Debates Rise Over Natural Label for Salt Enhanced Chicken
Poultry producers clash over whether chicken infused with salt and other ingredients can bear natural labeling. USDA plans new rules after critics note up to 15 percent enhanced meat and higher sodium. Perdue joins Truthful Labeling Coalition demanding true natural labeling.
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San Francisco
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S
USDA
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Perdue
Truthful Labeling Coalition
Luis Luna
Pilgrim’s Pride
Tyson Foods
Tyson
Gary Mickelson
Gary Rhodes
Vacaville
Calif
Small business loan hurdles cited by Valley group
Roberto Barragan of the Valley Economic Development Center in Van Nuys discusses congressional politics harming small business. The Standart family at XRT Express Reefer Transport Inc. faced loan difficulties and resorted to a hard money loan with high interest to upgrade their produce-hauling export business.
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Roberto Barragan
Valley Economic Development Center
van Nuys
Calif
Thelma Standart
Mercedes Castillanos
Robert Standart
XRT Express Reefer Transport Inc
Small firms turn to high cost lenders as credit tightens
Small businesses increasingly rely on hard-money lenders for funding as bank loans stay scarce and congressional battles over SBA programs continue. Rates reach up to 36 percent with fees, forcing borrowers like Thelma Standart to pay $14,000 monthly for a $1 million note.
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Sharon Bernstein
Los Angeles Times
OS Angeles
Thelma Standart
Los Angeles
Standart
Shops grapple with group coupon fallout
Chicago shops face crowds and mounting delays after heavy coupon demand from Groupon and others. Crystal Nail Salon owner Phu Bui reports overwhelmed staff and 5 100 manicures sold at 65 percent off, while customers complain of long waits and rushed service.
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Chicago
Crystal Nail Salon
Yelp.com
Phu Bui
Bui
Groupon
Courtney Smolen
Crystal
Buywithme.com
Livingsocial.com
Tony Gordon
Groupon.com
Small Business Association Loans Summary
Johnson County Tru Salon and Spa in Coralville received 85000 dollars with five jobs created. Studio 5 in North Liberty got 50000 dollars for one job created. Robinson Family Wellness in Coralville 75000 dollars for three jobs. Smokers Unlimited in Iowa City 65000 dollars for seven jobs. Linn County Interconnect in Cedar Rapids 600000 dollars with six jobs retained. I W Enterprises in Cedar Rapids 495000 dollars with five jobs created. Third Base Brewery in Cedar Rapids 350000 dollars, one job created. James T Brems PC in Cedar Rapids 304000 for 14 jobs. LLB Sales Consultants in Cedar Rapids 180000 for one job. Fairway Auto Care Center in Cedar Rapids 112000 for two jobs. Leap Frog Graphics in Cedar Rapids 100000 for one job. Retrac in Hiawatha 250000 for six jobs. Hand In Hand Daycare and Preschool in Marion 96000 for 22 jobs. Mt. Vernon Insurance Agency in Mount Vernon 100000 for three jobs. Torus Inc in Fairfax 25000. MobileDemand LC in Hiawatha 300000 for 10 jobs. Note: approvals only, funds may not be disbursed.
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Small Business Association
Johnson County
Cedar Rapids
I & W Enterprises LLC
Third Base Brewery Inc
James
LLB Sales Consultants Inc
Fairway Auto Care Center
Leap Frog Graphics
Retrac Inc
Hiawatha
Marion
Mt. Vernon Insurance Agency LLC
Mount Vernon
Torus , Inc
Fairfax
MobileDemand LC
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Los Alamitos
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