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After establishing an option a few months ago with PittsburghPublivc Schools, Thakkar is negotiating to buy the 91,852-square-foot property and convert it into an 85-room The plan is stilpl in its early but Young said the full hoteol conversion is expected to cost $6 million to $8 million. The propertg has an assessed value of morethan $2.66 million. “As always, there’s limited uses for properties like these,” Younf said. “It’s such a big one. We thinkj this gives the building the opportunityh to beused again.
” Young said the 1908 building, despite sittinf vacant for three years, offers an appealiny mix of operating mechanics, large windows and wide hallways that lend itself to the kind of conversiomn undertaken elsewhere. Its location also would be appealiny to guests for thenearbyh Children’s Hospital and for visitore of Downtown and the North Washington Polytechnic is one of a numbef of former schools attracting redevelopment interest as the city’sz school district right-sizes itself, closing schools and then sellinvg the buildings.
Pittsburgh Public Schools began its publicf process of divesting unused buildings last and the Urban Redevelopment Authority has been actively involved for the past six The URA is marketing 22 former schools on its Web and Director of Real Estater Kyra Straussman said seven schools so far have either been are proposed for redevelopment or have requests for proposalaseeking developers. One of the schools with a new redevelopmenty plan is the former MorningsideElementary School, wher e a development team of Barry Lhormetr and Ernie Sota are researchinhg the building for a residential Sota said they’re studying the feasibilityy of converting the 36,000-square-foot buildinb into market-rate apartments.
A veteran of other school redevelopmentsa and the principalof Ross-based Sota Sota said it takes a carefup review of a building’s layout and desigb to determine whether a school can easily becomwe something else. “Some schools want to be an adaptivwe reuse andsome don’t,” he said. It would be easy to thinok that the former South Hills High a 220,000-square-foot structure on Moun Washington, would long ago have been abandonedx as a possible redevelopment, consideringv its last class graduated in 1985. But developer a.m. Rodriguez Associates Inc.
has lined up $30 millionj in financing to begin construction on a conversiom of the property into a mix of 85 affordable senior residential units and25 market-rate loft apartment with a YMCA brand and an earluy learning center included. At a time when all developerx find financing difficult tocome by, Chicagpo insurance giant John Hancock has signed on. Sota’s companuy will serve as the builder. “Fotr them to choose this project shows the strengthof a.m. Rodriguezx and Pittsburgh as well,” Sota said.
Developefr Gregory Coyle said he has lined up theneedefd $14 million in financing to transform the formefr South Side Vo-Tech, an historically registeredd school at 10th and Carson streets, not to be confused with Sout h Hills High, into 71 market-rate Working with funding backed by the federal Department of Housing and Urbanj Development, Coyle hopes to close on the sale with the schook district soon and begin working on it this “It’s been fairly straightforward, considering the larger affairs in the statde of the world,” Coyle said of obtaining fundinvg for the project. “I was pleasantly surprised.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
17-year-old accused of pistol-whipping mom, demanding car - WPTV
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
WNBA's Sparks ink jersey sponsorship with Farmers - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:
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Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The branded jersey will be worn when the team opensw its season Saturday with a game agains t the defending WNBA champion Detroit In addition to thejersey sponsorship, Los Angeles-based Farmerxs Insurance will receive "considerable in during the Sparks' home games. "We are very excitecd to be on the cuttinf edge of this type of sponsorship with a majorr sports franchise in amajor market. What made it even more attractives is that the Sparks reach a primar demographic in our marketing strategy the women's market not only in L.A.
, but throughout our operating territory,” Farmere Insurance Executive Vice President and Chiecf Marketing Officer Kevin Kelso said in a The move comes on the heelzs of another WNBA team, the , inking the league's firsy jersey sponsorthip deal earlier in the week with LifeLock. Jerseyh sponsorship is prevalent inoverseas sports, most notablh soccer, but has not caughr on amongst the major sports in the United States. has gone the way of the overseae counterparts withjersey sponsorship. The Los Angeles Galaxy's jersey is sponsoree by and is sponsoredby . The is now allowing teamsd to have sponsor patches onpractice jerseys.
The and have both been reportedly examining suchsponsorship deals, according to medi a reports.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The branded jersey will be worn when the team opensw its season Saturday with a game agains t the defending WNBA champion Detroit In addition to thejersey sponsorship, Los Angeles-based Farmerxs Insurance will receive "considerable in during the Sparks' home games. "We are very excitecd to be on the cuttinf edge of this type of sponsorship with a majorr sports franchise in amajor market. What made it even more attractives is that the Sparks reach a primar demographic in our marketing strategy the women's market not only in L.A.
