http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/latest-local-business-headlines-4184.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:57:47 GMT 2009-11-22T02:57:47Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/state-jobless-rate-jumps-to-10-5-percent-412157.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 COLUMBUS - Ohio’s unemployment rate was on the rise again in October, jumping to 10.5 percent after two months of slight decreases, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported Friday, Nov. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:59 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/state-jobless-rate-jumps-to-10-5-percent-412157.html William Hershey 2009-11-20T14:54:59Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/ak-steel-to-raise-prices-for-carbon-steel-412407.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 WEST CHESTER - AK Steel said Thursday, Nov. 19, it will increase spot market prices for its carbon steel products, effective Jan. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36:27 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/ak-steel-to-raise-prices-for-carbon-steel-412407.html 2009-11-20T15:36:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/waste-gas-could-power-middletown-works-411851.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 MIDDLETOWN - A $300 million plant to be built in Middletown is projected to create 15 jobs and at least 150 temporary construction jobs while creating energy to power AK Steel’s Middletown Works. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:27:42 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/waste-gas-could-power-middletown-works-411851.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-20T06:27:42Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/tedia-company-needs-your-help-411261.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 Fairfield-based Tedia Company is looking for people to donate food items or new, unwrapped toys for its annual Christmas fundraiser. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:18:50 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/tedia-company-needs-your-help-411261.html 2009-11-19T22:18:50Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/ohio-news/faa-cause-of-flight-delays-has-been-cleared-up--410265.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 DAYTON - A software problem within the Federal Aviation Administration’s system prompted flight delays at Dayton International Airport and across the nation Thursday, Nov. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:12 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/ohio-news/faa-cause-of-flight-delays-has-been-cleared-up--410265.html Katherine Ullmer John Nolan 2009-11-19T20:41:12Z http://www.journal-news.com/computer-glitch-delaying-flights-410121.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 A computer glitch shut down most, if not all, departing flights at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and other airports across the country Thursday morning. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:47:05 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/computer-glitch-delaying-flights-410121.html Mike Morris 2009-11-19T13:47:05Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/bank-exec-2010-should-go-from-less-bad-to-better--409766.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 MIDDLETOWN - In terms of the economy, one analyst said it’s a matter of going from “less bad” to “better.” Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:52:40 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/bank-exec-2010-should-go-from-less-bad-to-better--409766.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T04:52:40Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/new-home-construction-picks-up-slightly-409809.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 Thanks to new homeowners looking for a bargain, Butler County has increased the number of new homes constructed this year while the national average remains in a downturn. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:46 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/new-home-construction-picks-up-slightly-409809.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-19T06:00:46Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/cincinnati-bell-to-sell-cell-towers-for-100-million-409028.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Bell Inc. has agreed to sell 196 of its wireless communications towers to American Tower Corp. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:48:45 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/cincinnati-bell-to-sell-cell-towers-for-100-million-409028.html 2009-11-18T20:48:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/report-ohio-should-help-companies-pay-for-energy-conservation-408527.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 COLUMBUS - The state should provide financial assistance to help manufacturers pay for energy-conservation devices that could cut their costs and reduce emissions of polluting gases that contribute to global warming, the nonpartisan policy research organization Policy Matters Ohio says. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:34:34 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/report-ohio-should-help-companies-pay-for-energy-conservation-408527.html 2009-11-18T16:34:34Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/former-reds-player-hopes-to-score-big-with-new-honda-dealership-407763.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 MONROE - Former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan said he is hoping the economy improves next year by the time he opens his new Honda dealership. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:38:25 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/former-reds-player-hopes-to-score-big-with-new-honda-dealership-407763.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-18T05:38:25Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/former-red-joe-morgan-hopes-to-hit-home-run-with-new-car-dealership-406587.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 MONROE - Former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan said he is hoping the economy improves next year by the time he opens his new auto dealership off Ohio 63. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:42 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/former-red-joe-morgan-hopes-to-hit-home-run-with-new-car-dealership-406587.