Oil Prices Slip Ahead of OPEC Meeting
Oil prices fell 2.2 percent for the week as warmer weather and an upcoming OPEC ministers meeting influenced trading. Light crude settled at $62.03 a barrel after an early rise, despite Nigeria violence and debates over further production cuts. Saudi Arabia weighs output reductions amid market uncertainty.
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Vilsack backs 4 million plan for minority women business aid
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack endorsed a 4 million plan to aid women and minority owned firms with grants and training. He named a task force to craft legislation and said money would come from the Department of Economic Development.
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River Market welcomes first tenants at Edgewood center
River Market in Cedar Rapids signs five tenants at 5300 Edgewood Rd NE including Dickey's Barbecue Pit U S Cellular Quiznos Pro Cuts and My Wireless Inc Pro Cuts opens along with U S Cellular two tenants new to the Corridor Dickey's started in 1941 near downtown Dallas and offers barbecue sandwiches platters and combos The 18000 square foot center by Hunter Companies is 60 percent leased with further restaurant talks ongoing and dining options a key goal
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Job market steady as hiring rises in November
Employers added 132,000 jobs in November lifting unemployment to 4.5 percent. Retail, hospitality, health care, finance, design firms and engineering firms led gains while construction and manufacturing trimmed losses. Wages rose modestly with average hourly earnings at 16.94 dollars.
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Stamats expands Cedar Rapids space with theater building move
Stamats Inc plans a 4300 square foot expansion on the third floor of the Iowa Theatre Building at 108 Third St SE Cedar Rapids by year end. The move supports growth from two acquisitions Interiors Sources and Meetings Market, adding 22 jobs to bring staff to 146 in 2007. The project, costing over 200000, uses recycled carpet and aims for green design with ergonomic, energetic spaces.
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Pilot plans duplex and community on 2 acres near retirement center
American Airlines pilot Nedderman returns with wife Dr. Sarah Wickenkamp to develop 2 acre site adjacent to a retirement community. He shifts from farming to building 17 duplexes with plans for spring construction as the city encircles the land.
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