The Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Regional Economic Development Corp. (CREDC) announced today the appointment of chairmen to the boards of directors.
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Finance
In brief: LeTort gets new leader
A Cumberland County financial firm has a new president.
Read More »In brief: Smarilli exits Wachovia
Katie Smarilli has retired from her position as Wachovia Bank's regional president for Central Pennsylvania, and Jan S. Heller has taken over those duties, the bank announced.
Read More »Burgeoning Mennonite credit union to add services
Mennonite Financial Federal Credit Union has grown quickly in recent years, serving its niche in the financial-services industry: members of the Anabaptist faith communities, including the Amish and Mennonite communities.
Read More »Bear Stearns broker probably got taken to the cleaners, as well
Dear Mr. Berko: I am writing this because of Dad, who is in a New York City hospital recovering from serious cancer surgery.
Read More »Rite Aid declares dividends
Rite Aid Corp. today announced a cash dividend of 87.5 cents per share on its series-E preferred stock and 34.4 cents per share on its series-I preferred stock, according to the Cumberland County company.
Read More »In brief: Insurer gets city home
Harrisburg Mayor Stephen R. Reed last month dedicated the city offices of insurance-brokerage firm Riggs, Counselman, Michael & Downes on the 10th floor of the Wachovia building at 30 N. Third St.
Read More »SOUND OFF
PREVIOUS QUESTION: Should the Federal Reserve System once again cut its federal-funds rate to keep the economy from slipping into a prolonged slump?
Read More »Economic review: Year of challenges ends, but more issues remain
What a year it was. We had wild swings in economic growth, the rise of subprime foreclosures and credit crunches.
Read More »Don’t be pound foolish: British housing not a sterling investment
Dear Mr. Berko: What do you know about the housing market in England?
Read More »BUSINESS RECORD
Bankruptcies, Mortgages, Incorporations, Liens
Read More »YOUR THOUGHTS
What do you think of the Federal Reserve's response to the subprime fallout and the credit crunch? E-mail your responses here.
Read More »Rite Aid Dec. same-store sales down
Rite Aid Corp. today reported that December same-store sales, or sales at stores that have been open for at least one year, decreased 0.5 percent when compared to the year-ago period.
Read More »Revenue department announces Dec. collections
The state collected $2.2 billion in General Fund revenue in December, according to a statement from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue.
Read More »QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Are lenders solely to blame for the subprime-mortgage crisis? Why or why not?
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