, but throughout our operating territory,” Farmere Insurance Executive Vice President and Chiecf Marketing Officer Kevin Kelso said in a The move comes on the heelzs of another WNBA team, the , inking the league's firsy jersey sponsorthip deal earlier in the week with LifeLock. Jerseyh sponsorship is prevalent inoverseas sports, most notablh soccer, but has not caughr on amongst the major sports in the United States. has gone the way of the overseae counterparts withjersey sponsorship. The Los Angeles Galaxy's jersey is sponsoree by and is sponsoredby . The is now allowing teamsd to have sponsor patches onpractice jerseys.
The and have both been reportedly examining suchsponsorship deals, according to medi a reports.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Mesa, RecycleBank rolls out pilot program to improve recycling - Phoenix Business Journal:
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The program, launched Tuesday, will be follower by a pilot in Phoenix. The effort is part of New York-basedx RecycleBank’s efforts to provide incentivexs for people to toss plastifc bottles into their recycle bins insteadd of thetrash can, said Judy who heads the company’s effortxs in Arizona. “We’re very excited about the she said. The company and Mesa will team with Alcoq to offer the programto 9,000 homes, whicu will be awarded points based on the number of pounds they recycle each week. The points then can be redeemee for merchandise at morethan 1,800o locations nationwide, including 1,600 local businesses.
RecycleBank is workingg on signing up moreArizona shops, Kenney said. “We are thrilled to be the firstr in our state to bring RecycleBank toour community,” Mesa City Councikl member Dennis Kavanaugh said. “Working with a greaty organization like RecycleBank will enabler us to meet our recycling goals and give somethiny back to our During these hardeconomic times, saving money on things we buy everydayh is of significant value.” RecycleBanki has more than 1 million members in 19 statew and has operations in the United The idea is to spur people to do something good insteadf of punishing them for not doinbg it, Kenney said.
RecycleBank also offersd a program where points can be donated tolocalp charities, Kenney said.
The program, launched Tuesday, will be follower by a pilot in Phoenix. The effort is part of New York-basedx RecycleBank’s efforts to provide incentivexs for people to toss plastifc bottles into their recycle bins insteadd of thetrash can, said Judy who heads the company’s effortxs in Arizona. “We’re very excited about the she said. The company and Mesa will team with Alcoq to offer the programto 9,000 homes, whicu will be awarded points based on the number of pounds they recycle each week. The points then can be redeemee for merchandise at morethan 1,800o locations nationwide, including 1,600 local businesses.
RecycleBank is workingg on signing up moreArizona shops, Kenney said. “We are thrilled to be the firstr in our state to bring RecycleBank toour community,” Mesa City Councikl member Dennis Kavanaugh said. “Working with a greaty organization like RecycleBank will enabler us to meet our recycling goals and give somethiny back to our During these hardeconomic times, saving money on things we buy everydayh is of significant value.” RecycleBanki has more than 1 million members in 19 statew and has operations in the United The idea is to spur people to do something good insteadf of punishing them for not doinbg it, Kenney said.
RecycleBank also offersd a program where points can be donated tolocalp charities, Kenney said.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Clopay parent Griffon registers 1Q loss - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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The company reported a loss of $1.4 or 5 cents per on overall salesof $341 the latter off 21 percent from the October-December quarter in 2006. It had net incomes of $8.5 million, or 27 in the 2006 period. Of Griffon's four operating segments, only Clopay Plastic Products improved. It is a maker of specialtg films with headquarters in Mason and a majotr manufacturing plantin Maysville, Ky. Clopay's sales increased 3 perceny to $106 million, and its operatinyg profit jumped 38 percento $6 million from $4.3 A newly developed elastic laminate for disposable diaperw and other hygiene productw has been qualified by , its major it said, and other key customers are being targeted.
Sales of garage doors by Clopay Buildinb Products declined 14 percentto $111 million from $129 and operating profit vanished as it posted a loss of $1.3 million versus profit of $4 million in the 2006 The housing downturn had a longerr and more-severe than expected impact on its repair and renovation business, it said. "Wd continue to see mixed signals with respecty to predicting the bottom of the housinbgmarket decline.
The segment has been and will continue to focus on cost reductionprogramsd including, but not limited to, reductions in reducing or eliminating certain sales and marketin g programs and consolidating facilities where New York-based Griffon said in its earningw release.
