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Bizjournals, a sister publicationh of the , used a five-part formula to determinr a high-tech index from the high-tech sectors in the 100 largesy metro areas in theUnited States. Wichita has 66.1 jobs per high-tecuh company, according to the far and away the best percentagre of thecities polled. The city has 112.1 high-tech jobs per 1,0000 private-sector jobs. Wichita’s high-tech indec is 4.17. While the city’s placement No. 9 behind the likes of No. 1 San Calif., No. 2 Washington, D.C. and No. 3 Bostonn — might come as a surpriser to some of thelargetr markets, local high-tech experts weren’t blown away by the results. “I’mj not surprised at all.
We’ve builyt some of the most technologically advanced aircraft inthe world,” says John executive director of the (NIAR) at . “If you think about the business jets and the technology that goes into thoseejets today, it doesn’t surprise me at The study focused on Level I high-tech industries, a group defined by the as businessew where at least a quarter of all employees are directlhy involved in technology-oriented But it is important to note the raw statistics were takebn from the ’s 2006 County Business Patternw report, which was released last year, and a 2007 Americanb Community Survey that was released earlier this year.
The statistices come from a time span when the aviatiomn industry was stablein Wichita. Since November, the major airplane manufacturerse in thecity — , , and Boeingf IDS Wichita — have laid off nearly 10,000 workers. More layoffs have affected areaaviatiom subcontractors, as well. The layoffs woulcd likely hurtthe city’s But the statistics offer a remindefr of Wichita’s success in the high-tech sector. “Thizs is a cyclical business, and there are a lot of factors goingv againstgeneral aviation,” says Lyndon Wells, chairman of the Greaterr Wichita Economic Development Coalition. “We also know that therwe will be betterdays ahead.
” Pete president of the , is concerne about the future of high-techb workers if education budgets continue to get cut. “Yoyu have state governments, not just here but all over the that are really cuttinfglarge percentages,” he says. Gustaf says when educatioh is trimmed, future skille workers are left behind. In the end, it’ds the local high-tech businesses that get hurt. Kansas City ranked No. 44 in the ranking with a -0.21 index. Oklahoma City came in No. 71 at -2.06 and Omaha was No. 66 at -1.92.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
New Coke bottle at The Ted on July 16 - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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The new “21st Century” version of the previous which stood for12 years, features a programmable screen that can produce millions of The screen also servesw as the iconic Coca-Cola The outside of the bottle is made of a polycarbonatw high-impact material and traced in 3,00 0 tri-colored Light-Emitting Diodes Coca-Cola and executives, includingb Hank Aaron, will headline a special ceremonyy at home plate before the start of the Brave s July 16 game against the New York Mets. Duringt the game, Coca-Cola and the Braves will distributs genuine pieces of memorabilia from theoriginal Coca-Cola Sky Field bottle to a numbet of lucky Braves fans.
On July 17 and 18, Coca-Colw (NYSE: KO) also will sponsor “Recyclingy Nights.” And on July 18, there will be a concerg by All American Rejects after theBraves game.
The new “21st Century” version of the previous which stood for12 years, features a programmable screen that can produce millions of The screen also servesw as the iconic Coca-Cola The outside of the bottle is made of a polycarbonatw high-impact material and traced in 3,00 0 tri-colored Light-Emitting Diodes Coca-Cola and executives, includingb Hank Aaron, will headline a special ceremonyy at home plate before the start of the Brave s July 16 game against the New York Mets. Duringt the game, Coca-Cola and the Braves will distributs genuine pieces of memorabilia from theoriginal Coca-Cola Sky Field bottle to a numbet of lucky Braves fans.
On July 17 and 18, Coca-Colw (NYSE: KO) also will sponsor “Recyclingy Nights.” And on July 18, there will be a concerg by All American Rejects after theBraves game.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Buying and leasing office space offer different advantages - bizjournals:
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Buying a property represents amuch longer-term financial commitmen t than leasing and, as such, requires a realisti assessment by the potential purchaser of the company’s futures prospects. Companies anticipating significantf growth need to decide whether to purchase property that is large enouguh to accommodate growth and whether they can leasee unused spaceuntil it’s needed. The potential rental incomr that leasing unused space coulcd generate should be taken into Space is less of an issuer when leasing anoffice since, if it becomeas too small the company has the optioj of not renewing its lease.
That flexibility also can be useful if market changes show that a move to a differenrt location would be On theother hand, renters can be facedd with unwelcome disruption should the landlordd decide to terminate the lease. Purchasing requires more cash up frontgthan leasing. The initial outlay when purchasing includes a substantial down payment as well as the cost of inspectionzand appraisals, loan-related fees and other closing costs.
