Manufacturing, Transportation, Labor
Area loses 3% of jobs, fastest pace in 8 years
The Buffalo Niagara region continued to lose jobs during October at the fastest pace in nearly eight years, the state Labor Department reported Thursday. (Updated: 11/20/09 7:00 AM )
Canadian firm expands to WNY
Advanced Presentation Products, a logistics and distribution company based near Toronto, is opening a location in the Town of Wheatfield, Buffalo Niagara Enterprise said. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
DirecTV hires Pepsi official
DirecTV Group chose the vice chairman of PepsiCo as its chief executive Wednesday, filling a vacuum created when its former chief left just as the nation’s largest satellite TV provider was in the midst of a spinoff. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Fired editor files complaint
WASHINGTON(AP)—The former opinion editor of the Washington Times has filed a religious discrimination complaint against the paper. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:07 AM )
Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen top list of safest new vehicles for 2010
WASHINGTON — Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry’s annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms. (Updated: 11/18/09 7:28 AM )
Production decline slows recovery
WASHINGTON — A decline in factory production in October signals that consumers and businesses remain cautious in their spending, with the economic recovery likely to be sluggish. (Updated: 11/18/09 7:28 AM )
Some toys found with high levels of lead
WASHINGTON — Children’s toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California- based advocacy group—a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season. (Updated: 11/18/09 7:39 AM )
Brush to acquire Academy
Brush Engineered Materials announced Tuesday that the company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Buffalo-based Williams Advanced Materials has entered into an agreement to acquire a New Mexico precious metals company, Academy Corp. (Updated: 11/18/09 7:28 AM )
Rebound in auto sales sparks jump in retail sales for October
WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in auto sales. But broader consumer spending remains under pressure, raising questions about the durability of the recovery. (Updated: 11/17/09 6:48 AM )
If you really want a job, spread the word
After 30 years in the recruiting industry, Dave Flanders believes he knows the one surefire way to land a job: Give your resume to 100 friends, acquaintances and relatives; tell them you are looking for work; and ask them to keep you in mind. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:07 AM )
This week in business...
NEW YORK (AP)—This week brings reports including readings on retail sales, manufacturing, housing starts and inflation. The Labor Department also provides its weekly look at unemployment benefits claims. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:07 AM )
Gibraltar outlook improves
Standard&Poor’s has raised its outlook for Gibraltar Industries to stable from negative, based on the expectation that the Hamburg construction products manufacturer will fare better in the coming year as its key housing and automotive markets stabilize. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:07 AM )
Times plans 25 more layoffs
NEW YORK (AP)—The New York Times News Service, which repackages Times stories for other media outlets, is laying off at least 25 employees. (Updated: 11/14/09 8:08 AM )
Falls airport to get third destination
WHEATFIELD — Passengers from Niagara Falls International Airport will be able to fly to Melbourne, Fla., starting in February. (Updated: 11/13/09 7:00 AM )
Bisons featured in TV ad
The Buffalo Bisons are featured in a new national television commercial for AT&T’s 3G network that started airing this week. (Updated: 11/13/09 6:46 AM )