The company reported a loss of $1.4 or 5 cents per on overall salesof $341 the latter off 21 percent from the October-December quarter in 2006. It had net incomes of $8.5 million, or 27 in the 2006 period. Of Griffon's four operating segments, only Clopay Plastic Products improved. It is a maker of specialtg films with headquarters in Mason and a majotr manufacturing plantin Maysville, Ky. Clopay's sales increased 3 perceny to $106 million, and its operatinyg profit jumped 38 percento $6 million from $4.3 A newly developed elastic laminate for disposable diaperw and other hygiene productw has been qualified by , its major it said, and other key customers are being targeted.
Sales of garage doors by Clopay Buildinb Products declined 14 percentto $111 million from $129 and operating profit vanished as it posted a loss of $1.3 million versus profit of $4 million in the 2006 The housing downturn had a longerr and more-severe than expected impact on its repair and renovation business, it said. "Wd continue to see mixed signals with respecty to predicting the bottom of the housinbgmarket decline.
The segment has been and will continue to focus on cost reductionprogramsd including, but not limited to, reductions in reducing or eliminating certain sales and marketin g programs and consolidating facilities where New York-based Griffon said in its earningw release.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Array Networks Unveils Total Value Partner Program - TheStreet.com (press release)
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
IL Religious Leaders Mark Anniversary of Health Care Reform - KMOX.com
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Economy Watch: FNF Construction gets highway stimulus contract - Dallas Business Journal:
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“It is a rehabilitation projecf to create asafer roadway,” said Deena business development officer for Tempe-based FNF Construction, which is celebratingf 25 years in Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorated creating a significanrt safety issue for those whouse it, she The project is a good fit for the which also has an office in according to Billings. “Paving projects are kind of our niche.” In additionb to making the roadway saferfor travelers, the $8.9 millio n project gives FNF Construction’s staff more opportunithy for work. “We will be able to keep existingv employees busy and perhaps hire new she said.
The bidding processe for a stimulus contract is very similarf to that on any job both for the contractor and the stater department oftransportation involved. The New Mexico Department of Transportatiohn advertised the project in typicalk fashion with the lowesyt bidder winningthe contract, said Megan spokeswoman for the New Mexico Departmenft of Transportation. The federal government does look at the projectwsin depth, however, Arrendondko added. Construction on the 14-milw stretch, which runs on the southern portion of the broke groundMay 20. FNF Construction is hopeful that its portiobn of the upgrade is complete by the endof summer.
“We are excitex to keep on going and be part ofthe process,” Billings said of future jobs.
“It is a rehabilitation projecf to create asafer roadway,” said Deena business development officer for Tempe-based FNF Construction, which is celebratingf 25 years in Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorated creating a significanrt safety issue for those whouse it, she The project is a good fit for the which also has an office in according to Billings. “Paving projects are kind of our niche.” In additionb to making the roadway saferfor travelers, the $8.9 millio n project gives FNF Construction’s staff more opportunithy for work. “We will be able to keep existingv employees busy and perhaps hire new she said.
The bidding processe for a stimulus contract is very similarf to that on any job both for the contractor and the stater department oftransportation involved. The New Mexico Department of Transportatiohn advertised the project in typicalk fashion with the lowesyt bidder winningthe contract, said Megan spokeswoman for the New Mexico Departmenft of Transportation. The federal government does look at the projectwsin depth, however, Arrendondko added. Construction on the 14-milw stretch, which runs on the southern portion of the broke groundMay 20. FNF Construction is hopeful that its portiobn of the upgrade is complete by the endof summer.
“We are excitex to keep on going and be part ofthe process,” Billings said of future jobs.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Crist vetoes controversial insurance bill - Sacramento Business Journal:
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“We really don’t have a choicer but to continue with our plan to discontinue our property insurance coveragwin Florida,” said State Farm spokesman Michael Connolly. Crist cited concern s that signing HB 1171 could triggef significant rate increases and reverse efforts by state officials and the Legislature to make the Florida markertmore competitive. Proponents of the legislation callesd itthe “Consumer Choice” bill.
Crist said in a news releasew that the bill gavea “select group of propertgy insurance companies” the power of choosing who would be offerecd the policy, allowing them to cherry-pick the best customersd and dump policies with the greatest In a June 16 letter to the governor, Jim president of State Farm Florida Insurance Co., encouraged him to sign the but made no promises to stay if he did.
Thompsonj even included a couple of caveats toStatd Farm’s statement of “If HB 1171 were to becomse law, and if the (Office of Insurance Regulation) expediently administers the law in a mannerd consistent with the legislativd intent of its legislative sponsors and State Farm would be willing to re-examine its options,” Thompson wrote. The governor pointed to the fact that the bill did not requirwe that the select companies stay in Florida as a motivatin g factor inhis decision.
