Michigan economy still searching for bottom Jun 6, 2009
Most office furniture companies remain flat and most industrial groups reported their production schedules are on the soft side. The Institute for Supply Management Greater Grand Rapids survey is a monthly survey of business conditions that includes 45 purchasing managers in the Greater Grand Rapids area and 25 in Kalamazoo. (Dowagiac News, MI)
StandUp For Kids relocates to Atlanta Jun 4, 2009
Carpet manufacturer Beaulieu donated the carpeting, and Hon Furniture donated all the office furniture. provided the funding to build out the outreach center located on the basement level of the building. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
DeVry to replace GM in S&P 500 Jun 3, 2009
As a result, consumer electronics and office furniture retailer Aaron's Inc. will replace DeVry in the Sap 400 and Cbeyond, an internet and communications company, will replace Aaron's in the SlCap 600 both as of the close of trading June 8. DeVry, based in Oakbrook Terrace, is the parent of DeVry University, Advanced Academics, Ross University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Apollo College, Western Career College and Becker Professional Review. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Closing rush ends quietly for Aiken dealer Jun 3, 2009
The showroom and lot once filled with vehicles are now occupied by trash containers and leftover office furniture. On Tuesday, the handful of employees remaining were going through a cleanup list as they prepared to close the doors at the dealership, which has served the Aiken community for almost 10 years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Competitive Altruism: How Do I Look In This Prius? Jun 3, 2009
In the first story, they graduate from college and then find a job with a major company that has a well-appointed lobby and swank office furniture. In the second story, the participants are asked to imagine losing a ticket to a concert but then finding it and heading out to the show. (Time.com)
Genesis shakes up staff, image Jun 2, 2009
When Genesis moved the program from offices on Blackstone and Shaw avenues to a new location on Palm Avenue, the agency left about $50,000 worth of office furniture and equipment, county officials said. The Genesis foster-care agency started using the furniture and equipment. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
County establishes tax abatement guidelines (98) Jun 1, 2009
1600 in an office furniture line-item will be used to purchase computer equipment for Health Inspector Brenda Bell. 2,200 in a capital outlay line item will be used to purchase a desk and shelving for the Kendall County Sheriffs Department. (Boerne Star, TX)
Dealerships close Jun 1, 2009
Since dealers typically employ about 50 people and contract with a handful of suppliers (consider the business that sells paper or office furniture to each dealer), there will be impact within the community. Some economists, however, believe that the impact will be less than expected, since dealers typically have a high turnover rate and technician jobs were in a short supply already. (CNN -- International)
Liberia: 'I'll Defend Their Salaries' May 30, 2009
Mr. Kesselly's budget includes, among other things, $US 180,000 for vehicles purchase, $20,000 for computer and other related equipment, $25,000 for office furniture and furnishings, $150,000 for reconstruction and improvement works, $200,000 for personnel Insurance(Local and International), $75,000 for foreign daily allowance and $300,000 for business development. All for a staff of 75. (allAfrica.com)
Newborns new life May 29, 2009
Richards was busy putting together some office furniture about 10:30 or 11 p.m. when he heard dogs barking outside. He chased off the dogs and watched as the moose found a place to rest. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Marie Sullivan named Goodmans 'Good Gal' May 29, 2009
Design of Sullivan s new office will begin immediately and includes office furniture and other interior materials. Construction will be done by Adolfson & Peterson Construction and Shaw Contract Group will provide flooring. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Staples Profit Falls 33 Percent in 1st Quarter May 28, 2009
They also continued to shy away from buying expensive items like office furniture and printers. For the three months that ended May 2, Staples earned $143 million, or 20 cents per share. (ABC News -- Wire)
Items auctioned, memories remain May 27, 2009
Yet many at the auction, including Kelley, were also there for a good deal on office furniture, paintings, kitchen supplies, old magazines and hundreds of other valuables and not-so-valuables up for bidding. Carolyn Weathers was among those marveling at the items on display, including cast iron pots, a turn-of-the century swivel chair, and an antique cheese cutter. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Congress to Obama: Gitmo plan before money May 25, 2009
