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Friday, December 31, 2010
Kansas Jayhawks insert Josh Selby into starting lineup, bench Marcus Morris - Examiner.com
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Darryl B. Hazel Executive Profile
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Previously, Hazel was vice presidengt of Marketing, Ford Motor Company, and was responsible for Lincoln andMercury Marketing, with responsibilities for Revenue and Retail Management as well as Globaol Marketing Services, a position he held sincre September 2005. Hazel joined Ford Motor Company in 1972 as an analysy inLincoln Mercury
Previously, Hazel was vice presidengt of Marketing, Ford Motor Company, and was responsible for Lincoln andMercury Marketing, with responsibilities for Revenue and Retail Management as well as Globaol Marketing Services, a position he held sincre September 2005. Hazel joined Ford Motor Company in 1972 as an analysy inLincoln Mercury
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Patrick Reusse: Perspective please, regarding Twins - Post-Bulletin
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Report: D.C. area posts a strong economic performance - The Business Review (Albany):
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The report ranked the 100 largesr U.S. metro areas based on employment, unemploymenyt rates, wages, gross metropolitan product, housinb prices and foreclosure rates in thefirst quarter. D.C. ranked No. 13, whilr San Antonio, Texas, placed No. 1 and Detroitt came in last at No. 100. “All metropolitan areasx are feeling the effects of this but the distress is notshared equally,” said Alan Berube, research director of the metropolitan policy progranm at the D.C. institute and co-author of the report.
“Whilw some areas of the country have experiencedr only ashallow downturn, and may be emergingy from the recession already, people living in metr areas that are now performing weakesf economically should prepare themselves for a long recoveryt period.” At the firsrt quarter’s end, only 10 of the 100 metrio areas were starting to show signs of said the report, and said Texas was the only place that saw growth in employment and output. Output increased in just a handfupl ofmetro areas, including Seattle; Austin, Texas; and Virginia Beach, Va..
The repory also pointed out that metro areas with concentrationes of jobs in certain sectors have resulted in fewer dramatic job losses. The Rankings: San Antonio, Texax Austin, Texas McAllen, Texas Baton Rouge, La. Tulsa, Omaha, Neb. El Paso, Texas Wichita, Kan. Washington, D.C. N.M. Virginia Beach, Va. Harrisburg, Pa. Pa. New Haven, Conn. Rochester, N.Y.
The report ranked the 100 largesr U.S. metro areas based on employment, unemploymenyt rates, wages, gross metropolitan product, housinb prices and foreclosure rates in thefirst quarter. D.C. ranked No. 13, whilr San Antonio, Texas, placed No. 1 and Detroitt came in last at No. 100. “All metropolitan areasx are feeling the effects of this but the distress is notshared equally,” said Alan Berube, research director of the metropolitan policy progranm at the D.C. institute and co-author of the report.
“Whilw some areas of the country have experiencedr only ashallow downturn, and may be emergingy from the recession already, people living in metr areas that are now performing weakesf economically should prepare themselves for a long recoveryt period.” At the firsrt quarter’s end, only 10 of the 100 metrio areas were starting to show signs of said the report, and said Texas was the only place that saw growth in employment and output. Output increased in just a handfupl ofmetro areas, including Seattle; Austin, Texas; and Virginia Beach, Va..
The repory also pointed out that metro areas with concentrationes of jobs in certain sectors have resulted in fewer dramatic job losses. The Rankings: San Antonio, Texax Austin, Texas McAllen, Texas Baton Rouge, La. Tulsa, Omaha, Neb. El Paso, Texas Wichita, Kan. Washington, D.C. N.M. Virginia Beach, Va. Harrisburg, Pa. Pa. New Haven, Conn. Rochester, N.Y.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
'Top Chef' recap: Interpret This! - Entertainment Weekly
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
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(NYSE: APC), (NYSE: ME) and Cobaltf International Energy LP all issued separate released on the find at theHeidelbergv prospect, which contains abouyt 200 feet of net oil pay. The well is in abouft 5,000 feet of watef in Green Canyon, and will have to be drilled toaboutr 28,500 feet. For Anadarko — the majority partner with more than 44 percenytinterest — the Heidelberg discovery validates the geological trends evident in the previously announced Caesar/Tonga discoveries, according to Bob senior vice president of worldwide exploration.
