Archives » November 16th, 2007

Industrial production plunges

Industrial production during October dropped to its lowest level in nine months, reflecting continued troubles in the auto and home–building industries.
The Federal Reserve said that output at the nation’s factories, mines and utilities fell by 0.5 percent last month, far below earlier expectations.
An overall warmer-than-normal October also contributed to the […]

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City cracking down on negligent snow shovelers

With the winter season at hand and snow in the forecast for next week, the city sent out a message today saying — they’re checking your walk, and they’re checking it twice.
City officials say they will step up enforcement this year of a city ordinance that requires sidewalks to be cleared of […]

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Holland & Hart launch immigration law blog

Immigration law can be a tricky landscape for employers to navigate.
To offer some direction, local law firm Holland & Hart has launched an Immigration Law blog to help employers understand and comply with immigration laws that frequently change.
The firm’s immigration attorneys will write about developments in employment eligibility and verification programs […]

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Starbucks traffic slows, store expansion cut by 100

For the first time ever, Starbucks saw its in-store traffic drop — by 1 percent — during the summer.
So, the retail coffee giant is taking steps to ensure it’ll meet its growth goals.
The company will launch its first national television advertising campaign today with prime-time ads airing between now and Christmas. […]

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