Apple Announces New Apple PIE Division for PIA Devices
Apple Computer Inc. in Cupertino launches a division named Apple PIE. Officials say it will soon sell 3.5 trillion in handheld Personal Digit Assistants that use on and video technology to help people shop learn communicate and stay organized. Dave Nagel, VP of Advanced Technology, says devices will be as easy to use as a telephone or television.
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Apple reveals Personal Interactive Electronics group venture
Apple chief executive John Sculley says a megaindustry birth is underway as he unveils the Personal Interactive Electronics group during an informal briefing. The firm plans to launch its first PDA at an industry conference in Chicago next week, with few details about the videocassette sized machine and noting P I E was secretly formed a year ago. Sculley projects sales could reach 3.5 trillion.
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Apple Expands with New Division at Cupertino
Apple, famous for Macintosh computers, plans a new division in Cupertino as the personal computer industry nears 80 billion dollars. The division will employ about 200 people and focus on enhanced user interfaces including a stylus controlled system and integrated fax capabilities.
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Free start up sessions at Katz School July to November
The Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh will host free one hour sessions on starting a small business from 8 to 9 am with an additional hour for questions. Sessions occur July 8 August 12 September 9 October 14 and November 11 with registration by calling 648 1544. PennFirst Bancorp elects two to its board.
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Fri day Jr. elected Pennsylva nia Blue Shield chairman
Dr. Gilbert A Fri day Jr of Pittsburgh is elected chairman of the board of Pennsylva nia Blue Shield the largest Blue Shield plan with 3.2 million beneficiaries. He is a Pitt Medical School professor who joined the board in 1979 and has served on the executive committee since 1981.
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LocalBusiness Roundup: New Shops and Services Open in Area
Bella's Reruns On Wilmingto n Road opens offering men women and children fashions at affordable prices. The Great Wall Chinese Restaurant relocates to Lawrence Village Plaza with over 100 menu items and eat in or take out seven days a week. Oliveria's Nurses Registry expands with Medical Billing Specialists of Pennsylvania in Zelienople to process electronic insurance claims and provide practice analysis and patient payment plans. Precious Pets opens in Shenango Valley Mall Sharon selling pets and pet related items.
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Towne Mall makeover under way in New Castle
New Castle is undergoing a bright remodeling of Towne Mall led by Monroe Management Co with Susan Lynn coordinating. Sunlit skylights, glass block entrances, vibrant banners and new paint and fixtures brighten the center as benches arrive and two vacancies fill with Connie's Corner and a military recruitment center. The project aims to boost merchant traffic and earned Lynn a business beautification award from the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce with a grand reopening planned for late summer.
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Susan Lynn
New Castle
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Ad spending to rise 5 percent in 1992 predicts McCann-Erickson
Forecaster Robert J. Coen of McCann-Erickson Worldwide says domestic advertising should climb 5 percent in 1992 to about 132.7 billion, rebounding from 1991 declines and aided by improved economic outlook in the second half year. Rival analyst Richard Kostyra remains cautious, noting ongoing market volatility.
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Bank hires and promotions across Western Pennsylvania
John J. Carran advances to Loan Operations officer at First National Bank of Western Pennsylvania after leading loan processing. Michael D. Pearson rises to controller at the Mercer County unit, with prior roles in accounting and public firms. Deborah L. Cox named Consumer Services Officer in New Wilmington. Andrew J. Estock promoted to Assistant Vice President and Commercial Services Officer in the same bank. Marilyn Cook and Linda Schwab join The Women’s Shelter of Lawrence County as bookkeeper and domestic violence advocate respectively. Carran and Pearson are long-time bank veterans with community ties in New Castle, Volant, and New Wilmington.
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Iwanyshyn, Kesich, & Co
Pittsburgh
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Lisa
Volant
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Marilyn Cook
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Women’s Shelter
Lawrence County
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Youngstown State University
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University of Pittsburgh
New Wilmington
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Avco Financial Services
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