The upsidwe is that, in contrast with a firm that leases space, the purchaser will own an assetf that can besold — hopefully at a According to online office spacs referral and information networ k OfficeFinder LLC, business owners purchasing officer space can expect to make a down payment betweehn 10 percent and 25 percent of the purchasr price. By comparison, the up front cost involved in leasingf a space usually is limiter to just acouple months’ rent. Another factor potential buyers should consider is the effect of the down paymen t on working capital available to financeethe company’s growth.
A number of othedr issues should factor into the buyint orleasing decision, such as taxes, maintenance costs and potential interest and rental rate changes. Renters, for example, usuallu don’t have to worry about regular maintenancer costs, which are normally the responsibilityt of theproperty owner. However, should they wish to make significanrt alterations to theleased space, they can do so only with the landlord’s consent. Property owners, on the othe r hand, are free to make whatever changes they Purchasers also have the advantage of knowinf in advance what their future monthly loan paymentswill be, especialluy when they have a fixed-rated loan.
Tenants, on the other are likely to face regular increasesx in rental rates and need tobudgegt accordingly. Leasing initially may look like thecheaperr option, said Tim Hatlestad, president of the Certifiexd Commercial Investment Member Institute, but to help reach a business owners should carry out an after-tax analysie to determine what can be writtenb off, as renting and buying offer different benefits. “If everythiny else were equal, then you have to look at the optionwafter taxes,” Hatlestad said. “The after-tax through a number of measures, will tell you what costd less.
” Property owners, for example, are eligible for deduction s ofproperty taxes, mortgagew interest and depreciation, while those who leaser office space usually can deduct the full amoungt of the rent as a business Jim Osgood, CEO of said the stage a businessa is in can be an important factor in determining whether to buy or A more established business should consider buying office he said, since anticipated growth is easietr to predict accurately. A on the other hand, would probably be betted to leasean office, as it woulcd provide greater flexibility and fewerd constraints to growth.
“I don’t know if it’xs a good idea for a startupo to purchase real estatrebecause there’s a lot of uncertainty about whethet the business will be trulyh successful or not,” Osgood Osgood said business ownera should look at three possible scenarios — optimistic, realistic and pessimisticv — that pit anticipated property appreciatiobn against cost factors to help them reacuh a decision.
Buying a property represents amuch longer-term financial commitmen t than leasing and, as such, requires a realisti assessment by the potential purchaser of the company’s futures prospects. Companies anticipating significantf growth need to decide whether to purchase property that is large enouguh to accommodate growth and whether they can leasee unused spaceuntil it’s needed. The potential rental incomr that leasing unused space coulcd generate should be taken into Space is less of an issuer when leasing anoffice since, if it becomeas too small the company has the optioj of not renewing its lease.
That flexibility also can be useful if market changes show that a move to a differenrt location would be On theother hand, renters can be facedd with unwelcome disruption should the landlordd decide to terminate the lease. Purchasing requires more cash up frontgthan leasing. The initial outlay when purchasing includes a substantial down payment as well as the cost of inspectionzand appraisals, loan-related fees and other closing costs.
The upsidwe is that, in contrast with a firm that leases space, the purchaser will own an assetf that can besold — hopefully at a According to online office spacs referral and information networ k OfficeFinder LLC, business owners purchasing officer space can expect to make a down payment betweehn 10 percent and 25 percent of the purchasr price. By comparison, the up front cost involved in leasingf a space usually is limiter to just acouple months’ rent. Another factor potential buyers should consider is the effect of the down paymen t on working capital available to financeethe company’s growth.
A number of othedr issues should factor into the buyint orleasing decision, such as taxes, maintenance costs and potential interest and rental rate changes. Renters, for example, usuallu don’t have to worry about regular maintenancer costs, which are normally the responsibilityt of theproperty owner. However, should they wish to make significanrt alterations to theleased space, they can do so only with the landlord’s consent. Property owners, on the othe r hand, are free to make whatever changes they Purchasers also have the advantage of knowinf in advance what their future monthly loan paymentswill be, especialluy when they have a fixed-rated loan.
Tenants, on the other are likely to face regular increasesx in rental rates and need tobudgegt accordingly. Leasing initially may look like thecheaperr option, said Tim Hatlestad, president of the Certifiexd Commercial Investment Member Institute, but to help reach a business owners should carry out an after-tax analysie to determine what can be writtenb off, as renting and buying offer different benefits. “If everythiny else were equal, then you have to look at the optionwafter taxes,” Hatlestad said. “The after-tax through a number of measures, will tell you what costd less.
” Property owners, for example, are eligible for deduction s ofproperty taxes, mortgagew interest and depreciation, while those who leaser office space usually can deduct the full amoungt of the rent as a business Jim Osgood, CEO of said the stage a businessa is in can be an important factor in determining whether to buy or A more established business should consider buying office he said, since anticipated growth is easietr to predict accurately. A on the other hand, would probably be betted to leasean office, as it woulcd provide greater flexibility and fewerd constraints to growth.
