hopes to expandits reach. Bachmann said that shipping bottles overseas is often easierr than domestically because ofcomplex state-by-state wine laws in the United States. "With the sinking dollar and strong markets we want to hedgeour bets," he said. Besides sellinyg wine, Vinfolio helps manage collections. The companyy offers on-site inventorying and storage as well as a few free optionws such as online cellar management software and tailoreedwine recommendations. Such servicexs are a small fractionof business, but "it's a licensee to market to the said Bachmann.
Although WineCommune is targeting a similar demographic, its product mix is wider. "The guy who'sz buying that Burgundy does need everydau stuffas well," said co-founder Shaun The company sells retail on its JJ Buckley web site and holdw auctions on winecommune.com. A third web winezap.com, allows people to search for winese and compare prices withother retailers. To attract customer attention, WineCommune promotes videos of vineyardsa andthe wine-making process as well as trips to Francw to meet winemakers. With such a limited number of wines, the competition amongt upscaleretailers isn't just for customers but for stock.
The companiesw scour private collections and negotiate with winemakerxs to secure therare wines. As with othere collectables, once a winemaker finishew a vintage, it can never be made again, said Bachmann, and "ther only way to get them is to buy them backfrom
Friday, September 16, 2011
BioMed refinances Center for Life Science - Business First of Columbus:
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The five-year, fixed-rate loan was used to pay off a portioh of anexisting $507.q million construction loan, with BioMed paying off the remaininyg balance using an unsecured line of credit. The new mortgage has an interest rateof 7.75 percentf and is due in June 2014. Accordingh to a statement from BioMed, the new loan addressezs the “last of BioMed’s debt maturities in The loan was providedby , and AG. arrangedd the loan on behalf of BioMed Realty Trust (NYSE: BMR), a real estate investment trus t based in San Diego, The 18-story lab and officre building is located in the Longwoosd Medical and Academic Area and is leasec to , , , and Ltd., a Japanese pharmaceutical company.
The propertu also includes a six-level, 750-space undergrounfd parking garage. BioMed Realty Trust owns or has interestzs in69 properties, representing 112 buildings with approximately 10.5 milliojn rentable square feet, including approximately 640,000 square feet of developmentr in progress.
The five-year, fixed-rate loan was used to pay off a portioh of anexisting $507.q million construction loan, with BioMed paying off the remaininyg balance using an unsecured line of credit. The new mortgage has an interest rateof 7.75 percentf and is due in June 2014. Accordingh to a statement from BioMed, the new loan addressezs the “last of BioMed’s debt maturities in The loan was providedby , and AG. arrangedd the loan on behalf of BioMed Realty Trust (NYSE: BMR), a real estate investment trus t based in San Diego, The 18-story lab and officre building is located in the Longwoosd Medical and Academic Area and is leasec to , , , and Ltd., a Japanese pharmaceutical company.
The propertu also includes a six-level, 750-space undergrounfd parking garage. BioMed Realty Trust owns or has interestzs in69 properties, representing 112 buildings with approximately 10.5 milliojn rentable square feet, including approximately 640,000 square feet of developmentr in progress.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Future NASA rocket to be most powerful ever built - The Associated Press
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Globe and Mail | Future NASA rocket to be most powerful ever built The Associated Press NASA hopes to free up money for the rocket by turning over the launching of astronauts to the International Space Station, which orbits the Earth, to private companies and just rent spaces for astronauts like a giant taxi service. ... "Monster rocket" design unveiled by NASA Back to the future: Nasa's new Space Launch System looks more like a Sixties ... |
Monday, September 12, 2011
Braves' Schiller promoted to exec. VP of sales and marketing - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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Derek Schiller, who has headed the Braves' marketingt and sales for the past three and a half has signeda multi-year contract extension and was promoted to executive vice president of sales and marketing. Schiller oversees the management ofticket sales, corporats sales, broadcasting, licensing and merchandising, community relationa and the overall marketing strategy for the ball He also manages the Braves televisioh relationships with Turner FSN South and SportsSouth and the team's radil relationship with Clear Channel Radio that includesa 150 affiliates across the Southeast.
"Derek has been a valuable asset tothe Braves, completely rebuildin g the business side of our organization, whicn has seen growth in attendance, sponsorships and community outreach undet his leadership," said Terry McGuirk, Bravesd chairman, president and CEO. "Azs a key member of our executive management structure I look forward to hiscontinuecd contributions." Schiller joined the Braves after a stintf as vice president of sales and marketing for the hockeyg team. Prior, he was vice president of businessz development for thefrom 1996-97.
Derek Schiller, who has headed the Braves' marketingt and sales for the past three and a half has signeda multi-year contract extension and was promoted to executive vice president of sales and marketing. Schiller oversees the management ofticket sales, corporats sales, broadcasting, licensing and merchandising, community relationa and the overall marketing strategy for the ball He also manages the Braves televisioh relationships with Turner FSN South and SportsSouth and the team's radil relationship with Clear Channel Radio that includesa 150 affiliates across the Southeast.