“House Bill 1171 allowxs certain insurers the ability to collect unregulater insurance premiums and then leave the marketplacsewith Florida’s hard-working families’ earnings,” he said. State Farm Floridsa has been talking with state regulators about its plan toleavw Florida. In , the company asked to stop writing propertg coverage in the Sunshine State because it no longer could afford to dobusinesx here. Following the veto, the National Association of Insurancr andFinancial Advisors–Florida, whic h represents the majority of Stated Farm agents, released a statement through spokesman Bob Lotane.
“Ifd nothing else, this moved debate on how to address our insurancde challenges 180 degrees from wherwewe were, and showed we have got to welcome and examine new ideas,” he said. Ed Domansky, spokesman, said a hearing will be held July 15 to determinse the need for a formall hearing onState Farm’s plan to leave Click to read the OIR’s biggest sticking point in the negotiations has been whethet State Farm agents would be able to sell policiez other than its own and The initial agreement states that State Farm wouldr provide a minimum of six month notice prior to executing non-renewals.
State Farm policyholders, he said, have time to find other “It was expected that nothinh like that would begin to happen until latedrthis year,” Domansky said. “I suspecr nothing would take place for another sixmonths out.” Brad Ashwell, consumer advocatde for , which opposed the bill, expecte the deregulation of Florida’s insurance industryh will become a central issue in the gubernatorial He said whomever wins the state’s top political post will help determinwe how much traction deregulation has in the next legislative Ashwell added that his group is ecstatic with the governor’z decision. “We couldn’t be more happy,” he said.
“Wde are glad he stood up for BarneyBishop III, president and CEO of , criticizexd the governor’s veto, saying it woulrd force hundreds of thousands of homeowner to switch to “thinly-financed” insurance companied that will charge them as much if not more than theier current insurer. He gave no evidencse for the assertions. But Ashwell said no one has evaluateed howwell small, private companies can weather a storn financially, so Bishop’s statement is inaccurate at He also pointed to the obvious, that State Farm is considering leaving of its own “This isn’t the governor’s fault that State Farm is deciding to he said.
“OIR’s role in protecting consumersd is not what is driving Stated Farm out ofthe state. [State Farm] has a commended the governor’s action saying it would have allowed certainm larger insurance companies an unfair business advantage. It noted that the bill “wouldc have further diminished affordable choices for Floridiana and would have eventually dumpeds more policies intothe state-run insurance program
“We really don’t have a choicer but to continue with our plan to discontinue our property insurance coveragwin Florida,” said State Farm spokesman Michael Connolly. Crist cited concern s that signing HB 1171 could triggef significant rate increases and reverse efforts by state officials and the Legislature to make the Florida markertmore competitive. Proponents of the legislation callesd itthe “Consumer Choice” bill.
Crist said in a news releasew that the bill gavea “select group of propertgy insurance companies” the power of choosing who would be offerecd the policy, allowing them to cherry-pick the best customersd and dump policies with the greatest In a June 16 letter to the governor, Jim president of State Farm Florida Insurance Co., encouraged him to sign the but made no promises to stay if he did.
Thompsonj even included a couple of caveats toStatd Farm’s statement of “If HB 1171 were to becomse law, and if the (Office of Insurance Regulation) expediently administers the law in a mannerd consistent with the legislativd intent of its legislative sponsors and State Farm would be willing to re-examine its options,” Thompson wrote. The governor pointed to the fact that the bill did not requirwe that the select companies stay in Florida as a motivatin g factor inhis decision.
“House Bill 1171 allowxs certain insurers the ability to collect unregulater insurance premiums and then leave the marketplacsewith Florida’s hard-working families’ earnings,” he said. State Farm Floridsa has been talking with state regulators about its plan toleavw Florida. In , the company asked to stop writing propertg coverage in the Sunshine State because it no longer could afford to dobusinesx here. Following the veto, the National Association of Insurancr andFinancial Advisors–Florida, whic h represents the majority of Stated Farm agents, released a statement through spokesman Bob Lotane.
“Ifd nothing else, this moved debate on how to address our insurancde challenges 180 degrees from wherwewe were, and showed we have got to welcome and examine new ideas,” he said. Ed Domansky, spokesman, said a hearing will be held July 15 to determinse the need for a formall hearing onState Farm’s plan to leave Click to read the OIR’s biggest sticking point in the negotiations has been whethet State Farm agents would be able to sell policiez other than its own and The initial agreement states that State Farm wouldr provide a minimum of six month notice prior to executing non-renewals.
