Consumer sentiment at highest since 2007 amid Ebola worries
The Thomson Reuters University of Michigan sentiment index rose to 86.4 in early October the highest since July 2007. Housing starts climbed 6.3 percent to 1.02 million annualized as new home market gains continue. Economists note Ebola concerns but say underlying growth remains solid with a stronger job market.
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Dave Wright Auto to Relocate to Bigger Dealership
Dave Wright Auto plans a new larger dealership at the southeast corner of Center Point Road and Boyson Road, with a seven acre site doubling space. The Nissan and Subaru dealer, at 1900 List St. NE since 2005, expects completion and open by July 2015 after final site moves. The project follows double digit sales growth and service expansion, with nine homes purchased on the lot for fire practice use.
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GM top lawyer to retire amid ignition switch probe
General Motors announces Michael Millikin 68 will retire early next year while GM searches for a successor. He remains general counsel through the transition after years of criticism over the ignition switch recall that affected 2.6 million vehicles and linked to at least 27 deaths.
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Genova Tech Sells Health Care Unit to Booz Allen Hamilton
Genova Technologies Inc. sells the assets of its health care division in Baltimore to Booz Allen Hamilton. The unit provides IT solutions for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Dawn Ringer says the move fits Genova and Booz Allen Hamilton, with all health care IT staff transitioning to Booz Allen Hamilton. Genova will keep its Cedar Rapids defense and commercial business. Scott Stimart appointed president of Genova's defense and commercial sectors. Virginia based Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm.
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Scam alert on phone virus scam from Microsoft impersonators
Unsolicited calls claim your computer has a virus and offer to clean it. Scammers request remote access and credit card details. Microsoft does not call users or diagnose devices. Hang up and buy software only from trusted vendors. The Gazette will feature scam avoidance tips powered by the Better Business Bureau.
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