Colorado Park expansion eyed in Lorain plan
Lorain moves to push a $9 million expansion of the Colorado Industrial Park, aiming to develop 408 acres once hindered by an environmental history. The plan includes land purchase from US Steel, $3 million in infrastructure, a 30,000 square foot demo facility, and a loan-backed funding package with state and federal support.
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First Choice to consolidate Elyria plant to Fremont a move
First Choice Packaging will consolidate its Elyria production with its Fremont facility by Aug. 1, keeping the Elyria corporate office. About 85 workers must decide by Friday whether to transfer to Fremont or find other jobs, with roughly 120 miles round trip or relocation required for production staff. Mayor Grace and Moon Inc. express regret as Elyria loses a renter. many employees are moving to Fremont.
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Chronicle-Telegram
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First Choice
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Don Bireley
Moon Inc
Fed sees economy inching up after war end
The Federal Reserve said the weak U S economy may rebound now that the Iraq war is over. Four districts Dallas Kansas City New York and Minneapolis reported signs of increased activity with no district noting further deterioration. The beige book cautioned against overreading a rebound and noted many districts remain sluggish. The survey will inform policy decisions at the June 24 25 meeting.
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Female boomers work into old age
New York AP report notes baby boom women persist in professional roles into their 60s and beyond. Jane Williams, 54, rose from bank teller to California wealth manager and co founder of Sand Hill Advisors, illustrating a trend of experienced women staying in work. Projections from the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics show more women over 55 in the workforce and more aging workers past 65. Carrie Pryor, 50, reflects career shifts from Wall Street banker to executive recruiter, valuing flexibility and independence.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Stocks advance on investor optimism in rally smooth
Wall Street extended its rally as investors shrugged at a Texas Instruments warning and sent major indexes higher. The Dow topped 9,100 for the first time in 11 months, closing up 128.33 at 9,183.22 as Nasdaq rose to 1,646.02 and the S&P 500 reached 997.48. Analysts credited upbeat first quarter earnings and hopes for an economic rebound, while some warned a near-term pullback could occur. Investors noted gains driven by low interest rates and broad-based advances, with Lennar jumping after a strong housing outlook.
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Dollar dips on rate cut odds as markets hold steady
The dollar softens against major rivals amid signals of a U S rate cut. Fed officials have hinted at a June reduction while the Bank of Japan's actions keep the yen steady. Earnings news lift Eli Lilly and IBM, Freddie Mac faces a criminal probe, and stock advances outpace declines globally.
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