“Sincse 2005, we have drilled seven successful exploration wellse inthis Middle-Miocene trend, each targeting resources of more than 100 milliob barrels,” Daniels said. Anadarko, whose nearby Constitution spar affords a variety ofdevelopment options, plans to conducy further appraisal in the second half of this Mariner, which owns a 12.5 percentt stake in Heidelberg, also announced two natural gas discoveriez — one in the deepwater Gulf and anothetr on the deep shelf. “We completed our 2008 offshord drilling program with an 80 percensuccess rate, and our 2009 program is off to an excellentr start,” said Chairman and CEO Scott Josey.
Marinef holds a 30 percent interest inBushwoord No. 1 in 2,700 feet of water in the Gardebn Banks, which will be drilled to 25,300 owns 35 percent of Bushwood. and two others own the Mariner owns a 100 percent working interest inSmoothire No. 2 on the deep Heidelberg represents Cobalt’s first discovery in the deepwatef Gulf. “The Heidelberg success gives us great confidence inour people, technology, and geologic modeling of our entirs Gulf of Mexico portfolio,” said Cobalr Chairman and CEO Joseph whose company owns just under 10 percent of the Anadarko remains busy in the Gulf, committing to drilling the Vito prospecrt in Mississippi Canyon after Heidelberg.
Drilling is also underwa y at Shenandoah Lower-Tertiary prospect in Walker Ridge, and an exploratoryt well at the Samurai prospect in Green Canyon is expectedx to spud in the first quarterof 2009.
(NYSE: APC), (NYSE: ME) and Cobaltf International Energy LP all issued separate released on the find at theHeidelbergv prospect, which contains abouyt 200 feet of net oil pay. The well is in abouft 5,000 feet of watef in Green Canyon, and will have to be drilled toaboutr 28,500 feet. For Anadarko — the majority partner with more than 44 percenytinterest — the Heidelberg discovery validates the geological trends evident in the previously announced Caesar/Tonga discoveries, according to Bob senior vice president of worldwide exploration.
“Sincse 2005, we have drilled seven successful exploration wellse inthis Middle-Miocene trend, each targeting resources of more than 100 milliob barrels,” Daniels said. Anadarko, whose nearby Constitution spar affords a variety ofdevelopment options, plans to conducy further appraisal in the second half of this Mariner, which owns a 12.5 percentt stake in Heidelberg, also announced two natural gas discoveriez — one in the deepwater Gulf and anothetr on the deep shelf. “We completed our 2008 offshord drilling program with an 80 percensuccess rate, and our 2009 program is off to an excellentr start,” said Chairman and CEO Scott Josey.
Marinef holds a 30 percent interest inBushwoord No. 1 in 2,700 feet of water in the Gardebn Banks, which will be drilled to 25,300 owns 35 percent of Bushwood. and two others own the Mariner owns a 100 percent working interest inSmoothire No. 2 on the deep Heidelberg represents Cobalt’s first discovery in the deepwatef Gulf. “The Heidelberg success gives us great confidence inour people, technology, and geologic modeling of our entirs Gulf of Mexico portfolio,” said Cobalr Chairman and CEO Joseph whose company owns just under 10 percent of the Anadarko remains busy in the Gulf, committing to drilling the Vito prospecrt in Mississippi Canyon after Heidelberg.
