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Hurricane likely to bring higher gas prices
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
The brief respite for consumers at the gasoline pump may come to an abrupt end if Tropical Storm Gustav slams into the petroleum-rich Gulf Coast and its numerous refineries, just as Americans begin packing up cars for the Labor Day weekend. Full story »
Durable goods post strong gains in June, July
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008
U.S. factories saw a surprisingly hefty increase in their orders for big-ticket products in July, reflecting continued strength in export sales and a boost to business investment from the government's tax stimulus package. Full story »
Success Story: Thorne Electronics
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Sharing space with the electronics equipment and other supplies in the backshop of Thorne Electronics are three hardhats bearing the business name. They symbolize the company’s growing specialty: installing audio, video and lighting systems in new and custom homes.
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Home Grown: Smells of success at Herban Renewal
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Happiness in a bottle probably would look and smell like the handmade bath and body products of Herban Renewal.
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Biz Matters: Local biz “greenifying”
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Black and red used to be the only two colors business owners cared about.
But now you can add green to the mix. Full story »
Seeking nominations for Outstanding Citizen Award
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Abilene Citizen of the Year Award. Full story »
Biz Profile: Malone Safe & Lock
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
If you have left the keys in your car while it is running, you aren’t alone, says Darrel Jenkins owner of Malone Safe & Lock. Full story »
Biz Person: Craig returns to his boyhood love - antiques
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Depending upon how you look at it, Tom Craig either embarked on a new career or he returned to the antique business. Full story »
Mercado set for Sept. 20
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
The first Business Mercado, sponsored by the Hispanic Business Committee of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce will be held Saturday, Sept. 20. Full story »
Oil industry battens down as Gustav nears Gulf
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Oil companies ramped up preparations to evacuate some facilities as Hurricane Gustav made its way toward the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, becoming a potential threat to the region's extensive oil and natural gas production. Full story »
ICE: Nearly 600 detained in Mississippi plant raid
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
The largest single-workplace immigration raid in U.S. history has caused panic among Hispanic families in this small southern Mississippi town where federal agents rounded up nearly 600 plant workers suspected of being in the country illegally. Full story »
Southwest to trim 190 flights this winter
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Southwest Airlines, which had resisted the kinds of capacity cuts being made by other carriers, will eliminate nearly 200 flights early next year as it struggles with high fuel costs and a weakening economy. Full story »
Consumer confidence improves in August
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Americans became more optimistic about the economy amid declining gas prices in August, marking the biggest jump in two years. Full story »
Wind energy credited for tax-rate drops
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
Stout winds usually draw more curses than praise, but that may not be the case in Nolan and Taylor counties where the tax rate is dropping due to the burgeoning wind industry. Full story »
Lower gas prices drawing Abilenians to pumps
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
Bob Scott, one of many crowding the H-E-B filling station to fill up his car on a rainy Monday, said he was happy to see gas had fallen from around $3.99 a gallon to $3.45 in a matter of weeks. Full story »
