Japan's JVC, Kenwood To Form Capital, Business Alliance - UPDATE (Sharewatch)TOKYO (Thomson Financial) - Struggling consumer electronics maker Victor Co of Japan Ltd (JVC), car electronics maker Kenwood Corp and the biggest shareholder in Kenwood, Sparx Group Co Ltd, announced Tuesday they have agreed to form a comprehensive capital and business alliance, in a move that is widely seen as a rescue plan for JVC.
State-run Town On Verge Of Independence (The Charlotte Observer)The town began as a training ground for World War II troops, then housed the wounded, weapons and prisoners of war. Later, its buildings became home to the state's mentally ill and criminals from across the country. Now, Butner is poised to shed its claim as North Carolina's only state-run town, awaiting Gov. Mike Easley's signature on a bill that will make its incorporation official. "It's one ...
12-month Business Working Plan Presented (Maltamedia.com Daily News)A business working plan for the coming 12 months was presented on Monday, citing the need for more training, more courses to be provided by the Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) as well as less expensive business licenses. The plan was presented by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Dr Lawrence Gonzi, Minister for Competitiveness and Communications Censu Galea and Parliamentary ...
Deadline Nears For MEC Business Plan Competition (Local Tech Wire)CHARLOTTE — The deadline to submit a business plan to the Metrolina Entrepreneurial Council for its $5,000 competition is Nov. 14. The top five finalists will present their business plans on Jan. 14 at The BIG Event (Capital Access Conference) at The Westin in Charlotte.
Arden Arcade Cityhood At Risk (The Sacramento Bee)Arden Arcade cityhood proponents' goal of a November 2008 incorporation vote is in jeopardy -- a development that could derail the cityhood push and make forming a new municipality financially untenable.
Letter: Let Enochville Vote On Incorporation (Salisbury Post)Under North Carolina law, the voters of Enochville have a right to due process and to vote on incorporation. It is the responsibility of our representatives to sponsor the incorporation bill once the community has proven that we can be self supporting.