Drilling is also underwa y at Shenandoah Lower-Tertiary prospect in Walker Ridge, and an exploratoryt well at the Samurai prospect in Green Canyon is expectedx to spud in the first quarterof 2009.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
AAA: Baltimore gas prices should continue to rise - Baltimore Business Journal:
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Baltimore gas prices, however, remain below the nationak averageof $2.47. The government announcement of the biggesrt jump in consumer confidencee since 2003 triggered an increase in oil pricees because of the beliefr that the economic recession could be accordingto , a local transportation advocacgy group. Last week crude oil traded near $60 a barrek and closed at $66.31 May 29. A year ago, crude oil sold for more than $100 a Diesel fuel prices in Baltimore rose 8 cents in the last montjhto $2.34; premium prices rose 49 cents from a month ago to and mid-level gas prices rose 47 cents from a monthy ago to $2.58. Ragina C.
Averella, a spokeswomam for AAA Mid-Atlantic, said in a statement that the demand for oil and gasolinde is expected to increasde during the summer and gas prices should peak aroundLabor Day.
Baltimore gas prices, however, remain below the nationak averageof $2.47. The government announcement of the biggesrt jump in consumer confidencee since 2003 triggered an increase in oil pricees because of the beliefr that the economic recession could be accordingto , a local transportation advocacgy group. Last week crude oil traded near $60 a barrek and closed at $66.31 May 29. A year ago, crude oil sold for more than $100 a Diesel fuel prices in Baltimore rose 8 cents in the last montjhto $2.34; premium prices rose 49 cents from a month ago to and mid-level gas prices rose 47 cents from a monthy ago to $2.58. Ragina C.
Averella, a spokeswomam for AAA Mid-Atlantic, said in a statement that the demand for oil and gasolinde is expected to increasde during the summer and gas prices should peak aroundLabor Day.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Cleantech venture investing jumped in Q2 - Dallas Business Journal:
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Global cleantech investments totalled $1.2 billion across 94 a 12 percent increase over thefirst quarter. The increase was drivej by interest inalternative vehicles, which grabbed $236 and advanced batteries, which received $165 Watertown, Mass., lithium ion batteryh maker landed a $100 million investmenyt round led by Co. in April. The report’s authors say cleantech companies will continue to be buttressex by investments by the federal governmentr and electric power companies to complement venturecapital investment.
“New investment tax credits are playinhg a major role in making newsolar thermal, solar PV, and wind projects more economicallgy viable for utilities, which are bringing their accesa to capital to the sector,” said Scott Smith, Unitede States leader of Deloitte’s cleantech practice, in a statement.
Global cleantech investments totalled $1.2 billion across 94 a 12 percent increase over thefirst quarter. The increase was drivej by interest inalternative vehicles, which grabbed $236 and advanced batteries, which received $165 Watertown, Mass., lithium ion batteryh maker landed a $100 million investmenyt round led by Co. in April. The report’s authors say cleantech companies will continue to be buttressex by investments by the federal governmentr and electric power companies to complement venturecapital investment.
“New investment tax credits are playinhg a major role in making newsolar thermal, solar PV, and wind projects more economicallgy viable for utilities, which are bringing their accesa to capital to the sector,” said Scott Smith, Unitede States leader of Deloitte’s cleantech practice, in a statement.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Penske losing Big Lots logistics contract - Nashville Business Journal:
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is packing up this summer at thediscountr retailer’s headquarters and four other distributioh facilities after the merchant opter to not renew a logistics contrac t that expires in July. The Reading, Pa.-based Penske said 186 workers, includinvg 53 in Columbus, could be affected when its contracwith Columbus-based Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) expires July 31. Penskde spokesman Randy Ryerson said the companhy has worked with the retailersince 1991.
The 1,300-storw Big Lots has chosen a new third-party logistice provider to continue the warehousinyg and distribution work that Penske performed atthe retailer’ Phillipi Road headquarters and its distribution centerx in Tremont, Pa; Montgomery, Ala.; Ranchoo Cucamonga, Calif.; and Durant, Okla. Timothyt Johnson, Big Lots’ vice president of strategic planningt andinvestor relations, said more than a dozenm carriers bid for the work. He declined to disclosde the company Big Lots selected tosucceed Penske. Big Lots and Penske representativesdsaid they’re working with truck driverzs looking to continue work under the new logistics provider.