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Polish Firm Protests Loss of Iraq Bid May 23, 2009
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Employee says he was victimised over leaks May 23, 2009
Dean Hayes, an administrative assistant who has worked for the department for 24 years, admits he leaked documents to the Opposition showing that Mr Macdonald used departmental funds to buy office furniture for his homes and a television. Further leaked documents embarrassed the minister over the use of government credit cards by departmental liaison officers seconded to his office. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Champion Announces Reductions in Force May 23, 2009
Marshall T. Reynolds, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Champion, said "This restructuring is responsive to the overall national economic situation and its impact on the newspaper industry as a whole, as well as our internal evaluation of efficiencies we had identified as part of our acquisition of the newspaper. Champion is a commercial printer, business forms manufacturer and office products and office furniture supplier in regional markets east of the Mississippi. Champion... (PR Newswire)
Macon Pair Fleeced Prominent Investors May 20, 2009
A Macon man and woman accused of stealing more than $1 million from investors in an alleged Ponzi scheme were sent off to jail in handcuffs Monday. Gary Hutcheson and Saundra Pyles appeared in U.S. District Court Monday to answer multiple charges. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
S.P. Richards selects 20-20 Technologies' Virtual Planner as its online space-planning and sales visualization tool May 20, 2009
These products include consumable office supplies, office furniture, computer supplies, consumer electronics, cleaning and breakroom supplies from all of the major industry manufacturers. S.P. Richards Company markets several private label lines under the brand names of Lorell, Integra, Sparco, Genuine Joe, Nature Saver, Compucessory and Elite Image. (Canada Newswire)
Going Greener May 20, 2009
Getting people and companies to change their ways is hard, said Angela Nahikian, director of global environmental sustainability at Steelcase, which makes recyclable office furniture but had trouble eliminating Styrofoam drinking cups in the office. Corporate food contracts had to be changed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Mayor presents his vision of downtown May 19, 2009
He also mention Main Street improvements that were funded through grants, a facade loan program on Main Street and the Office Furniture International development on Garfield Street. Despite some progress, the area as a whole has stalled for too long, Wright said, "I look at downtown and it is very similar to how it was when I was a kid," he said. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Huntington 'Herald-Dispatch' Names New Publisher May 19, 2009
It was acquired by Huntington-based printing and office furniture company Champion Industries in late 2007. Ads by Google. (MediaWeek.com)
Post 8 is open for business May 16, 2009
The new location also features more office spaces, brand new cherry-wood office furniture, an area for up to 12 troopers to work in, a polygraph room, a room for evidence and a garage. The garage is new and something troopers are really excited about. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Hawaii Superferry to auction array of items from short stay May 16, 2009
Everything from restroom trailers, portable offices, traffic cones, light towers, office furniture, Superferry shirts and shoe scrubbers will go on the auction block at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the former ferry terminal at Kahului Harbor, located at Puunene and Kaahumanu avenues. The Oahu auction will take place at 10 a.m., May 23, at Honolulu Harbor Piers 19 and 20. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Prosecutors: Macon Pair Fleeced Prominent Investors May 15, 2009
A Macon man and woman are due in federal court Monday to face charges of stealing from investors in an alleged Ponzi scheme. Gary Hutcheson and Saundra Pyles both face multiple charges. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Monterey Exploration Ltd. Announces Financial and Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 May 15, 2009
Capital expenditures measure the net cash resources directed to exploring for and developing of oil and gas reserves along with the investment in office furniture and equipment to support Monterey's business activities ... Term or abbreviation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "boe" Barrel(s) of oil equivalent "mcf" Thousand cubic feet "bbl" Barrel "GJ" Gigajoule "LIBOR" London... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Staying Healthy With a Small Busin... May 14, 2009
Evaluate office furniture to see if it is ergonomic and in good repair. A desk that is at the wrong height or a wobbly chair can really be dangerous for an employee's health. (Suite101.com)
