Penn Traffic upbeat on post bankruptcy comeback at annual meeting
Penn Traffic Co, parent of P and C Foods, told shareholders at the DeWitt meeting that the company is stronger and has a clear plan to reach its goals. President Joseph W Fisher highlighted 27 percent first quarter sales growth and a 10 percent rise in the year to February 3 despite a prior year loss from bankruptcy costs. The firm plans $60 million in store remodelings and five new stores funded from cash, plus rolling out a Wild Card loyalty program after a Big Bear test. Board members Byron Allambauch Kevin Collins Joseph Fisher Martin Tex David Jenkins Gabriel Nechamkin Liat Rosenblatt Mark Sonnino and Peter Zurkow were re elected.
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Colleges help turn credits into degree
Adults with many transfer credits can still earn a degree through nontraditional paths. Excelsior College and Charter Oak State College offer credit for military training and prior learning, with no on campus requirements. They assess what is needed for completion and guide courses, using transcripts, exams, portfolios, and distance or online study.
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Union backers rally at Coyne Textile Services HQ
About 50 supporters of a new textile and industrial unions alliance rallied outside Coyne Textile Services in Syracuse. They pressed for a local contract and shown solidarity with workers 730 miles away at Coyne’s London Kentucky plant. UNITE organizers and Syracuse labor activists led chants as Coyne officials watched.
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Polaroid Seeks Options Amid Debt Repayment Waiver
Polaroid Corp said it would explore options including a merger or sale as it receives a waiver on a 363 million credit line through Oct 12 and negotiates with bondholders to restructure debt. The company will miss several payments, has retained advisers, and faces potential bankruptcy questions while trying to strengthen finances and pursue strategic alternatives.
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Investors bet $6M on AppliedTheory rescue deal
AppliedTheory Corp announced a debt conversion and new $6 million line of credit with The Palladin Group led syndicate to bolster cash flow and aim for breakeven by year end. The plan fixes conversion prices, risks Nasdaq listing if price remains below $1, and preserves 375 Syracuse employees.
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New York ISO to merge into regional Northeast grid plan
Federal regulators ordered New York ISO to mediate with PJM Interconnection and New England ISO to form a single regional transmission organization for the Northeast. The Southeast follows similar consolidation aims as FERC pushes broad regional power markets. 45 days for framework setup. ALJ report back to the commission.
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