Johnsoj said the company met with workers over the weekend to introduce thenew contractor. In the eventy that some workersare cut, Ryersoj said privately held Penske will work with the statee “to make sure employees are awars of different services.” Penske employs aboutg 20,000 workers worldwide. Asked why Big Lots opted to bid for a new contractorr after thelatest five-year contract with Penske, Johnson “a lot has changed in transportation in the past five We owed it to our associated and shareholders to take a fresh look at how we handlse outbound transport.
” The loss of the Big Lots contracgt comes less than a year afte Penske was replaced at a warehousde in Lockbourne. Chattanooga, Tenn.-based last fall stepped in at the facility, wherew Penske had employed 146 workers. Penske has 400 logistics centersw worldwide. Its Central Ohio operations include a number of distribution and warehousing facilities inthe
is packing up this summer at thediscountr retailer’s headquarters and four other distributioh facilities after the merchant opter to not renew a logistics contrac t that expires in July. The Reading, Pa.-based Penske said 186 workers, includinvg 53 in Columbus, could be affected when its contracwith Columbus-based Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) expires July 31. Penskde spokesman Randy Ryerson said the companhy has worked with the retailersince 1991.
The 1,300-storw Big Lots has chosen a new third-party logistice provider to continue the warehousinyg and distribution work that Penske performed atthe retailer’ Phillipi Road headquarters and its distribution centerx in Tremont, Pa; Montgomery, Ala.; Ranchoo Cucamonga, Calif.; and Durant, Okla. Timothyt Johnson, Big Lots’ vice president of strategic planningt andinvestor relations, said more than a dozenm carriers bid for the work. He declined to disclosde the company Big Lots selected tosucceed Penske. Big Lots and Penske representativesdsaid they’re working with truck driverzs looking to continue work under the new logistics provider.
Johnsoj said the company met with workers over the weekend to introduce thenew contractor. In the eventy that some workersare cut, Ryersoj said privately held Penske will work with the statee “to make sure employees are awars of different services.” Penske employs aboutg 20,000 workers worldwide. Asked why Big Lots opted to bid for a new contractorr after thelatest five-year contract with Penske, Johnson “a lot has changed in transportation in the past five We owed it to our associated and shareholders to take a fresh look at how we handlse outbound transport.
” The loss of the Big Lots contracgt comes less than a year afte Penske was replaced at a warehousde in Lockbourne. Chattanooga, Tenn.-based last fall stepped in at the facility, wherew Penske had employed 146 workers. Penske has 400 logistics centersw worldwide. Its Central Ohio operations include a number of distribution and warehousing facilities inthe
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Power players file to launch Apollo Bank in Coral Gables - South Florida Business Journal:
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The move may evoke visions of the instead, as some banks teeter towared collapse and others struggle toraiss capital. But, the future Coral Gablesx bank's founders have a wealth of experience as entrepreneurse andremain undaunted. "Oufr board of directors are believers that if you providegreat service, the market will help said Eddy Arriola, the proposed chairman of Apollo Bank's "They believe in the strength of the U.S. and Soutn Florida economy in the next25 years. The lifeblood of the Floridza economy will continue to be smallto mid-size businesses drive by entrepreneurs." The bank will focue on local businesses in that category, including offering -backer loans.
Its directors have plenty of experiencd withgrowing businesses. Arriola, the son of former Miami City ManagerJoe Arriola, is the founder and managinb director of . He was a director at TotalBank unti l its2007 buyout. Six member s of Apollo Bank's proposed board have servesd as directors atother banks. Arriolza said the idea of starting a bank has been percolatin g forseveral years. Starting with commerciak real state titans Matthew Adlert andWilliam Holly, Arriola gathered investors and peoplre with financial experience. He lured Richarr Dailey away from , where he was COO, to be Apolli Bank's president and CEO.