Isuzu Motors, Dentsu, IHI, Mitsui Chemicals, Sanyo, Toshiba: Japan Stocks May 12, 2009
The office furniture maker expects a 21 percent rise in operating profit to 5. 4 billion yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
4 Dividend Stocks Showing You the Money May 12, 2009
Mutual fund laggard Legg Mason (NYSE: LM) and office furniture specialist Knoll (NYSE: KNL) shaved their yields by more than 80. Mall operator Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) is slashing its yield by a third. (MSNBC -- Business)
Transmission shop items up for IRS auction May 10, 2009
Among the assets are six lifts (two outdoor and four indoor), transmissions, equipment and office furniture. Bids are expected to begin at 8,547. (Santa Maria Times)
Letters to the editor May 10, 2009
Businesses pay sales tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, office furniture, vehicles and, of course, consumables such as light bulbs and toilet paper. Also, businesses are not exempt from the 0. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Tempe design firm handles LEED work in-house May 8, 2009
Office furniture was Greenguard-certified, including pieces that reduce the need for artificial lighting or those created with recycled materials. The team also earned numerous LEED credits for lighting efficiency, such as task lighting at workstations, open office areas on timers, and offices and conference rooms with motion sensors. (AZCentral -- Business)
HNI announces layoffs; Allsteel division affected May 8, 2009
It s a continuation of decisions that we had made earlier and it s balancing the order we had for office furniture, Carlson said. There is still a decline in the economy, especially in white collar positions, which are primary users of office furniture ... HNI, the second-largest office furniture manufacturer in the world, is the largest employer in Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Kimball fiscal 3Q profit up on land sale May 8, 2009
Office furniture and contract electronics manufacturer posted a profit for its fiscal third quarter of 2009, ended March 31, partially on the sale of undeveloped land and timberland it owned ... Sales of office furniture declined, but sales of furniture to the hospitality industry increased, the company said in a news release. (Louisville Business First, KY)
MedImmune leases new space in Maryland May 7, 2009
At the same time it executed the 10-year lease with MedImmune, a Broad Street Ventures subsidiary bought the new building for $9 million from Patrick Associates, an office furniture company. It secured a $7. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Cinch Energy Corp. Releases First Quarter 2009 Results May 7, 2009
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment March 31, 2009 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accumulated depletion and Net Cost depreciation book value $ $ $ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Petroleum and natural gas properties 199,361,530 (66,839,728) 132,521,802 Office furniture and equipment 269,386 (269,013) 373 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Council adopts mailbox access plan May 7, 2009
The funds will be used to purchase office furniture and a 1,515 charge for a high back executive chair caught Brogan s attention. Lucette Brewing Company, 910 Hudson Road, was granted a wholesale beer license. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
* New directions in home furnishings May 6, 2009
Among the technical coups were Vegetal, an intricately molded plastic chair by the brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra, and Konstantin Grcics 360X collection of office furniture for Magis, another innovation in advanced plastics. Equally ingenious were Paul Cocksedges lights for Flos, one of which is switched on by placing a flower into a vase and switched off when the flower is removed, and the eco-savvy 10-Unit series of furniture designed by Shigeru Ban for Artek, made from... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
New airport ready to fly, as sun sets on old facility May 5, 2009
The office furniture began arriving Friday afternoon making life a little easier for Johnson and Priscilla Dickens, the airport s entire staff. There are still 24 airplanes based at the old airport, according to Johnson. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Basin gets stimulus helpLocal schools, law enforcement, maintenance projects to benefit May 3, 2009
Ray W wrote on May 2, 2009 9:49 PM:" I can see it now, County Sheriff funds Search and Rescue CAT with stimulus fund.Or Chief of Police uses Stimulus funds to outfit new building with new office furniture ". Cloudbase Dave wrote on May 2, 2009 6:00 PM:" Yes this also good news! "HOWEVER" will the Anointed Ones use the Stinkulus Funds to pay off (balance out) the school's $2.4 million dollar budget problem or leave that for another time? ". (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Giga-tronics Reports Fourth Quarter and FY 2009 Results May 2, 2009
