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Economic recovery fares better in some states than others - 09/10/2010

The economic recovery is making uneven progress across the U.S., according to the Federal Reserve.  -More- 

Blue Chip Economic Indicators forecasts slower U.S. growth - 09/10/2010

For the third consecutive month, a panel of economists revised downward its projection for U.S.  -More- 

Manufacturing sector pumped up August acquisitions - 09/10/2010

Distributors and manufacturers heated up acquisitions in August, according to Thomson Reuters.  -More- 

Do it Best CEO focuses on co-op's goals - 09/10/2010

Bob Taylor, president and CEO of Do it Best, said focusing on goals has helped the co-op grow in tough times.  -More- 

Airgas board votes against $5.5B Air Products offer - 09/10/2010

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Freight trends stayed on the road to success in July - 09/10/2010

Although the economic recovery has hit some speed bumps, the freight industry is finding a smoother road.  -More- 

WinWholesale opens Winnelson branch in North Dakota - 09/10/2010

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Cisco, Westcon settle overbilling case for $48M - 09/10/2010

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United Natural Foods Q4 earnings were healthy on strong sales - 09/10/2010

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Top talent needs to be stretched, not slammed - 09/10/2010

In order to keep that star staff member, employers need to make sure they challenge and develop that person's skills.  -More- 

Gossip can poison a workplace - 09/10/2010

Mike Myatt compares letting employees talk about each other to letting them swim with sharks.  -More- 

Not a natural-born negotiator? No problem - 09/10/2010

Honing your skills as a negotiator can be an important career-development tool.  -More- 

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