Dailey said Apollo Bank's investors will set up a fiscallusound shop, instead of lookingt to sell in a few years. He founded and led for 20 year until its sale toin 1997. "The products bankws offer are pretty muchthe same, but it comew down to how you focus on your target market and the peopl e you've got," Dailey said. "Locally owned businesses are haviny a harder timegetting financing. It's common that thei r bank is spending so much time solvinfg its problems thatit doesn't have time to devoted to customers." Miami-based banking analyst Kenneth H.
Thomas agrees, saying this is a good time to starty a bank and pick up unsatisfiedc or rejected clients fromother banks. He said Apolll Bank's star-studded board would help it raise capital. Thomas also liked its location, at 1826 Ponce de Leon with a retail entrance inCoral Gables' financia l district. The bank's application discloses that the bank's 4,676-square-foot lease is with Poncer Explorers, a joint venture between Arriolaqand Holly, but they did not discuss or vote on that $141,0000 annual lease before the "Having friendly landlords with favorable terms for the bank is certainly a factor," Arriolaz said of the Pending regulatory approval and raising $20 milliob -$5 million of which has been pledgef by board members - Apollo Bank shoulc open there in earlyh 2009, Dailey said.
Chairman Eddy co-founder and managing director ofInktekl Direct, former board member of director of gMed. Owns 90,000 shares. President and CEO Richard Dailey: Former COO of Coconut Grove Bankand founder/formere CEO of Dadeland Bank, which was acquired by Colonialk Bank. Owns 27,000 shares. Matthew Adler: senior VP and chiefr investment officerof , a majo commercial real estate firm. Owns 42,000 shares. Roberg Behar: president of architectural firm BeharFont Partners. Owns 40,000 shares. Robert founder of law firm Baxtetr & Elias, specializing in real estate andcorporatre law. Formerly represented the FDIC and the with bank Owns 40,000 shares.
Luis Hernandez: founder and presidenft of , a financial planner. Former baseball Owns 42,000 shares. William Holly: founder, president and CEO of Holly Real a large commercial realestate firm. Foundingg member of and , where he's also on the Owns 90,000 shares. Leslie Rozencwaig: managing partnef of Rozencwaig, Nadel & Ferrero-Card law firm and a certified public Owns 40,000 shares. Jeffrey Scheck: VP of the , an investmentr company. A former director of and a certifiedspublic accountant. Owns 45,000 shares. Andres Vega: physicianh who leads AV Pain Consultants in Owns 44,000 shares.
The move may evoke visions of the instead, as some banks teeter towared collapse and others struggle toraiss capital. But, the future Coral Gablesx bank's founders have a wealth of experience as entrepreneurse andremain undaunted. "Oufr board of directors are believers that if you providegreat service, the market will help said Eddy Arriola, the proposed chairman of Apollo Bank's "They believe in the strength of the U.S. and Soutn Florida economy in the next25 years. The lifeblood of the Floridza economy will continue to be smallto mid-size businesses drive by entrepreneurs." The bank will focue on local businesses in that category, including offering -backer loans.
Its directors have plenty of experiencd withgrowing businesses. Arriola, the son of former Miami City ManagerJoe Arriola, is the founder and managinb director of . He was a director at TotalBank unti l its2007 buyout. Six member s of Apollo Bank's proposed board have servesd as directors atother banks. Arriolza said the idea of starting a bank has been percolatin g forseveral years. Starting with commerciak real state titans Matthew Adlert andWilliam Holly, Arriola gathered investors and peoplre with financial experience. He lured Richarr Dailey away from , where he was COO, to be Apolli Bank's president and CEO.
Dailey said Apollo Bank's investors will set up a fiscallusound shop, instead of lookingt to sell in a few years. He founded and led for 20 year until its sale toin 1997. "The products bankws offer are pretty muchthe same, but it comew down to how you focus on your target market and the peopl e you've got," Dailey said. "Locally owned businesses are haviny a harder timegetting financing. It's common that thei r bank is spending so much time solvinfg its problems thatit doesn't have time to devoted to customers." Miami-based banking analyst Kenneth H.
