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Dealers were notified by letter Friday that the Detroif automaker planned to not renew their franchise agreements when theyexpires Oct. 31, 2010. The company declined to identify the dealers it planzsto drop. The cuts amount to about 17 percentyof GM’s 6,200 U.S. Mark LaNeve, North American sales vice president, told Busineszs First of Columbus , an affiliated that the targeted dealers are the poorestr performersamong GM’s nearlg 6,000 dealerships. The dealerships the company intends to shed make up 18 percent of the showroom network but accoun t for 7 percentof sales.
LaNevw said 400 to 500 of the targeted dealers sold fewet than 35 vehiclesa year; the rest didn’tf meet company’s performance standards, which take sales, profitabilituy and working capital into account. GM (NYSE: GM) has abouy 40 dealerships in theHouston area, accordintg to a search on the company’xs Web site. They sell vehicles under the branrnames Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Saturn and Saab. Chrysler on May 14 announced it was eliminatingysix Houston-area dealerships as part of a biggerd decision to eliminate 789 of its 3,200 dealershipws nationwide, according to a bankruptcy courtg filing.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Continue to recruit talent during downturn, local business leaders say - Kansas City Business Journal:
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“In the financial services world, you do your best recruitinh in theworst markets,” said Paul Purcell, chairman, president and CEO of Co., Milwaukee. “We grew our headcount four and a half percenrt last year when the industry was down20 percent. We’lkl probably grow another 5 percent this year when the industryu will be down another15 percent.” Purcell was one of threwe panelists who took part in a paneo discussion hosted by the .
Jeffrey Joerres, president and CEO of Milwaukee-base global staffing firm (NYSE: MAN), moderated the “When I’m running aroun d smiling when thingsare tough, it’s because I know that we’rew adding to the strength of our Purcell said. “I love downturns because you can actually managre the peoplethat you’ve got and managew the future much better than duringv an upturn.
” Having a top-notch brand is a majort benefit in recruiting qualityg employees, said Peggy Troy, president and chier executive officer of , “We have such a strong brand presence not only in the Milwaukese area but throughout the state of Wisconsin and in the wholr Midwest region,” Troy said. “Our ability to attractg talent isvery positive.” Developinhg and retaining leaders from within an organization also is crucial, she said. Children’s Hospitaol uses a talent management process to determine the level of leadershi p skills for various positions withinthe system,” Troy said.
“Aa we are trying to recruit and we know exactly what the jobrequirements are,” she Recruiting top-level talent to the Milwaukee can be Purcell said. Baird has been successful in attracting employees who were raised inthe “You can only build a firm like Baird only so far with just Purcell said. “Then you have to go and get peoplew in and you have to getthem young. You’vew got to get them in high school or righty outof college. Once they get a littlwe bit older, it’s a little bit of a hardert sell.
” Recruiting during the gloomy winted months tends to create additional challenge s in recruiting employees from outsidrthe area, Troy “You don’t want to brinfg people here in the winter, but you’vew got to be honest about it,” she “But Milwaukee offers a lot of opportunitiese in terms of family life.” Companiexs also need to be active in demonstrating at work and in the community when it comesx to attracting employees of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, said David Myers, president of the building efficiencuy group for Glendale-based (NYSE: JCI). “It’s reall makes a big impact,” he said.
Companies in the Milwaukeed have made major strides inembracing racial, ethnixc and gender diversity at the corporate boarx level and management ranks, Joerres “Progress has been made,” he said.
“In the financial services world, you do your best recruitinh in theworst markets,” said Paul Purcell, chairman, president and CEO of Co., Milwaukee. “We grew our headcount four and a half percenrt last year when the industry was down20 percent. We’lkl probably grow another 5 percent this year when the industryu will be down another15 percent.” Purcell was one of threwe panelists who took part in a paneo discussion hosted by the .
Jeffrey Joerres, president and CEO of Milwaukee-base global staffing firm (NYSE: MAN), moderated the “When I’m running aroun d smiling when thingsare tough, it’s because I know that we’rew adding to the strength of our Purcell said. “I love downturns because you can actually managre the peoplethat you’ve got and managew the future much better than duringv an upturn.
” Having a top-notch brand is a majort benefit in recruiting qualityg employees, said Peggy Troy, president and chier executive officer of , “We have such a strong brand presence not only in the Milwaukese area but throughout the state of Wisconsin and in the wholr Midwest region,” Troy said. “Our ability to attractg talent isvery positive.” Developinhg and retaining leaders from within an organization also is crucial, she said. Children’s Hospitaol uses a talent management process to determine the level of leadershi p skills for various positions withinthe system,” Troy said.
“Aa we are trying to recruit and we know exactly what the jobrequirements are,” she Recruiting top-level talent to the Milwaukee can be Purcell said. Baird has been successful in attracting employees who were raised inthe “You can only build a firm like Baird only so far with just Purcell said. “Then you have to go and get peoplew in and you have to getthem young. You’vew got to get them in high school or righty outof college. Once they get a littlwe bit older, it’s a little bit of a hardert sell.
” Recruiting during the gloomy winted months tends to create additional challenge s in recruiting employees from outsidrthe area, Troy “You don’t want to brinfg people here in the winter, but you’vew got to be honest about it,” she “But Milwaukee offers a lot of opportunitiese in terms of family life.” Companiexs also need to be active in demonstrating at work and in the community when it comesx to attracting employees of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, said David Myers, president of the building efficiencuy group for Glendale-based (NYSE: JCI). “It’s reall makes a big impact,” he said.
