wacotrib - Latest Business Headlines http://www.wacotrib.com The latest headlines from wacotrib en-us Copyright 2009, Cox Newspapers Inc., wacotrib Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:53:39 EST Newspapers COXnet RSS Generator v1.0 http://img.coxnewsweb.com/C/05/98/58/image_1358985.jpg wacotrib - Latest Business Headlines http://www.wacotrib.com 5 Waco's jobless rate dips below 7 percent; seasonal jobs going fast http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/21/11212009wacUnemployment.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/21/11212009wacUnemployment.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The local unemployment rate continues to plod downward, likely helped by companies filling seasonal jobs that are being snapped up quickly. Time Warner Cable puts $100 million behind initiative to raise U.S. children's interest and proficiency in science and math http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/19/11192009waceducation.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/19/11192009waceducation.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Nikell Carter, 12, loves math and science, which is why he wears a T-shirt that reads “Rocket Scientists Rock.” New program shines light on shady mortgage scams http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/19/11192009wacForeclosureScams.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/19/11192009wacForeclosureScams.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Local officials are hoping a new national program may save some Waco-area residents from shady companies that falsely promise to reduce homeowners’ mortgage payments. Old beer warehouse downtown set for development after Waco City Council approves zoning change http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/18/11182009wacbanquethall.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/18/11182009wacbanquethall.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST The Waco City Council on Tuesday passed a zone change that could allow the old Dudley Haas beer warehouse downtown to become a mixed-use center with stores, a banquet hall and a restaurant. Record year for foreclosures in McLennan County, though December shows hope http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/17/11172009wacforeclosures.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/17/11172009wacforeclosures.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST McLennan County will end the year with 1,387 properties posted for foreclosure, breaking last year’s record of 1,110 postings, according to Foreclosure Listing Service. Renovations back on track for Waco apartment complex http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/17/11172009wacApartment.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/17/11172009wacApartment.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Two years ago, an Austin company bought a troubled apartment complex at 1601 Spring St. for $3 million. It had big plans for this place that once was so notorious that police called it a war zone. For an upfront fee, these doctors are at your service anytime http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/15/11152009wacConciergeMedicine.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/15/11152009wacConciergeMedicine.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST A new model for medical care has made its way to Waco, and it’s filled with patient perks. Federal agency stops Scott & White's plan for Temple children's hospital http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/14/11142009wachospitalmergeroff.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/14/11142009wachospitalmergeroff.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Plans for a regional children’s hospital that could have prevented Waco residents from traveling to Dallas or Austin for specialized services are now in limbo. Waco chamber reps try to sell businesses on Waco during trade mission to New York http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/13/11132009wacBizVisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/13/11132009wacBizVisit.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST If talking to a prime industrial prospect requires a 1,500-mile flight to New York City, Sarah Roberts with the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce will make it. Builders optimistic as Waco-area housing permits increase http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/12/11122009wacHousePermits.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 http://www.wacotrib.com/biz/content/business/stories/2009/11/12/11122009wacHousePermits.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=2 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST One month does not a trend make, but the number of housing permits issued by Waco in October at least has builders talking about a change for the better.