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (In thousands except share data) ------------------- March 28, March 29, 2009 2008 --------- --------- Assets Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,518 $ 1,845 Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $102 and $93, respectively 3,110 2,693 Inventories, net 5,409 5,008 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 430 383 --------- --------- Total current assets 10,467 9,929 --------- --------- Property and equipment Leasehold improvements 373 373... (Primezone Releases)
CompX Reports First Quarter 2009 Results May 2, 2009
Among the factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, general economic and political conditions, changes in raw material and other operating costs, demand for office furniture, service industry employment levels, competitive products and prices, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the introduction of trade barriers, potential difficulties in integrating completed acquisitions, the ability to sustain or increase operating income... (PR Newswire)
The River charts a new course in Ellensburg Apr 29, 2009
Harmon relocated to the West Side and worked a number of different sales jobs, anything from forklifts to office furniture. While living in Orting he started attending church. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Community Resource Board Cuts Back Funding Estimates Apr 28, 2009
The budget also was based, however, on the executive director utilizing a home office, as it does not include any rented space or office furniture. Members of the personnel board will interview five candidates for the executive director position this Thursday. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
In Buner, Fear Remains After the Taliban Retreat Apr 28, 2009
An aid office belonging to the World Health Organization was ransacked, supplies of cooking oil were looted, and office furniture was hurled out. Women were barred from public places, and barbers were forbidden from shaving beards. (Time.com)
Prison librarian charged in fraud case Apr 28, 2009
Pitones filed a worker s compensation injury claim July 1, 2004, stating she hurt her shoulder and back while moving office furniture out of her work area, according to the press release. Pitones was initially off for a year as she stated that she was unable to work full time. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
REGION: Local legislators against Prop. 1A Apr 20, 2009
He also got 1 million for office furniture in the controller's office deleted. The San Diego Taxpayers Association said it opposes Props. (North County Times)
Twitter activist goes into hiding Apr 18, 2009
Fire broke out in one wing of the parliament, and the protesters vented their fury by wrecking computers and office furniture. "Not only did we underestimate the power of Twitter and the internet, we also underestimated the explosive anger among young people at the Government's policies and electoral fraud," Ms Morar said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Attorneys -- the Biggest Desk Potatoes Around -- Start Eyeing Treadmill, Standing Desks Apr 17, 2009
Architects and office furniture retailers say law firms aren't abandoning their traditional wood furnishings en masse, but they are beginning to embrace new office furniture technology and styles ... Edmund "Bud" Klipa is president of Details, the division of the office furniture maker Steelcase that sold the sit-to-stand desks to Quarles & Brady ... who were searching for office furniture that would promote wellness and help cut down on stress. (Law.com)
Virco Announces Fourth Quarter Results and Cash Dividend Apr 17, 2009
Such factors include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic conditions including raw material, energy and freight costs; the seasonality of our markets; the markets for school and office furniture generally; the specific markets and customers with which we conduct our principal business; and the response of competitors to our price increases. See our materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Report on Form 10K for the year ended January 31, 2009... (Primezone Releases)
Aaron drops Rents from its name Apr 15, 2009
Aaron's Office Furniture. Aaron Rents Inc.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
STAPLES Canada collects 1.3 million used cartridges Apr 15, 2009
3 million used cartridges. RICHMOND HILL, ON, April 15 /CNW/ - Thanks a million Canada. (Canada Newswire)
Leggett & Platt First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call Apr 14, 2009
Leggett & Platt is North America's leading independent manufacturer of: a) components for residential furniture and bedding; b) components for office furniture; c) drawn steel wire; d) automotive seat support and lumbar systems; e) carpet underlay; f) adjustable beds; and g) bedding industry machinery. Leggett's common stock (symbol LEG) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index. (PR Newswire)
