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Health plan premiums are again on the rise

Updated: 11/22/09 7:43 AM
As Congress debates the most significant changes to health care in decades, consumers in Western New York and elsewhere are again facing increases in health insurance premiums that far outpace inflation or any gains in their income.

Largest BK franchisee staying loyal to the King

Updated: 11/22/09 7:43 AM
The Syracuse-based company that is the largest single owner of Burger King franchises is standing by the chain’s promotion of a cut-rate double cheeseburger, and is not participating in an uprising being mounted by many other franchisees.

IDA reform may spell trouble for local firms

Updated: 11/22/09 7:25 AM
Imagine this scenario: Chris Koch and other top executives at New Era Cap Co. are sitting down, trying to figure out which of its U. S. factories to keep open, either one in Derby or a sister plant in Alabama.

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Whitacre makes it clear who’s driving

DETROIT — More than four months on the job as General Motors’ chairman, Ed Whitacre has sent several clear signals about who is in charge: Ed Whitacre.

Barnes & Noble warns of delay in shipping new e-readers

Reading off hand-held devices might be catching on.

Federal crackdown targets counterfeit prescription drugs

NEW YORK — In highly orchestrated raids around the world this week, Interpol officers in Europe, drug agents in the United States and task forces from Sweden to Singapore hunted down counterfeit prescription drugs to stem a rapidly growing criminal business preying on financially pressed consumers looking for bargains.

GE-Vivendi talks stretch on over potential NBC Universal deal

PHILADELPHIA — A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.

Bureau Veritas lays off 12

Updated: 11/21/09 6:44 AM
A consumer product testing lab with division headquarters in Amherst laid off 12 workers Friday, citing the troubled state of the economy.

Pending home sales increase 12%

Updated: 11/21/09 7:04 AM
Home sales in the pipeline are up, and an expanded federal tax credit is expected to bolster activity, the Buffalo Niagara Association of Realtors said.

AIDA to reduce support to BNE

Updated: 11/21/09 6:44 AM
The Amherst Industrial Development Agency plans to resume offering financial support to the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise business development and marketing group after belt-tightening caused it to skip its budgeted payment to the organization this year.

Americans save more, earn less as rates fall

Updated: 11/21/09 6:44 AM
NEW YORK — The U. S. is finally becoming a nation of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money.

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Local firms are ready for an improved economy

The recession might be over, but you won’t find many local executives singing “Happy Days Are Here Again.”

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