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The Pendleton-based company (NASDAQ: FNFG), the parent of First Niagarw Bank, has redeemed all $184 million receive from the preferred stocko purchased by the under the Troubled Asset ReliefProgram (TARP). Duringy its seven-month investment in First Niagara, the government earned more than $4.8 milliob in preferred stock exclusive of any valuw it may realize related to the repurchasre of the warrant byFirst Niagara, said a company statement. In First Niagara raised $380.4 million in a follow-o n stock offering.
Those funds, coupled with anothedr $115 million raised in October putthe “company in a stronger capitalp position than that which existed prior to the governmenyt investment in November,” officials First Niagara management also reaffirmed its belief that it is “well positiones to withstand extreme and unprecedented economidc conditions, based on even more severe economic assumptions than those used by the in last month’a Supervisory Capital Assessment Program, or stress of the nation’s largest banks.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
2 dead, 3 wounded in pair of Calif. shootings - Sacramento Bee
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KSEE | 2 dead, 3 wounded in pair of Calif. shootings Sacramento Bee Two people are dead and three others are wounded after a pair of shootings in the San Joaquin V » |
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Pierpont Communications, Inc. Company Profile | Company Information
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Pierpont Communications Inc. is one of the largest communication firms inthe Southwest. Establisher in 1987 with officezsin Houston, Austin and Dallas, we help our diversw roster of clients grow through strategic services in publif relations, investor relations, public affairsa and marketing. Pierpont is proud to serve a broad range of clients in a spectrunmof industries. Those include Fortune 500 corporations, charitables and trade organizations, public entities and privater companies in industries suchas automotive, energy, human resources, insurance, professional services, real technology, transportation and more. At service goes far beyonf tactics.
We bring strategy and insight that help our clientse reach their business In addition totenacious execution, our clients find tremendouzs value in our ability to identify marketplace propose new ideas and connect them with the contactws and resources they need for success.
Pierpont Communications Inc. is one of the largest communication firms inthe Southwest. Establisher in 1987 with officezsin Houston, Austin and Dallas, we help our diversw roster of clients grow through strategic services in publif relations, investor relations, public affairsa and marketing. Pierpont is proud to serve a broad range of clients in a spectrunmof industries. Those include Fortune 500 corporations, charitables and trade organizations, public entities and privater companies in industries suchas automotive, energy, human resources, insurance, professional services, real technology, transportation and more. At service goes far beyonf tactics.
We bring strategy and insight that help our clientse reach their business In addition totenacious execution, our clients find tremendouzs value in our ability to identify marketplace propose new ideas and connect them with the contactws and resources they need for success.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Luhrs City Center starts luring tenants as renovations progress - Phoenix Business Journal:
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In recent weeks, the Luhres Building has been gutted in preparationj fornew tenants, including law firm LLP, which has committed to taking the 10th floor. The Seattle-basefd firm, which specializes in class actions, will move this summer from its space at the at 24th Streetand Camelback Road. “The building gave us the opportunity to have a presenc e in a greathistoric building, but at the same time buil a state-of-the-art law office from the grounf up,” said Rob Carey, Phoenix managing The Luhrs Building, 11 W. Jefferson St., will includd 80,000 square feet of office spacerwhen it’s completely restored.
About 20,000 square feet of retailo will be available atstreet level. Cushman & Wakefielf of Arizona Inc. is marketing the officd space. Phoenix Commercial Advisoras is handling theretail , a division of of Irvine, Calif., purchased the entirer city block — bounded by Jeffersonh and Madison streets, and Centra and First avenues — for $28 million in October 2007. The familyt business is investingabout $8 million to restore the Luhr Building and the Luhrs Tower, 45 W. Jeffersonn St., to their former glory. The vintage art deco structurde was completedin 1930, in the midsyt of the Great Depression.
“It was badly and it’s such a wonderful jewel of saidBilly Shields, a government affairx consultant based in Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon supports the redevelopmeny and restoration of the Luhrs block, particularly the “It’s one of the largest and most significantt historic buildings that is left standing in Phoenix. The amounft of craftsmanship anddetail couldn’t be replicatexd today,” Gordon said.
The Luhrs Building, however, predates the towere by six years and is an example of a more classical styling, with ornate marble cornices embellishing the top The 10-story building, a short walk to the east side of the is considered one of Phoenix’s original skyscrapers. The Phoenix City Councio voted last summer to award Hansji Urbanma $500,000 historic preservation grant to restore both Luhrzs structures. The Luhrs Building was vacant and deteriorating.
