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CCC allows 45 more days for report on Merlino firm

Published: 11/17/09

From Press staff reportsATLANTIC CITY - The Casino Control Commission on Monday gave member William T.…

Vineland bakery to receive state SBDC Success Award

Published: 11/17/09

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Vonage agrees to alter its marketing practices

Published: 11/17/09

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Consumer Action / Sister may not be fulfilling executrix duties properly

Published: 11/17/09

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Atlantic City Electric hosts career expo today

Published: 11/17/09

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Atlantic City could lag as regional economy recovers, forecaster says

Published: 11/17/09

The latest consensus forecast for the U.S. economy predicts slightly stronger growth through next year, but a weaker la…

Vineland bakery to receive Success Award from N.J. small business centers

Published: 11/16/09

The Sweet Life Bakery in Vineland will be recognized next month by the New Jersey Small Business Development Centers wi…

Gloomy job outlook, but forecasters predict some economic growth and lower inflation

Published: 11/16/09

The latest consensus forecast for the U.S. economy predicts slightly stronger growth through next year, but a weaker la…

Vineland chamber to host panel on health care reform

Published: 11/16/09

VINELAND - The Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce will host a panel Thursday to discuss federal heal…

Rising price of gold hurts jewelers

Published: 11/15/09
With related story on gold speculation

The jewelry business has been tarnished this year by, of all things, gold.

Walmart still set on Egg Harbor Township

Published: 11/15/09

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP - Walmart has not given up on turning the former Atlantic Electric headquarters on the Black Horse …

Speculation drives up gold's price, and buyer's risk

Published: 11/15/09

The price of gold reached $1,116 per ounce Friday, putting its appreciation at about 26 percent for the year.

Military personnel eligible for tax extensions

Published: 11/15/09

As we thank the brave men and women who have served our country this Veteran’s Day week, it’s a good time to consid…

Bottom Lines: Atlantic City falls in rankings of best-performing cities

Published: 11/15/09

Economic surveys that rank geographic areas of the U.S. according to various measures of success are popular because th…

25 Words or Less: Readers cut calories with their corners

Published: 11/15/09

Frugality is more than fashionable. It's a requirement for many in this severe recession.

Consumer Action: Target settles for $375,000 over question of expired merchandise

Published: 11/15/09

Although state law requires stores to remove expired food, pharmaceutical and other items from their shelves, it's pret…

Business briefs for the week of Nov. 15

Published: 11/15/09

Kennedy to address group at Carmine's

Extension of tax credit grants real estate agents' wishes

Published: 11/15/09

Frank Dowd and Melanie Bankes were already thinking of making their home dream come true before the federal tax credit …

TV, Internet blur boundaries for watchers at home

Published: 11/14/09

Justin Gipitulan is a sports junkie who pays a fee to watch pro baseball and football games online. He also goes on the…

Sun National Bank gets naming rights for Trenton arena

Published: 11/13/09

TRENTON - The Sovereign Bank Arena is getting a new name: the Sun National Bank Center.

Sun National Bank opens regional office in Mount Laurel

Published: 11/13/09

MOUNT LAUREL - Sun National Bank has opened an 18,275-square-foot regional office at 350 Fellowship R…

Company makes good on bogus long-distance bill

Published: 11/12/09

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Tropicana buyers look to change terms of the deal

Published: 11/12/09

ATLANTIC CITY — The buyers of the bankrupt Tropicana Casino and Resort are asking New Jersey gaming …

Atlantic City antiques show to include British china and pottery expo

Published: 11/12/09

ATLANTIC CITY - JMK Shows, which is producing the Atlantic City Antiques and Collectors Show in March…

'Gift of Energy' helps Atlantic City Electric ratepayers during the holidays

Published: 11/12/09

Want to help someone by paying their energy bill? Atlantic City Electric's "Gift of Energy" program allows you to help …

New Jersey home sales rise 18 percent in third quarter

Published: 11/11/09

U.S. home sales surged 11 percent in the third quarter - and 18 percent in New Jersey - as first-time home buyers seeki…

Acme cashiers, clerks in six counties prepared to strike

Published: 11/11/09

Cashiers and clerks employed at more than two dozen Acme supermarkets in southern New Jersey, including Cumberland Coun…

Casino revenue rises in Indiana, Missouri

Published: 11/11/09

Holiday gift cards require scrutiny

Published: 11/11/09

Gift cards are expected to be the No. 1 gift this holiday season for the sixth year in a row, but Bankrate.com says con…

Legal dispute shuts Saladworks stores

Published: 11/11/09

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Consumer Action / If a business wants your Social Security number, ask why

Published: 11/11/09

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N.J. homes sales jump 11 percent in quarter, while Atlantic County prices fall 10 percent from year ago

Published: 11/10/09

 

Cape May County chamber seeks food donations for the holidays

Published: 11/10/09

The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce wants to collect 1,000 donations over the next two months for the Community Foo…

Don't stand for 'crammed' phone charges

Published: 11/10/09

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Anytime Fitness opens center in Mays Landing

Published: 11/09/09

MAYS LANDING - The region's first Anytime Fitness center has opened in the Festival at Hamilton, the s…

Maine casino group collects 99,000 signatures

Published: 11/09/09

PORTLAND, Maine - A group that wants to build a resort and casino in western Maine says it has collected 99,000 signatu…

Vineland’s Shoppes by Walmart finds funding

Published: 11/09/09

VINELAND - Financing has been secured to tear down and replace a vacant shopping center on North Delse…

Harrah's taps Vegas CEO to run Atlantic City casinos

Published: 11/09/09

ATLANTIC CITY - You can hear Don Marrandino singing backup vocals on one of Donny and Marie Osmond's newly released son…

Retailers at The Walk now hiring for the holidays

Published: 11/09/09

ATLANTIC CITY - More than a dozen stores at The Walk shopping outlets are currently hiring for the hol…

Seasonal jobs in short supply as retailers exercise caution

Published: 11/08/09

MAYS LANDING - Alexis Perez and Ashite Watkins were canvassing the Hamilton Mall recently, inquiring a…

Homeowners can take credit for energy efficiency

Published: 11/08/09
With related story listing tax credits offered for home improvements

With economic stimulus money adding to alternative energy incentives in New Jersey, making a home greener and paying le…

25 Words or Less: Readers debate whether $250 in extra Social Security checks is fair

Published: 11/08/09

Contentious issue, this federal proposal to give Social Security recipients an extra $250 - because their cost of livin…

Calif. law highlights energy used by flatscreen TV sets

Published: 11/08/09

Buzz Hienkel spent time recently looking at the many big-screen televisions in the electronics section of Sears at the …

business briefs for Nov. 8

Published: 11/08/09

Chamber mixer

Bottom Lines: Reform likely to heighten demand for nurse practitioners

Published: 11/08/09

Health care reform of some sort is likely to become law and add millions - probably tens of millions - of patients in t…

Consumer Action: Groups issue gift card guidelines for holidays

Published: 11/07/09
Click for a link to the guidelines.

Consumers don't understand the expenses and restrictions that come with general purpose gift cards issued by Visa, Mast…

Plenty of options to reduce high utility bills

Published: 11/07/09

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Top ten stocks

Published: 11/07/09

10 MOST ACTIVE: NYSE

Unemployment benefits in N.J. extended up to 20 more weeks

Published: 11/06/09

President Barack Obama signed legislation today that extends unemployment benefits up to 20 additional weeks for unempl…

A.C. Moore reports decline in sales in third quarter

Published: 11/06/09

Arts and crafts retailer A.C. Moore said today that sales totaled $106.1 million in the third quarter of 2009, down fro…