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Obama releases 2011 tax returns

President Barack Obama released his tax returns Friday, which showed a gross income of $789,674 for 2011, CNNMoney reported. His income was down from $1,728,096 the previous year. The family income topped $5.5 million in …
By BPC Staff | Apr 13, 2012
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Website connects small businesses with big opportunities

Small businesses looking to expand their markets have a new tool to help with their hunt. Supplier Connection is an online portal that connects small businesses to large corporations in need of products or services.…
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Apr 13, 2012
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The Big Question

A recent National Federation of Independent Business survey found that 72 percent of small business owners would like to expand their operations or add employees during the next five years. However a host of challenges, …
By CHELSEA KEENAN | Apr 13, 2012
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Social Report

We asked:
What is the biggest challenge facing small businesses right now?

You responded: (via a Business Record poll)


David Stroh, Principal, Wolin Mechanical Electrical Contractors

“Gridlock and inexperience in Washington. Too many congressmen serving …
By BPC Staff | Apr 13, 2012
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February job openings rise

The number of unemployed American workers for every job opening fell in February to its lowest since late 2008, Reuters reported.

The U.S. Labor Department said the number of jobs waiting to be filled rose …
By BPC Staff | Apr 10, 2012
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AT&T sells majority stake in Yellow Pages

AT&T Inc. has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Yellow Pages directory division to Cerberus Capital Management LP for about $950 million as part of an effort to dispose of units that are …
By BPC Staff | Apr 9, 2012
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Economists predict short-lived hiring slump

The March setback in hiring will prove temporary as the U.S. economy, in its third year of expansion, now is better equipped to overcome a slowdown in Europe and rising fuel costs, according to economists, …
By BPC Staff | Apr 9, 2012
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J.C. Penney to cut 1,000 jobs

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. plans to lay off about 1,000 employees at its headquarters in Plano, Texas and at its Pittsburgh customer call center, Reuters reported. The plan is part of its previously announced cost-cutting …
By BPC Staff | Apr 6, 2012
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Omaha Print buys Holm Graphic Services

Omaha Print has agreed to purchase the customer base of Holm Graphic Services Inc. to expand to the Greater Des Moines market. Mary Ann Amundson, Holm’s president, CEO and sole shareholder, will join Omaha Print …
By BPC Staff | Apr 6, 2012
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Supply chain conference to be held April 13

Iowa State University’s College of Business’ annual Voorhees Supply Chain Conference will take place April 13 and will feature supply chain executives from ConAgra Foods Inc., Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Collective Brands Inc.

The event …
By BPC Staff | Apr 3, 2012