LLC is buildingg CityScape across Jefferson from the Luhrxsblock — and the huge mixed-use project is vyingy for the same kind of professional service Despite that competition, RED owner Mike Ebert said he’s pleased with Hansji Urban’s renovations. “Development like the renovation of the Luhrss building illustrates the vibrancy of the downtown Phoenix he said. “We think these renovationse will fit nicely with what we are creatinbgat CityScape.” The Hansji family has been in the commercial real estatew business, specializing in hotel investment and development, since 1974.
Presideny Rajan Hansji said the companh is planningan extended-stay hotel, probablgy a Hilton or on Central Avenue, south of the Luhrs Building. “There’s still not enoughh hotels in downtown to accommodate larger conventions,” he said. Luhr’s City Center:
In recent weeks, the Luhres Building has been gutted in preparationj fornew tenants, including law firm LLP, which has committed to taking the 10th floor. The Seattle-basefd firm, which specializes in class actions, will move this summer from its space at the at 24th Streetand Camelback Road. “The building gave us the opportunity to have a presenc e in a greathistoric building, but at the same time buil a state-of-the-art law office from the grounf up,” said Rob Carey, Phoenix managing The Luhrs Building, 11 W. Jefferson St., will includd 80,000 square feet of office spacerwhen it’s completely restored.
About 20,000 square feet of retailo will be available atstreet level. Cushman & Wakefielf of Arizona Inc. is marketing the officd space. Phoenix Commercial Advisoras is handling theretail , a division of of Irvine, Calif., purchased the entirer city block — bounded by Jeffersonh and Madison streets, and Centra and First avenues — for $28 million in October 2007. The familyt business is investingabout $8 million to restore the Luhr Building and the Luhrs Tower, 45 W. Jeffersonn St., to their former glory. The vintage art deco structurde was completedin 1930, in the midsyt of the Great Depression.
“It was badly and it’s such a wonderful jewel of saidBilly Shields, a government affairx consultant based in Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon supports the redevelopmeny and restoration of the Luhrs block, particularly the “It’s one of the largest and most significantt historic buildings that is left standing in Phoenix. The amounft of craftsmanship anddetail couldn’t be replicatexd today,” Gordon said.
The Luhrs Building, however, predates the towere by six years and is an example of a more classical styling, with ornate marble cornices embellishing the top The 10-story building, a short walk to the east side of the is considered one of Phoenix’s original skyscrapers. The Phoenix City Councio voted last summer to award Hansji Urbanma $500,000 historic preservation grant to restore both Luhrzs structures. The Luhrs Building was vacant and deteriorating.
LLC is buildingg CityScape across Jefferson from the Luhrxsblock — and the huge mixed-use project is vyingy for the same kind of professional service Despite that competition, RED owner Mike Ebert said he’s pleased with Hansji Urban’s renovations. “Development like the renovation of the Luhrss building illustrates the vibrancy of the downtown Phoenix he said. “We think these renovationse will fit nicely with what we are creatinbgat CityScape.” The Hansji family has been in the commercial real estatew business, specializing in hotel investment and development, since 1974.
Presideny Rajan Hansji said the companh is planningan extended-stay hotel, probablgy a Hilton or on Central Avenue, south of the Luhrs Building. “There’s still not enoughh hotels in downtown to accommodate larger conventions,” he said. Luhr’s City Center:
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Knowing performance indicators can help your business - San Francisco Business Times:
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Answer: It’s important to know the key performanceeindicators (KPI) of your You can start with your monthl income statement and balance sheet. What are the trends of your KPIs? How do the current month’s KPIs compare with the monthlycurrent year-to-date numbers and with the same perio d last year? Do the trends show growth, declinre or stagnation? How do you comparer with similar-sized companies in your industry? • Debt to equitty ratio.
KPIs are not always financialp statement measures that are predictive of resultsa but might be predictors of the future profitability of your You must answerthe question: If my businessa is going to change, what would be the firsr indication? You must learn to anticipate instead of react. • New It’s important to know exactly how you make so identifyyour priorities, review budgets, right size your business and cut non-essential costs. Doing so will help you fine tune the familiadr andredefine processes. Remove all cash outlayd that do notgenerate revenue. Accountabilityg comes from the soassess employees.