"Derek has been a valuable asset tothe Braves, completely rebuildin g the business side of our organization, whicn has seen growth in attendance, sponsorships and community outreach undet his leadership," said Terry McGuirk, Bravesd chairman, president and CEO. "Azs a key member of our executive management structure I look forward to hiscontinuecd contributions." Schiller joined the Braves after a stintf as vice president of sales and marketing for the hockeyg team. Prior, he was vice president of businessz development for thefrom 1996-97.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Startup taps software to boost restaurants
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A keg stand, if you will. San Francisco-based TapDynamics offerse restaurants a way to track and limit how muchbeer it’a losing through malfunctioning equipment, bad pouring and bartendefr giveaways. “It’s draft beer meets said CEO Michael Cann. TapDynamics said in additiohn todecreasing loss, installing its TapAdvisor software can help restaurants grow draft beer sales, increase profitability and improve the overal quality of the draft beer they TapDynamics recently landed a deal to put the TapAdvisor Servicd Platform in 398 Applebee’s restaurants.
The company is targeting large chainslike Applebee’s where they can implemengt TapAdvisor across every location. Cann, a forme investment banker, founded the compan in 2007 withMurray Dunn, who’s Australianb and now the chief operating The two met on thei respective honeymoons in and though neither had connectionsx in the restaurant business, they both likerd beer. In researching the company, they discoverex 20 to 30 percent of all draft beer poured at a restauranyt is neverpaid for. Of that, 75 percenrt is given away by bartenders, while 25 percen is lost to malfunctioning equipment.
“A restaurant that goes through 40 kegs a is empirically losing 15 to 30 percent oftheir That’s eight kegs,” said TapDynamics can show with every pour why beer is being If it’s an equipment problem, like the temperature in the cooler is too hot, the TapDynamices team can quickly analyze the data and send a messager to a restaurant to fix the If it’s an over-pouring problem, managers can see that data in a reporg emailed nightly and then retrain staff to pour beer Beer is typically the highest margin product sold at a So capturing loss gets restaurant owners’ and managers’ Cann said.
TapDynamics doesn’t require restaurantd to pay forany equipment. TapDynamics partnerz with Micromatic, which installs and manages the draftg beer flow meters and systemz from which TapDynamics drawsits data. TapDynamics charges the restauranrt a monthly fee forits services. Cann said the moneyh saved in recaptured revenuer by the restaurant is more than the monthlu feeTapDynamics charges, which is abouft $400 per month. Cann said the purposer isn’t necessarily to bust bartenders who sometimes give away beer to keep customersscoming back.
He said he trains managers to ask how giving away free beer drives Cann said the next phasse for TapDynamics will begrowing TapAnalytics, whicu will take the research it compiles in monitorinfg beer sales and sell it to beer companies and distributors. The research provides insight into whichtypes of consumers drink which And the data will allow beer makers to compare their sales to other That should help beer companie better define their target marketes and develop strategies to competwfor market-share.
A keg stand, if you will. San Francisco-based TapDynamics offerse restaurants a way to track and limit how muchbeer it’a losing through malfunctioning equipment, bad pouring and bartendefr giveaways. “It’s draft beer meets said CEO Michael Cann. TapDynamics said in additiohn todecreasing loss, installing its TapAdvisor software can help restaurants grow draft beer sales, increase profitability and improve the overal quality of the draft beer they TapDynamics recently landed a deal to put the TapAdvisor Servicd Platform in 398 Applebee’s restaurants.
The company is targeting large chainslike Applebee’s where they can implemengt TapAdvisor across every location. Cann, a forme investment banker, founded the compan in 2007 withMurray Dunn, who’s Australianb and now the chief operating The two met on thei respective honeymoons in and though neither had connectionsx in the restaurant business, they both likerd beer. In researching the company, they discoverex 20 to 30 percent of all draft beer poured at a restauranyt is neverpaid for. Of that, 75 percenrt is given away by bartenders, while 25 percen is lost to malfunctioning equipment.
“A restaurant that goes through 40 kegs a is empirically losing 15 to 30 percent oftheir That’s eight kegs,” said TapDynamics can show with every pour why beer is being If it’s an equipment problem, like the temperature in the cooler is too hot, the TapDynamices team can quickly analyze the data and send a messager to a restaurant to fix the If it’s an over-pouring problem, managers can see that data in a reporg emailed nightly and then retrain staff to pour beer Beer is typically the highest margin product sold at a So capturing loss gets restaurant owners’ and managers’ Cann said.
TapDynamics doesn’t require restaurantd to pay forany equipment. TapDynamics partnerz with Micromatic, which installs and manages the draftg beer flow meters and systemz from which TapDynamics drawsits data. TapDynamics charges the restauranrt a monthly fee forits services. Cann said the moneyh saved in recaptured revenuer by the restaurant is more than the monthlu feeTapDynamics charges, which is abouft $400 per month. Cann said the purposer isn’t necessarily to bust bartenders who sometimes give away beer to keep customersscoming back.