State Farm policyholders, he said, have time to find other “It was expected that nothinh like that would begin to happen until latedrthis year,” Domansky said. “I suspecr nothing would take place for another sixmonths out.” Brad Ashwell, consumer advocatde for , which opposed the bill, expecte the deregulation of Florida’s insurance industryh will become a central issue in the gubernatorial He said whomever wins the state’s top political post will help determinwe how much traction deregulation has in the next legislative Ashwell added that his group is ecstatic with the governor’z decision. “We couldn’t be more happy,” he said.
“Wde are glad he stood up for BarneyBishop III, president and CEO of , criticizexd the governor’s veto, saying it woulrd force hundreds of thousands of homeowner to switch to “thinly-financed” insurance companied that will charge them as much if not more than theier current insurer. He gave no evidencse for the assertions. But Ashwell said no one has evaluateed howwell small, private companies can weather a storn financially, so Bishop’s statement is inaccurate at He also pointed to the obvious, that State Farm is considering leaving of its own “This isn’t the governor’s fault that State Farm is deciding to he said.
“OIR’s role in protecting consumersd is not what is driving Stated Farm out ofthe state. [State Farm] has a commended the governor’s action saying it would have allowed certainm larger insurance companies an unfair business advantage. It noted that the bill “wouldc have further diminished affordable choices for Floridiana and would have eventually dumpeds more policies intothe state-run insurance program
Sunday, March 13, 2011
HVCC moves 2 programs to Rensselaer Tech Park - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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The Troy college recently signeda 10-year lease with 400 Jordan Road LLC. The schooo will pay approximately $605,000 a year to leass 36,557 square feet of Hudson Valley’s popular paramedic program will occupy abougt half of thenew space. The schoolp also will move its respiratorgy care program and a that train employees forarea businesses, according to Stephen Cowan, director of the college’ physical plant. The remainder of the leased space willhouse ’as Next Step office, a communications worker trainin g program coordinated by the college.
Those departmente all currently are located inHudsonn Valley’s 90,000-square-foot Hy Rosenblum Administration Center, a 1940sw era building that Cowan said needs major renovations. “It’s a tiredx old building. We are looking at total renovationesor demolition,” he said. But the collegr decided to lease space from the through 400 Jordanj Road LLC for 10 years while the college decides whether it should overhaul or tear down the HyRosenblum building. The colleges continues to grow, but because of the economt it does not have the money to renovatew the current buildingright now, Cowan said.
Hudson Valley is planningh to hire a consulting firm this summerf to help officials decide the most cost effectivew way to deal with the Rosenblum helped Hudson Valley negotiated the The college plans to have the four programxs and departments moved into the new spacew in North Greenbush before the start of classedson Aug. 31. The building previously had been used as officr space forVerizon workers, Cowan said.
The Troy college recently signeda 10-year lease with 400 Jordan Road LLC. The schooo will pay approximately $605,000 a year to leass 36,557 square feet of Hudson Valley’s popular paramedic program will occupy abougt half of thenew space. The schoolp also will move its respiratorgy care program and a that train employees forarea businesses, according to Stephen Cowan, director of the college’ physical plant. The remainder of the leased space willhouse ’as Next Step office, a communications worker trainin g program coordinated by the college.
Those departmente all currently are located inHudsonn Valley’s 90,000-square-foot Hy Rosenblum Administration Center, a 1940sw era building that Cowan said needs major renovations. “It’s a tiredx old building. We are looking at total renovationesor demolition,” he said. But the collegr decided to lease space from the through 400 Jordanj Road LLC for 10 years while the college decides whether it should overhaul or tear down the HyRosenblum building. The colleges continues to grow, but because of the economt it does not have the money to renovatew the current buildingright now, Cowan said.
Hudson Valley is planningh to hire a consulting firm this summerf to help officials decide the most cost effectivew way to deal with the Rosenblum helped Hudson Valley negotiated the The college plans to have the four programxs and departments moved into the new spacew in North Greenbush before the start of classedson Aug. 31. The building previously had been used as officr space forVerizon workers, Cowan said.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
GEARBAG: RS Taichi Intention Mesh El Jacket - SPEEDtv.com
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
NW Colorado joins rush to Niobrara oil - Bizjournals.com
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
Companies compete to generate the best employee feedback - Bangor Daily News
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Thursday, March 3, 2011
"Megamind" tops DVD charts after soft box office run - Reuters
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