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    Bank program aims to help those with a troubled banking past
    They’ve had troubled relationships in the past but want to straighten things out and turn over a new leaf.

    Toyota recalling hybrids in Japan for brake issues
    TOKYO — Toyota is recalling about 170,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan for braking problems and will soon disclose its global plans for a fix as the automaker scrambles to repair damage to its reputation from a spate of safety problems.

    Incentive grants mean more Manatee jobs
    Two companies receiving incentive grants from Manatee County today plan to add up to 210 employees in 2010.

    2010’s smart investment moves for your portfolio
    As an investor, you might wonder what the new year has in store for you. While economic and market forces are, as always, somewhat unpredictable, the overall outlook is generally favorable and by making the right moves, you can further improve your chances of making 2010 a good year for your portfolio.

    Official from Panama visits Port Manatee
    MANATEE — Port Manatee hosted a high-ranking Panamanian official Monday, the latest in a series of exchanges that local officials hope leads to more cargo going through the port.

    Tax tips: Tax changes for 2009 filing
    As you get ready to prepare your 2009 tax return, here are the top five changes that may show up on your 2009 return.

    Incentive grants mean more Manatee jobs
    Two companies receiving incentive grants from Manatee County today plan to add up to 210 employees in 2010.

    New Jobs Etc. office to open
    BRADENTON — The Suncoast Workforce Board is opening a new Jobs ETC in Manatee County at K-Centre, 862 62nd St. Circle East, Suite 101.

    Dow closes at a three-month low
    NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time in three months Monday on nagging concerns about debt loads in Europe.




    Clean energy charge
    A group of businessmen across the state — all interested and involved in clean energy projects — flew to Washington, D.C., last week to lend their support to a Senate bill they say is a big step in reining in greenhouse gas emissions and providing new jobs.

    Frustrated job seekersdeciding to call it quits
    Many jobless people have reached a conclusion that captures the depth of the unemployment crisis: Looking for a job is a waste of time.

    Hofstetter firm gets new name
    SARASOTA — Hostetter Construction, a Pennsylvania construction firm with a division office in Sarasota, has changed its corporate name to Holland Construction.

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    Port Manatee hosts Panamanian ambassador today
    MANATEE — Port Manatee officials are hosting the Panamanian ambassador to the United States today, hoping to increase trade between the two countries.

    02/07 - Real Estate Transactions
    $1,447,700 Nipper R Ted, Nipper Donna L to Ing Bank, Lot 32 Blk 8 Palma Sola Park, O.R. Book 02326 Page 4605, Jan. 25.

    Photos: Jiffy Lube 'dresses up' for good cause


    Make sure you have a strategic plan
    Every business needs to have a strategic plan as part of its normal operation. Running a business without a strategic plan is like flying an airplane with no guidance assistance. It is vital that each and every business has a strategic plan as part of its arsenal of operating tools. I really do not know of a successful firm that does not have a strategic plan.

    Stocks pull out of slump but end week lower
    NEW YORK — A battered stock market recovered from a sharp drop in late trading Friday but still posted its fourth straight weekly drop.

    Goldman CEO Blankfein gets $9M stock bonus
    NEW YORK — Goldman Sachs Group Inc. CEO Lloyd Blankfein is getting a $9 million stock bonus for 2009.