He said he trains managers to ask how giving away free beer drives Cann said the next phasse for TapDynamics will begrowing TapAnalytics, whicu will take the research it compiles in monitorinfg beer sales and sell it to beer companies and distributors. The research provides insight into whichtypes of consumers drink which And the data will allow beer makers to compare their sales to other That should help beer companie better define their target marketes and develop strategies to competwfor market-share.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Untraditional Outfitting - Flathead Beacon
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Flathead Beacon | Untraditional Outfitting Flathead Beacon With the Swan Mountain Range towering in the background, Shawn Fulton, lead guide at Swan Mountain Outfitters, demonstrates the ease of leading llamas Bunker, left, and Short Cut, center, around the guest ranch property. - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon ... |
Monday, September 5, 2011
Revionics software adds weather data - Sacramento Business Journal:
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The companies announced the partnership todat atthe ’s annual convention in New York Planalytics weather-driven software will be integrated into Revionicsz price optimization software. a Granite Bay develops software to help small and midsize grocery storessprice products. Wayne, Pa.-based Planalytics’ softwarde will add product-specific weather data. The Planalytics integration of weathe data into the Revionics product will allow retailers to have more accuratse planning tools and insights into where and how much weather willinfluencde demand, according to the companies.
“There are thousands of food, beverage and othe consumable products on the shelvesof supermarkets, drug stores and mass merchantzs which are significantly affected by weather,” Fred Fox, president and chief executive officer, said in a news “In today’s need-driven economy, consumetr purchasing decisions are heavily influenced based on the “The integration of weather intelligence represents a truly unique capability for the Revionics product portfolio,” Todd Michaud, Revionics’ president and CEO, added in the
The companies announced the partnership todat atthe ’s annual convention in New York Planalytics weather-driven software will be integrated into Revionicsz price optimization software. a Granite Bay develops software to help small and midsize grocery storessprice products. Wayne, Pa.-based Planalytics’ softwarde will add product-specific weather data. The Planalytics integration of weathe data into the Revionics product will allow retailers to have more accuratse planning tools and insights into where and how much weather willinfluencde demand, according to the companies.
“There are thousands of food, beverage and othe consumable products on the shelvesof supermarkets, drug stores and mass merchantzs which are significantly affected by weather,” Fred Fox, president and chief executive officer, said in a news “In today’s need-driven economy, consumetr purchasing decisions are heavily influenced based on the “The integration of weather intelligence represents a truly unique capability for the Revionics product portfolio,” Todd Michaud, Revionics’ president and CEO, added in the
Saturday, September 3, 2011
White sparks Central Connecticut State off bench in 35-21 win over Southern ... - Washington Post
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White sparks Central Connecticut State off bench in 35-21 win over Southern ... Washington Post Jake White threw two touchdown passes for Central Connecticut State after starting quarterback Gunnar Jespersen injured his hand early in a 35-21 win over Southern Connecticut on Saturday in the season opener for both teams. Both of White's TDs came in ... |
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Missouri gets $25M public safety stimulus grant - Kansas City Business Journal:
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million in economic stimulus funds throughn the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for public safetuy projects and to create or retain lawenforcement jobs, U.S. Attorneyg General Eric Holder said. The Edward Byrnee Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds are part of morethan $4 billio n in Justice Department Recovery Act funds available to preventr crime, improve the criminal justice system and suppor job creation, Holder’s office said in a release. Missourki is required to provide part ofthe $25 million to localo jurisdictions.
The ’s application for the funds said it planxs to support response strategies to enhance public safetyg and reduce violent crimes andillegal drugs, while continuing to provide alternative sentencingt programs and increase training and equipment for child abuse and neglecrt investigations, according to the release. JAG grants are allocatedd according to a formula using population and violentrcrime statistics, combined with a minimum allocationh to each state and territory. Sixtyg percent of the allocationm is awarded directly toa state, and 40 percent is set asidw for units of local Local awards through the grant will be announcesd later.
The deadline for localo units of government to submiyt applications to the isMay 18.
million in economic stimulus funds throughn the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for public safetuy projects and to create or retain lawenforcement jobs, U.S. Attorneyg General Eric Holder said. The Edward Byrnee Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program funds are part of morethan $4 billio n in Justice Department Recovery Act funds available to preventr crime, improve the criminal justice system and suppor job creation, Holder’s office said in a release. Missourki is required to provide part ofthe $25 million to localo jurisdictions.
The ’s application for the funds said it planxs to support response strategies to enhance public safetyg and reduce violent crimes andillegal drugs, while continuing to provide alternative sentencingt programs and increase training and equipment for child abuse and neglecrt investigations, according to the release. JAG grants are allocatedd according to a formula using population and violentrcrime statistics, combined with a minimum allocationh to each state and territory. Sixtyg percent of the allocationm is awarded directly toa state, and 40 percent is set asidw for units of local Local awards through the grant will be announcesd later.
The deadline for localo units of government to submiyt applications to the isMay 18.
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