Frederick County Builders Association picks new president
Outgoing president Dolores Wilson of Versatile Construction heralds a successful year despite a weak economy and consumer uncertainty. Doug Burton of Pleasant Companies takes the helm, aiming to push growth in housing and construction amid pending state and federal bills. The group highlights include staff reorganization, Bev Shelton as executive director, expanded home show and Builder Olympics, and the Qualified Framer Program. Burton notes buyers market conditions and hopes Clinton administration actions help the economy.
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Blue Cross executives face challenge over 5 million severance
Maryland Attorney General Curran demands blocking 5 million in supplemental retirement and severance for former Blue Cross leaders Carl Sardegna and Fred Gloth. He calls it a platinum parachute and says a nonprofit should not approve such payouts. The board weighs legal analysis after Donaho blocked payments earlier.
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March chamber events scheduled with varied local meetups
March calendar lists Agri-Business Committee and Downtown Frederick Association meetings, Legislative Review and Education Committee sessions, Ambassador Club, Government Affairs breakfast with Delegate Littrell, Long Range Issue Committee, Leadership Frederick County, Waste Management Recycling, Small Business Council, Tana Fletcher publicity class at Frederick Community College, Roundtable, Agri-Business Breakfast, Board of Directors, Business Card Exchange, and future April events. call 662 4164 for details.
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PSI meeting and tech council event in Frederick and Silver Spring
Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 30 p m on Wednesday March 10 at Watsons Family Restaurant Frederick with Becky Green of Avery Dennison as speaker for new products For more info call Charlene Walter 662 1147 ext 20 Suburban Maryland Technology Council hosts a network breakfast for members at 8 am March 10 at the Marx Center Hood College Frederick Registration (301) 762 4325
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Market closes higher as investors take bargains
The New York stock market ended up with gains as investors bought bargains and booked profits on recent winners. The Dow rose 8.64 to 3365.14, with volume near 254.8 million by 4 pm EST. S&P 500 at 442.34, Industrials 507.63, Nasdaq 667.07, and NYSE index 243.38.
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