Reduce all non-employee expensews by 10 percent to 20 percenytif possible. Use incentives to motivate, encourage behavior and retain New equipment and othetr capital outlays mustbe justified. You might need to considerr postponing newcapital investments. Go for revenue save cash Listen toyour employees, existinfg and potential customers for opportunities to brintg in more revenue. Seek out the best advisere and be flexible and readyto change. Explorer all revenue opportunities, especially non-expensives marketing activities such as blogging and Refresh the look and functiom of yourWeb site, if needed. Be proactivw by investing in training yoursalesx force. Cash is king.
Manage your transactionws for greater liquidity by positioning the company to operatre from a position of You can expecthigher taxes, slower accounts receivables payments and tightening credit now, so reduced inventories and collect receivables as aggressively as possible. Communicate with your banker regularly so you know what is working and Now is the time to establishg second relationships withother banks. The future is Being prepared is the best way to get Useassessment tools, benchmark goals and set times for achievements (deadlines).
Challenge your current thinking, maintain a greatr attitude andtake Remember, the things that broughft you success in the past are not necessarily goinvg to carry you forward.
Answer: It’s important to know the key performanceeindicators (KPI) of your You can start with your monthl income statement and balance sheet. What are the trends of your KPIs? How do the current month’s KPIs compare with the monthlycurrent year-to-date numbers and with the same perio d last year? Do the trends show growth, declinre or stagnation? How do you comparer with similar-sized companies in your industry? • Debt to equitty ratio.
KPIs are not always financialp statement measures that are predictive of resultsa but might be predictors of the future profitability of your You must answerthe question: If my businessa is going to change, what would be the firsr indication? You must learn to anticipate instead of react. • New It’s important to know exactly how you make so identifyyour priorities, review budgets, right size your business and cut non-essential costs. Doing so will help you fine tune the familiadr andredefine processes. Remove all cash outlayd that do notgenerate revenue. Accountabilityg comes from the soassess employees.
Reduce all non-employee expensews by 10 percent to 20 percenytif possible. Use incentives to motivate, encourage behavior and retain New equipment and othetr capital outlays mustbe justified. You might need to considerr postponing newcapital investments. Go for revenue save cash Listen toyour employees, existinfg and potential customers for opportunities to brintg in more revenue. Seek out the best advisere and be flexible and readyto change. Explorer all revenue opportunities, especially non-expensives marketing activities such as blogging and Refresh the look and functiom of yourWeb site, if needed. Be proactivw by investing in training yoursalesx force. Cash is king.
Manage your transactionws for greater liquidity by positioning the company to operatre from a position of You can expecthigher taxes, slower accounts receivables payments and tightening credit now, so reduced inventories and collect receivables as aggressively as possible. Communicate with your banker regularly so you know what is working and Now is the time to establishg second relationships withother banks. The future is Being prepared is the best way to get Useassessment tools, benchmark goals and set times for achievements (deadlines).
Challenge your current thinking, maintain a greatr attitude andtake Remember, the things that broughft you success in the past are not necessarily goinvg to carry you forward.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Colorado places 182 lawyers on 2009 Chambers USA list - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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The international legal-rating service each year publishesx lists of what it considers to be the top attorneysw inseveral business-related disciplines. The 2009 guide, posted online Friday, lists this many Colorado-based lawyers in the followinbgpractice areas: • 26 in corporate/merger and acquisitions. • 21 in • 18 in intellectual property. • 27 in labor and employment. • 47 in litigation. 43 in real estate. Some lawyers are listedd more than once under differentpractice areas. Chambers includese lawyers on its list based on interviews with their peers and clients.
Law firms and individual lawyerzs are rankedin “bands” from one to six, with one beinvg the best. Chambers listed these law firms withColorado operations, locally based or otherwise, in “band one” in various practiced areas: • Corporate/Mergers & LLP, LLP, LLP, LLP. Environment: LLP, Faegre & Benson, LLP, Holm e Roberts & Owen. • Intellectual Property: Faegre Benson, LLP. • Labor & Employment: Hollans & Hart, LLC. • Litigation/General Commercial: LLP, Hollandx & Hart, O’Donnell LLP. • Litigation/White-Collad Crime and Government Investigations: Haddon, Mueller, Jordan, Mackey & Foreman PC.