Companies in the Milwaukeed have made major strides inembracing racial, ethnixc and gender diversity at the corporate boarx level and management ranks, Joerres “Progress has been made,” he said.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Loving life's lessons - Manawatu Standard
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Manawatu Standard | Loving life's lessons Manawatu Standard Judging comes under two headings, care/attention and ringcraft. Michael Driscole judges at country schools in Manawatu. With the care and attention category, he is looking for the link between child and beast. "I am also checking that the calf or lamb ... |
Sunday, October 23, 2011
F.N.B. appoints Campbell as chairman - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Campbell formerly served as F.N.B.’s (NYSE:FNB) lead director and serves on several committees. He has been a directord since 1975. “Bill is one of our longesg serving and most dedicated Gurgovits said ina statement. F.N.B. previously said it wouldd appoint a new chairman to enable Gurgovits to focuas on his corporate responsibilities and to conformto F.N.B.’e corporate guidelines. Gurgovits, who has workecd at F.N.B. for 48 years, had takej the chairman role in April 2008 when Roberft New was named CEO and president after a nearly two-year search. New resigned 10 monthsx later and Gurgovits stepped back in on an interinbasis initially.
He accepted the post fulltim onJune 2. F.N.B. is based in north of Pittsburgh, and had assets of $8.5 billioj as of March 31.
Campbell formerly served as F.N.B.’s (NYSE:FNB) lead director and serves on several committees. He has been a directord since 1975. “Bill is one of our longesg serving and most dedicated Gurgovits said ina statement. F.N.B. previously said it wouldd appoint a new chairman to enable Gurgovits to focuas on his corporate responsibilities and to conformto F.N.B.’e corporate guidelines. Gurgovits, who has workecd at F.N.B. for 48 years, had takej the chairman role in April 2008 when Roberft New was named CEO and president after a nearly two-year search. New resigned 10 monthsx later and Gurgovits stepped back in on an interinbasis initially.
He accepted the post fulltim onJune 2. F.N.B. is based in north of Pittsburgh, and had assets of $8.5 billioj as of March 31.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Business Journal names 30 under 30 winners - Pittsburgh Business Times:
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The awards honor 30 outstanding St. Louis-area business leaders undef the ageof 30. The winnerse are: Craig Albrecht, ; Evan Ardoin, ; Rob Eidelman Capital Management; |Gundakerr Commercial; Candice Brown, Bethesda Dilworth; Cassie Burd, Butlers Pantry; Rep. Don Calloway, Missouri Housed of Representatives; Kyle Darnell, .; Paul ; Kate Ewing, ; Erin ; Melissa Glauber, ; Kevinh Haar, ; Kate Heideman, ; Anna Ives, ; James ; Kate Kromann, ; Katy Lachky, ; Peterr MacKercher, ; Christallyn McCloud, ; Sara h Mullen-Dominguez, ; Katherine Murray, ; Lauren ; Clarissa Okpaleke, ; Keisha ; William Reisner, ; Natasha Rogers, ; Sondra Terry, ; Stephanir Travis, ; and Tricia Zimmer .
The winners will be featured in theBusinesse Journal’s special section July 10 and celebratef at an awards reception July 16. The awardx are sponsored by the Crosbhy MBA Program at Universityof Missouri-Columbia. For more information abougt the event, contact Kelly Rowland at 421-8307 or krowland@bizjournals.com.
The awards honor 30 outstanding St. Louis-area business leaders undef the ageof 30. The winnerse are: Craig Albrecht, ; Evan Ardoin, ; Rob Eidelman Capital Management; |Gundakerr Commercial; Candice Brown, Bethesda Dilworth; Cassie Burd, Butlers Pantry; Rep. Don Calloway, Missouri Housed of Representatives; Kyle Darnell, .; Paul ; Kate Ewing, ; Erin ; Melissa Glauber, ; Kevinh Haar, ; Kate Heideman, ; Anna Ives, ; James ; Kate Kromann, ; Katy Lachky, ; Peterr MacKercher, ; Christallyn McCloud, ; Sara h Mullen-Dominguez, ; Katherine Murray, ; Lauren ; Clarissa Okpaleke, ; Keisha ; William Reisner, ; Natasha Rogers, ; Sondra Terry, ; Stephanir Travis, ; and Tricia Zimmer .
The winners will be featured in theBusinesse Journal’s special section July 10 and celebratef at an awards reception July 16. The awardx are sponsored by the Crosbhy MBA Program at Universityof Missouri-Columbia. For more information abougt the event, contact Kelly Rowland at 421-8307 or krowland@bizjournals.com.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Demand up for construction, skilled trade workers - Chicago Tribune
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MLive.com | Demand up for construction, skilled trade workers Chicago Tribune AP Demand for construction and skilled trade workers is growing in Michigan and apprentice programs are gearing up to help fill the need. The increased demand is a boon to journeymen, apprentices and union officials who sweated out the last few years ... Demand up for construction, skilled trade workers |
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Perjalanan Karier si Pecinta Statistik - Okezone
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Okezone | Perjalanan Karier si Pecinta Statistik Okezone JAKARTA - Sudah lima tahun Rusman Heriawan menduduki posisinya sebagai Kepala Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) sejak 28 Juni 2006. Kala itu, dia menggantikan Choiril Maksum sebagai Kepala BPS periode sebelumnya. Rusman, si putra Betawi kelahiran Bogor 4 ... |
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