We may all freeze while lawmakers skirt hard choices Apr 13, 2009
This is just rearranging the office furniture, and maybe giving state energy director Steve Haagenson a promotion to commissioner. Haagenson would probably get a pay raise. (Anchorage Daily News)
Oregon House: No smoking when kids are in the car Apr 11, 2009
First they vote to give themselves a big fat raise,get new office furniture and then this. There a re serious issues that Oregon faces and these morons come up with moral issues. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Clinic in Northglenn files for Chapter 7 Apr 11, 2009
That includes about $40,000 in Medicaid, Medicare and insurance accounts receivable, as well as examining tables, office furniture and medical equipment. Its biggest creditors include GE Health Care Financial Services, to which it owes $63,730 for a heathcare computer system, and IronStone Bank. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Askren, HNI board of directors take pay cut Apr 9, 2009
HNI, the second-largest office furniture manufacturer in the world, is the largest employer in Muscatine. It is the parent company of the HON Co. and Allsteel, which jointly employ about 4,000 people in Muscatine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Back at square one Apr 9, 2009
And week after week, factories and everything in them have gone on the auction block: piles of caulk guns, screen doors, forklifts and office furniture selling at pennies on the dollar. Steven Petitt, a broker for commercial real estate giant CB Richard Ellis, says that of an estimated 80 million square feet of industrial space in Elkhart County, more than 9 million square feet is listed for sale. (MSNBC -- Business)
Online Media Versus Print For Marke... Apr 7, 2009
Business-to-business " is time consuming and unpopular among sales people, who dislike the risk of rejection, and business purchasers, who dislike being interrupted. It can be effective with a well-written script and a list of likely prospects. An advantage is that the caller makes personal contact with the prospect and can ask questions to uncover needs. The objective is not to make a sale but to gain an appointment for a visit. Jeff Hardesty, sales trainer and consultant with the Cold Call... (Suite101.com)
Kevin Allen / H-P staff Jim Lester of Wyncroft Winery in Buchanan pours some wine. march 3, 2009 Apr 6, 2009
Wyncroft produced its first crop in 1998 and was incorporated in 2000, leading Jim to leave his job with a South Bend office furniture and design firm and Rae Lee to stop working as a real estate agent. Jim said running a business together strengthened his relationship with Rae Lee. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
HNI announces more layoffs (72) Apr 5, 2009
MUSCATINE, Iowa HNI Corp. officials said the economy s dragging effects on office furniture sales forced another round of layoffs Thursday in Muscatine ... HNI, the second-largest office furniture manufacturer in the world, is the largest employer in Muscatine ... The economy has diminished demand for office furniture by reducing companies staffs and capital budgets, Carlson said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NY TIMES threatens to shut down BOSTON GLOBE... Apr 4, 2009
You can pay through the nose for sexy office buildings in Longwood and the West End (and the mod office furniture that comes with them). You can pay for oversold machinery. (The Drudge Report)
International Education Center opens to public Apr 3, 2009
Over the next several days the movers will be taking the remaining office furniture and other items to the education center and by the end of the week the old Palmatory Street office building will be almost empty. The future use of the building is still in question, but the shop building and storage facilities on Palmatory will continue to be used for heavy equipment and field equipment storage. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Fresno teachers union quarrel spills into courtroom Apr 2, 2009
Turner said there are concerns over how much Gadams spent on new office furniture. "We wanted to see the line item in the budget, and he wouldn't show us.". (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gateway Energy Reports Year End 2008 Financial Results Apr 1, 2009
GATEWAY ENERGY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, 2008 2007 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $1,789,029 $1,807,224 Trade accounts receivable 969,859 1,852,849 Insurance receivable 1,750,000 - Prepaid expenses and other assets 176,565 41,812 Total current assets 4,685,453 3,701,885 Property and Equipment, at cost Gas gathering, processing and transportation 12,796,424 11,120,558 Net profits production interest 763,909 - Office furniture and other... (PR Newswire)