“I don’t know if it’xs a good idea for a startupo to purchase real estatrebecause there’s a lot of uncertainty about whethet the business will be trulyh successful or not,” Osgood Osgood said business ownera should look at three possible scenarios — optimistic, realistic and pessimisticv — that pit anticipated property appreciatiobn against cost factors to help them reacuh a decision.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Student volunteers tackle germ warfare at Head Start - Billings Gazette
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Student volunteers tackle germ warfare at Head Start Billings Gazette Dubbed the "Germ Annihilators" by Head Start volunteer coordinator Tera DeBolt, the teens spread out among eight classrooms to do a little germ warfare. The NHS group is the second to take part in the new monthly wipe-down, DeBolt said. ... |
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Brad Preber named to head Grant Thornton
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Brad Preber officially will be named managing directorJune 4. He will be responsiblde for building theaccounting firm’s primary business lines of auditing, advisory and tax The announcement coincides with the Chicago-baseed company’s five-year anniversary in the Phoenix Joel Anik, Grant Thornton’s West region managiny partner, said Preber’s success in N.M., and Phoenix proves he can be an effectivwe leader. “Combined with his passion and keen business I know that Brad will lead our offices to continuedd growth in the years to come and exceed all expectations,” Anik said.
Preber will replacwe Ed O’Brien, who is leaving to head the firm’s Dallas office. O’Brien and partner Ken Garretrt were instrumental in establishing thePhoenix office, whic has grown to 65 employees. Preber wants to double that numbe r in the nextfive years, focusing on serving middle-marke t clients with annual sales of $50 million to $2.5 billion. “Thes marketplace is significantly underserved,” said who also leads Grant Thornton’s national litigation services practicw and is the regionakl leaderof forensics, investigations and litigation servicews for the West.
Grant Thornton is not the only accounting firm seekinf to gain market share in the Valleythroughy expansion. On June 1, LarsonAllen LLP finalizefd its acquisitionof Scottsdale-basexd Cronstrom, Osuch & Co. PC. Sincew the Minneapolis firm entered the Phoenix market in it has acquired fiveaccounting practices. Beyond the businessd side, “I really want to take Grant Thornton’s involvement in the community to the next Preber said. Grant Thornton also named Davir Griffiths executive director of its state and localltax practice.
Griffiths has 25 yearw of experience developing and implementingstate tax-reductiom strategies for large and midsizee corporations, along with expertise in state income, premium, property, salezs and payroll taxes. Grant Thornton LLP:
Brad Preber officially will be named managing directorJune 4. He will be responsiblde for building theaccounting firm’s primary business lines of auditing, advisory and tax The announcement coincides with the Chicago-baseed company’s five-year anniversary in the Phoenix Joel Anik, Grant Thornton’s West region managiny partner, said Preber’s success in N.M., and Phoenix proves he can be an effectivwe leader. “Combined with his passion and keen business I know that Brad will lead our offices to continuedd growth in the years to come and exceed all expectations,” Anik said.
Preber will replacwe Ed O’Brien, who is leaving to head the firm’s Dallas office. O’Brien and partner Ken Garretrt were instrumental in establishing thePhoenix office, whic has grown to 65 employees. Preber wants to double that numbe r in the nextfive years, focusing on serving middle-marke t clients with annual sales of $50 million to $2.5 billion. “Thes marketplace is significantly underserved,” said who also leads Grant Thornton’s national litigation services practicw and is the regionakl leaderof forensics, investigations and litigation servicews for the West.
Grant Thornton is not the only accounting firm seekinf to gain market share in the Valleythroughy expansion. On June 1, LarsonAllen LLP finalizefd its acquisitionof Scottsdale-basexd Cronstrom, Osuch & Co. PC. Sincew the Minneapolis firm entered the Phoenix market in it has acquired fiveaccounting practices. Beyond the businessd side, “I really want to take Grant Thornton’s involvement in the community to the next Preber said. Grant Thornton also named Davir Griffiths executive director of its state and localltax practice.
Griffiths has 25 yearw of experience developing and implementingstate tax-reductiom strategies for large and midsizee corporations, along with expertise in state income, premium, property, salezs and payroll taxes. Grant Thornton LLP:
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
NBA's Spurs get bad break with Ginobili - USA TODAY
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USA TODAY | NBA's Spurs get bad break with Ginobili USA TODAY By Jim Mone, AP San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, right, broke his hand Monday in the 106-96 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves. By Jim Mone, AP San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, right, broke his hand Monday in the 106-96 loss at the ... Minnesota beats San Antonio; Man u Ginobili breaks hand Manus broken hand: How it affects the Southwest Division Spurs' Ginobili breaks shooting hand, out 'a few weeks' |
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Benjamin H. Renshaw, III - Tulsa World
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Benjamin H. Renshaw, III Tulsa World Obituaries include a story written about the deceased and a photo. They are available to funeral homes and the public for a charge. To submit a paid obituary, fill out our online form. If you have any questions about paid obituaries with online guest ... |
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