• Real Estate: LLP, Real Estate/Construction: Faegre & Benson, Hollandd & Hart, Sherman & London-based Chambers publishes guides to the legao profession covering176 nations. The U.S. guide has been publishesd since 1999. , searchable by state, lawyer or
The international legal-rating service each year publishesx lists of what it considers to be the top attorneysw inseveral business-related disciplines. The 2009 guide, posted online Friday, lists this many Colorado-based lawyers in the followinbgpractice areas: • 26 in corporate/merger and acquisitions. • 21 in • 18 in intellectual property. • 27 in labor and employment. • 47 in litigation. 43 in real estate. Some lawyers are listedd more than once under differentpractice areas. Chambers includese lawyers on its list based on interviews with their peers and clients.
Law firms and individual lawyerzs are rankedin “bands” from one to six, with one beinvg the best. Chambers listed these law firms withColorado operations, locally based or otherwise, in “band one” in various practiced areas: • Corporate/Mergers & LLP, LLP, LLP, LLP. Environment: LLP, Faegre & Benson, LLP, Holm e Roberts & Owen. • Intellectual Property: Faegre Benson, LLP. • Labor & Employment: Hollans & Hart, LLC. • Litigation/General Commercial: LLP, Hollandx & Hart, O’Donnell LLP. • Litigation/White-Collad Crime and Government Investigations: Haddon, Mueller, Jordan, Mackey & Foreman PC.
• Real Estate: LLP, Real Estate/Construction: Faegre & Benson, Hollandd & Hart, Sherman & London-based Chambers publishes guides to the legao profession covering176 nations. The U.S. guide has been publishesd since 1999. , searchable by state, lawyer or
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Treasury limits bonuses at TARP recipients - San Francisco Business Times:
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The new rules encourage these companies to award executives stoclk that must be held for a long periox of timeand can’t be entirelyy converted to cash until the TARP money is repaifd to the government. This, the department contends, will aligm “executives’ incentives with those of shareholders and Kenneth Feinberg, a mediator who led the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, will review payments and compensation plan at companies that have received “exceptional assistance,” including , , , , and . TARP recipientws also must allow shareholders to vote on executivdcompensation packages.
They also must disclose any perkx worth morethan $25,000 made to highly compensated employee s and justify the benefit. The rules prohibit companiess fromproviding “gross-up” paymentsz to senior executives to cover taxes due on Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said the Obama administratiojn also supports legislation that would require all public companiews to give shareholders a non-bindint vote on executive compensation packages. Congresws also should give the Securities and Exchange Commissionj the power to make compensation committeesmore independent, similar to standards in place for audit committees establishee by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Geithner blame executive compensation practices asa “contributing for the financial crisis. “Incentivews for short-term gains overwhelmed the checks and balances meanft to mitigate against the risk ofexcessx leverage,” he said. But, he added, “We are not cappinhg pay. We are not setting forth precisr prescriptions for how companies shouldset compensation, whicuh can often be counterproductive. Instead, we will continue to work to develo standards that reward innovation andprudent risk-taking, without creatingy misaligned incentives.
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The new rules encourage these companies to award executives stoclk that must be held for a long periox of timeand can’t be entirelyy converted to cash until the TARP money is repaifd to the government. This, the department contends, will aligm “executives’ incentives with those of shareholders and Kenneth Feinberg, a mediator who led the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, will review payments and compensation plan at companies that have received “exceptional assistance,” including , , , , and . TARP recipientws also must allow shareholders to vote on executivdcompensation packages.
They also must disclose any perkx worth morethan $25,000 made to highly compensated employee s and justify the benefit. The rules prohibit companiess fromproviding “gross-up” paymentsz to senior executives to cover taxes due on Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said the Obama administratiojn also supports legislation that would require all public companiews to give shareholders a non-bindint vote on executive compensation packages. Congresws also should give the Securities and Exchange Commissionj the power to make compensation committeesmore independent, similar to standards in place for audit committees establishee by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Geithner blame executive compensation practices asa “contributing for the financial crisis. “Incentivews for short-term gains overwhelmed the checks and balances meanft to mitigate against the risk ofexcessx leverage,” he said. But, he added, “We are not cappinhg pay. We are not setting forth precisr prescriptions for how companies shouldset compensation, whicuh can often be counterproductive. Instead, we will continue to work to develo standards that reward innovation andprudent risk-taking, without creatingy misaligned incentives.
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