http://reporternews.com/news/business/?partner=RSSAbilene Reporter-News Stories: Businessen-usbusinesshttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/05/investors-collect-profits-after-last-weeks-rally/?partner=RSS Caution returned to Wall Street Monday as investors gave back some gains from last week's rally even as they found encouragement from President-elect Barack Obama's calls for an economic stimulus package.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:09:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67379-733412business/newsBy Tim Paradis<br/>Associated PressLocalInvestors collect profits after last week's rallyAbilene Reporter-Newsinvestors-collect-profits-after-last-weeks-rallyurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67379-733412Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/05/chrysler-sales-drop-53-percent-others-not-much/?partner=RSS Chrysler LLC's December U.S. sales plunged by more than half and it sold 30 percent fewer vehicles in 2008, dwarfing the steep declines at the other major automakers as consumers remained uncertain about the economy and their jobs.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:08:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67378-733412business/newsAssociated PressLocalChrysler sales drop 53 percent; others not much betterAbilene Reporter-Newschrysler-sales-drop-53-percent-others-not-muchurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67378-733412Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/foreign-workers-face-stress-as-unemployment/?partner=RSS For foreign professionals, the rising unemployment rate is especially daunting.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67291-733410business/newsBy Amy Taxin<br/>Associated PressLocalForeign workers face stress as unemployment risesAbilene Reporter-Newsforeign-workers-face-stress-as-unemploymenturn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67291-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/digital-tv-subsidy-program-running-out-of-money/?partner=RSS The Feb. 17 transition from analog to digital television broadcasts looms and as many as 8 million households are still unprepared, but the government program that subsidizes crucial TV converter boxes is about to run out of money.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:21:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67296-733410business/newsBy Joelle Tessler<br/>Associated PressLocalDigital TV subsidy program running out of moneyAbilene Reporter-Newsdigital-tv-subsidy-program-running-out-of-moneyurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67296-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/03/flying-high/?partner=RSSAbilene Regional Airport lost an airline in 2008, but not its spirit or understanding from locals of how vital it is to the community's economic well-being.myersd@reporternews.com (Doug Myers)Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:11:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67252-733410business/newsDoug MyersLocalFlying high Abilene Reporter-Newsflying-highurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67252-733410Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2009/jan/04/business-notebook/?partner=RSSNames and faces in business news.Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67253-733411business/biz-notesLocalBUSINESS NOTEBOOK 01.04.09Abilene Reporter-Newsbusiness-notebookurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-67253-733411Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/28/business-notebook/?partner=RSSNames and faces in business newsSun, 28 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66771-733404business/biz-notesLocalBUSINESS NOTEBOOK 12.28.08Abilene Reporter-Newsbusiness-notebookurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66771-733404Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/20/business-notebook/?partner=RSSNames and faces in business newsSat, 20 Dec 2008 23:38:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66309-733396business/biz-notesLocalBUSINESS NOTEBOOK 12.21.08Abilene Reporter-Newsbusiness-notebookurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66309-733396Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/20/agricultural-digest/?partner=RSSUSDA request for referendum on porkSat, 20 Dec 2008 23:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66296-733396business/biz-notesLocalAGRICULTURAL DIGEST 12.21.08Abilene Reporter-Newsagricultural-digesturn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66296-733396Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/14/business-notebook/?partner=RSSNames and faces in business newsSun, 14 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-65739-733390business/biz-notesLocalBUSINESS NOTEBOOK 12.14.08Abilene Reporter-Newsbusiness-notebookurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-65739-733390Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/29/abilenebiz-january-2009-snapshots/?partner=RSSBiz snapshotsTue, 30 Dec 2008 00:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66889-733405business/biz-extrasLocalAbileneBiz January 2009 SnapshotsAbilene Reporter-Newsabilenebiz-january-2009-snapshotsurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66889-733405Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/29/success-story-integrity-leads-bill-senters-success/?partner=RSSLongtime Abilenian Bill Senter recently joined a 62-year history of notable Abilene residents and business people to be recognized by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce for their contributions to the community.Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:17:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66888-733405business/biz-extrasBy Rebel Taylor<br>AbileneBiz contributorLocalSuccess Story: Integrity leads to Bill Senter’s successAbilene Reporter-Newssuccess-story-integrity-leads-bill-senters-successurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66888-733405Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/26/advertising-column-happy-new-media/?partner=RSSIn this brave new year as automakers struggle with ad budgets they join many businesses jolted with the realization that the old ways don’t necessarily work so well any longer.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:01:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66728-733402business/biz-extrasBy Dr. Tim Chandler <br>AbileneBiz contributorLocalAdvertising Column: Happy New MediaAbilene Reporter-Newsadvertising-column-happy-new-mediaurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66728-733402Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/26/bbb-column-bbb-business-advice-health-saving-accou/?partner=RSSRising health care costs are forcing business owners to decide whether or not they can afford to provide health coverage for their employees.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:58:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66727-733402business/biz-extrasBy Steve Abel<br>President of the Abilene<br>Better Business BureauLocalBBB Column: BBB business advice on Health Saving AccountsAbilene Reporter-Newsbbb-column-bbb-business-advice-health-saving-accouurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66727-733402Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/26/pr-column-pr-resolutions-new-year/?partner=RSSLike losing weight or starting to exercise, doing a better job of promoting your business may be one of those goals you periodically resolve to do but never get around to doing.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:53:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66726-733402business/biz-extrasBy Dave Hogan, APR<br>AbileneBiz contributorLocalPR Column: PR resolutions for the new yearAbilene Reporter-Newspr-column-pr-resolutions-new-yearurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66726-733402Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/26/bbb-torch-award-winner-three-businesses-honored-et/?partner=RSSFor a quick tutorial on business ethics, consider the day-to-day practices of three recently honored Abilene companies.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:34:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66725-733402business/biz-extrasBy Laura Gutschke<br>AbileneBiz contributorLocalBBB Torch Award Winners: Three businesses honored for ethical practicesAbilene Reporter-Newsbbb-torch-award-winner-three-businesses-honored-eturn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66725-733402Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/26/workforce-column-educating-workforce/?partner=RSSHave you recently experienced difficulties in hiring quality employees? As it turns out, this is a familiar pattern displayed across the nation. There continues to be a shortage of qualified workers to fill the technologically advanced jobs that are more numerous than ever, and the problem is only getting worse.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:26:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66724-733402business/biz-extrasBy Cason Pyle<br>Career Pathways Consultant, Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas BoardLocalWorkforce Column: Educating a workforceAbilene Reporter-Newsworkforce-column-educating-workforceurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66724-733402Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/26/sbdc-column-meeting-small-business-challenge-2009/?partner=RSSMeeting the business challenges of 2009 will take courage, conviction and constant monitoring for even the experienced business owner.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:18:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66723-733402business/biz-extrasBy Judy Wilhelm<br>Director, Texas Tech University Small Business Development Center AbileneLocalSBDC Column: Meeting the small business challenge in 2009Abilene Reporter-Newssbdc-column-meeting-small-business-challenge-2009urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66723-733402Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/26/small-biz-salute-china-star-restaurant-gets-busine/?partner=RSSThe Abilene Business Council of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce honored China Star Restaurant as the Business Salute recipient.Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66722-733402business/biz-extrasBy Vicky Smedley <br>Abilene Chamber of Commerce LocalSmall Biz Salute: China Star Restaurant gets Business SaluteAbilene Reporter-Newssmall-biz-salute-china-star-restaurant-gets-busineurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-66722-733402Change0Usablehttp://reporternews.com/news/2008/nov/20/biz-trends-american-commercial-college-changing-ti/?partner=RSSWith American Commercial College’s evolving career training programs, students may as likely to be dressed in scrubs as office attire these days.gutschkel@reporternews.com (Laura Gutschke)Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:25:00 -0000urn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-63909-733366business/biz-extrasLaura GutschkeLocalBiz Trends: American Commercial College changing with the timesAbilene Reporter-Newsbiz-trends-american-commercial-college-changing-tiurn:publicid:reporternews.com:news-Story-63909-733366Change0Usable