Sunday, February 26, 2012

NHL chiefs to be deposed on Reinsdorf bid, Gretzky fights Glendale request to see tax returns - San Antonio Business Journal:

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Redfield T. Baum, however, shot down an effor t by Moyes’ legal team to deposre Reinsdorf. The Bettman and Daly deposition will occur laterthis month. Phoenix attorney and lobbyist John Kaitesd and former Los Angeles Angels and Montreal Expos President Tony Tavares put forwarda $148 million offee to refinance and rework the Coyotes debt — a deal that callz for keeping the team in Glendale. That rivalx a $213 million, cash offer from Researc in Motion CEOJim Balsillie, who wants to move the team to Ontario.
Moyes’ attorneys had sought more information from Reinsdorf and the NHL regardingthe bid’ s specifics, including how much cash, if any, is involved. A federalk bankruptcy official administering the Phoenid Coyotes Chapter 11 reorganization also wants more informatiojnregarding Reinsdorf’s bid. U.S. Trustee attorneys Ilene Lashinsky and Larryg Watson are among those seeking more details on the Reinsdorf bid submitte dlast month. U.S.
Trustee is a federal entity that administers bankruptcy cases and sometimes puts fort its opinion in material There are also effortas by Moyesand Balsillie’s attorneys to see what happenede to the three other possible bids to keep the team in which the NHL had talked about. Baum also is considering a requesr by the city of Glendale to have Coyotesa coachand part-owner Wayne Gretzky’es tax records and finances disclosed. Gretzky’s attorneys are fighting that The Coyotes coachmakes $8 million according to bankruptcy court documents. He would get a $22 millionn pay-out if the team moves to Canada and he stepse down as part ownerand coach.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Buyers in non-sales-tax states can take new vehicle deduction - South Florida Business Journal:

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The economic stimulus bill allow taxpayers who buy a new vehiclwe in 2009 to deduct statde and local sales taxes or excisde taxes paid on the purchase from theirtaxabler income. The announced June 10 that it will allowa taxpayers who live in statesthat don’t have a sales tax to deductt other taxes or fees imposed by state and locaol governments on the purchase. To qualify, the taxes or fees must be base d onthe vehicle’s sales price or as a per unit fee. “Thias means that more peopler can take advantage of this deductio when they file their tax returns next said IRS CommissionerDoug Shulman. New vehicles purchased aftefr Feb. 16, 2009, and before Jan.
1, are eligible for this tax break. The deduction is limitef to fees or taxes paid on as muchas $49,50p0 of the price of a new car, lighr truck, motor home or motorcycle. The amount of the deduction phasews outfor higher-income taxpayers. For more see .

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

U.S. may be on cusp of

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Job trends may increase entrepreneurial activit amongolder Americans. “While people undet age 30 have historically jumpedr from jobto job, the most striking developmentg today has been the deep drop in the incidencee of ‘lifetime’ jobs among men over age 50,” writeds Dane Stangler, senior analyst at the foundation and author of the The past year’s economic upheavals also may produce more entrepreneurss among all age groups. “The very idea of ‘too-big-to-fail’ institution s has been permanently damaged,” Stangler writes.
“Recent economifc trends – away from lifetimre jobs and toward more newcompanies – will thus gain even greated cultural traction. New and stronger regulations aimintg to prevent the rise of such giant organizationd also may help create amore market-oriented society.”

Monday, February 20, 2012

S&P lowers outlook for HEI, HECO - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:

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Standard & Poor’s said Hawaii is “exhibiting decidedly recessionary trends,” and that its dependencs on tourism to drive the local economy coul mean the state will be more severely affected bythe “The negative outlook assigned to HEI reflects the potentia for consolidated credit metricsz to fall below our benchmarks over our outlook horizon due to Hawaii’s weakening economy, which is expected to lowedr electric sales by 4 percent or more and put upwar pressure on borrowing requirements,” S&P said. , a subsidiary of HEI, is rate on a standalone basis and is not affected by the lowered Shares of Hawaiian Electric stock weredown 1.
6 percent to

Friday, February 17, 2012

David P. Homer Executive Profile

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The company markets Big G BettyCrocker desserts, snacks and Helpere dinner mixes; Pillsbury ready-to-bake goods; Old El Paso Mexicab foods; and Green Giant vegetables and meal starters. Beforew becoming president of GeneralMills Canada, Homed was managing director of Australasia where he was responsiblde for the company's operations in Australia and New Zealandc including the manufacturing, distribution and sales of Old El Paso Mexicaj foods, Latina and Frescarini fresh pasta Betty Crocker dessert mixeas and van den Bergh

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

VC fundraising hits 7-year low - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:

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Venture firms raised $1.7 billionb in the second the lowest quarterly raise in more than seven Only 25 firms reportecd raisingmoney nationally, according to data from and the . No Minnesota-baseed venture firms reported raising funds duringthe quarter. The ventured capital industry raises money to invest in young companies looking for big returnzs when the companies sell or go But universitiesand endowments, some of venture’sw biggest investors, and others have been cripplex by the recession and can no longer afford the largr investments that marked the last several years.
The lack of publifc offerings over the last several years has also made venturer capital investing less attractive tosome investors. Mark Heesen, Presidenft of the National VentureCapital Association, said many venture capital firmes will wait for an improved financial environment to raise money. But, he said the dismaol fundraising environment will lead to a shakeout inthe industry. “Therd will be firms that will not be able to raisda follow-on fund and our industry is positioned to contract over the next five yearsw through this type of attrition,” he The $1.7 billion raised in the second quarted of 2009 is less than one-fifth of the 2008 seconr quarter total of $9.
3 billion when 82 firms raised

Monday, February 13, 2012

Fine

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Opened in early 2008, the bistro was the brainchild ofMike Fine, who successfully launched and then sold the Sportsman’xs Fine Wine and Spirits concept now owned by Bashas’. The restauranf closed May 30, Fine said. “It’s just been a struggler from the beginning. We opened at a reallt bad time,” he While the restaurant had strong months durinf thepast year, summer 2008 was tougj — and Fine saw summer approaching once again. “Wd seemed to be doing all he said. “But in mid-April, all of a suddem things changed.” He approached his financialp backers, and they made the decision to closewthe restaurant.
“We just reallyg had to make a business decision, not an emotionak one. It was all dollar and cents,” Fine Now, like many others acroses the Valley andthe nation, Fine is hitting the pavement. “Right now, I am looking for a job. I’vee worked 80, 90, 100 hours a week for the past two he said.