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-17T18:18:42Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/find-out-what-is-ahead-in-2010-today-407808.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 MIDDLETOWN - Twice as many people plan to attend the local business chamber’s Economic Forecast Luncheon to get a glimpse of what’s to come in 2010. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:51:45 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/find-out-what-is-ahead-in-2010-today-407808.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-18T05:51:45Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/ground-breaks-today-for-honda-dealership-in-monroe-405039.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 MONROE - A groundbreaking ceremony is set for today, Nov. 17 for Joe Morgan Honda to be built in Monroe. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:49:51 GMT dewilson@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/ground-breaks-today-for-honda-dealership-in-monroe-405039.html Denise Wilson 2009-11-17T14:49:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/some-eligible-vonage-consumers-will-receive-refunds-405439.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 COLUMBUS - Vonage, an Internet-based phone service, will give refunds to eligible consumers who filed complaints about Vonage between Jan. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:22:48 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/some-eligible-vonage-consumers-will-receive-refunds-405439.html Laura A. Bischoff 2009-11-17T03:22:48Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/ohio-news/gm-reports-1-2b-loss-says-it-shows-progress-404229.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 DETROIT - General Motors Co. said Monday it lost $1.2 billion from the time itleft bankruptcy protection through Sept. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:35:26 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/ohio-news/gm-reports-1-2b-loss-says-it-shows-progress-404229.html TOM KRISHER 2009-11-16T17:35:26Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/airport-to-close-on-site-hotel-in-2010-405000.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 DAYTON - Dayton International Airport will close its city-owned hotel Jan. 31, 2010, which will leave the airport without an on-site hotel for most of 2010 until a planned Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites opens by the end of 2010, the city’s aviation director said Monday, Nov. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:38:15 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/airport-to-close-on-site-hotel-in-2010-405000.html John Nolan 2009-11-16T21:38:15Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/pnc-to-rebrand-local-national-city-branches-404612.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 PNC Financial Services Group announced it will convert the acquired local National City branches in to its brand in February. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:37:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/pnc-to-rebrand-local-national-city-branches-404612.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-16T22:37:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/new-home-building-on-rise-in-township-403681.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 New home construction in Fairfield Twp. appears to be on the rise. More homes have already been built through September than in all of 2008, and that’s a promising sign for township and industry officials. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:59:50 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/new-home-building-on-rise-in-township-403681.html Michael D. Pitman 2009-11-15T23:59:50Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/pulitzer-winner-returning-oxford-403691.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 OXFORD - Award winning New York Times columnist and assistant business and financial editor Gretchen Morgenson will visit Oxford to speak on economic matters at Miami University on Tuesday, Nov. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:55:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/pulitzer-winner-returning-oxford-403691.html Katie Rico 2009-11-15T23:55:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/crane-haulers-leery-of-traveling-through-city-402647.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 HAMILTON - People who haul construction cranes say they are being targeted unfairly by Hamilton police, and the practice is giving the city a business-unfriendly reputation. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:32:49 GMT rwilson@coxohio.com http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/crane-haulers-leery-of-traveling-through-city-402647.html Richard Wilson 2009-11-15T03:32:49Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/business-ethics-linked-to-leadership-message-400913.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 FAIRFIELD - Former Bengals place-kicker Jim Breech said every day is a business owner’s “game day,” and with strong leadership and a consistent message any business can succeed. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:51:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/business-ethics-linked-to-leadership-message-400913.html Michael D. Pitman 2009-11-14T05:51:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/osha-fines-ak-steel-7-000-400912.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 MIDDLETOWN - AK Steel Corp. has received two serious citations and was fined more than $7,000 by OSHA in connection with an incident where a worker was severely burned when he fell into a pit of hot water at Middletown Works. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:27:22 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-business-news/osha-fines-ak-steel-7-000-400912.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-14T03:27:22Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/boehner-calls-health-care-reform-a-monstrosity-398573.html?cxtype=rss_business_4184 While a health care reform bill may have been passed last week, U.S. Rep. John Boehner said he believes Washington is far from reaching any sort of consensus. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:16:20 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/boehner-calls-health-care-reform-a-monstrosity-398573.html Jessica Heffner 2009-11-12T19:16:20Z