Kansas casino plan faces sharp opposition in committee
Opponents including business observers and Iowa operators testified to a Kansas legislative panel that a state casino would fail to draw out of state players and could harm local businesses. A Salomon Brothers analyst forecast a $500 million complex with limited reach, while supporters hope a destination resort would lure tourists.
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Kansas Made Gifts Feature in Salina Loft Display
Leslie Johnson owner of The Loft in downtown Salina has launched Gift Baskets Unlimited inside her store to feature Kansas made products. The display with over 20 items includes popcorn beverages mugs sweatshirts and sunflowers from Kansas companies such as Drake's fruitcakes and Pendleton blue corn chips. Baskets are designed by Johnson and staff and shipped locally or overseas. Johnson cites support for locally owned businesses and notes the venture grew after contacting the Kansas Department of Agriculture. The family business started 20 years ago with Johnson’s mother Colletta opening the first Loft in Salina.
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U.S. Existing Home Sales Dip Amid Job Fear Porch
U S existing home resales fell 1.9 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual pace of 4.07 million, the first drop since April. Sales declined across all regions as prices slipped 1.4 percent to 113 600 while 30 year mortgage rates eased to 7.48 percent. inventory stayed below six months adding a cautious but bullish view on housing fundamentals.
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Community Mercantile names new general manager Baraban
Bruce Baraban has started as general manager at Community Mercantile, a natural food cooperative at 901 Miss. in a two year turnaround plan. He aims to boost sales by 25 percent, refinance debt, and improve the store’s image while expanding membership and attracting more customers. Baraban brings 18 years of wholesale food service management consulting to the role.
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Safeway to Sell Local TNT Popcorn Plant in Lawrence
TNT Popcorn in Lawrence, a Safeway supply plant employing 14 full time and up to six part time workers, is reportedly sold and likely to close in the coming months. Arrow Industries of Dallas reportedly negotiating a tentative deal, though not final. Plant superintendent Steve Ellis says most employees will lose their jobs.
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Market reports show farm prices and livestock quotes
Daily price quotes from farmers cooperative associations list wheat corn milo and soybeans at Midland North and South elevators. Omaha and St. Joseph report live stock bids with hogs cattle and sheep ranging by weight, with steady to higher trends for hogs and slight declines for slaughter cattle. Nonferrous metal prices in New York and London are provided for copper lead zinc tin aluminum gold and silver with current spot quotes.
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