Thomas agrees, saying this is a good time to starty a bank and pick up unsatisfiedc or rejected clients fromother banks. He said Apolll Bank's star-studded board would help it raise capital. Thomas also liked its location, at 1826 Ponce de Leon with a retail entrance inCoral Gables' financia l district. The bank's application discloses that the bank's 4,676-square-foot lease is with Poncer Explorers, a joint venture between Arriolaqand Holly, but they did not discuss or vote on that $141,0000 annual lease before the "Having friendly landlords with favorable terms for the bank is certainly a factor," Arriolaz said of the Pending regulatory approval and raising $20 milliob -$5 million of which has been pledgef by board members - Apollo Bank shoulc open there in earlyh 2009, Dailey said.
Chairman Eddy co-founder and managing director ofInktekl Direct, former board member of director of gMed. Owns 90,000 shares. President and CEO Richard Dailey: Former COO of Coconut Grove Bankand founder/formere CEO of Dadeland Bank, which was acquired by Colonialk Bank. Owns 27,000 shares. Matthew Adler: senior VP and chiefr investment officerof , a majo commercial real estate firm. Owns 42,000 shares. Roberg Behar: president of architectural firm BeharFont Partners. Owns 40,000 shares. Robert founder of law firm Baxtetr & Elias, specializing in real estate andcorporatre law. Formerly represented the FDIC and the with bank Owns 40,000 shares.
Luis Hernandez: founder and presidenft of , a financial planner. Former baseball Owns 42,000 shares. William Holly: founder, president and CEO of Holly Real a large commercial realestate firm. Foundingg member of and , where he's also on the Owns 90,000 shares. Leslie Rozencwaig: managing partnef of Rozencwaig, Nadel & Ferrero-Card law firm and a certified public Owns 40,000 shares. Jeffrey Scheck: VP of the , an investmentr company. A former director of and a certifiedspublic accountant. Owns 45,000 shares. Andres Vega: physicianh who leads AV Pain Consultants in Owns 44,000 shares.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Series announces 2011 presenting sponsor - Motorsport.com
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Friday, December 3, 2010
Buffalo's convention center gets an upgrade - bizjournals Business Travel Guide
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It’s also about Buffalo’s legacy. The work, whic was completed earlier this month, is the most significanrt and extensive renovation work to take place at the Hyatt since it openedin 1984. The work comed at a time when Erie Counth Executive Chris Collins is championing andshepherding $5 million worth of renovations at the neighborinbg Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. The Hyatt projectf is the first phasr ofa multi-pronged private- and public-sector effort to improvde convention and meeting services in downtown Buffalo. Next the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center will undergoa $5 milliohn face lift.
Combined, nearly $20 millionj is being invested in the two properties that are considereed the heartof downtown’ hospitality business. “It really is the linchpij of Main Street,” said James founder of the Buffalo Transportation/Pierce Arrowe Museum. Officials expect the two projects will dramaticallyenhancwe Buffalo’s image with key meeting planners and hospitality industry site The Hyatt is considered to be the headquarterse hotel for events at the conventionj center. It is the hotel of choicse for professionalsports teams, rock bands and visitinhg dignitaries.
For many, it is their first impression of “This is like getting a brand new saidJennifer Parker, who recentlu resigned as chairperson. “It will go a long way towardes changing the image of Buffalo for meeting plannerseand visitors,” she said. Rodahl Leong-Lyons, Operationws vice president of salesand operations, said the renovationxs to the hotel and the convention centerf are essential. “When both are you will be able to rivakl any convention destination in the she said.
Drew Cerza, Buffallo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureauy interim presidentand CEO, said the revamped Hyattf coupled with a renovated convention centerd will provide immediate benefits for the “It almost sets the stagr for better things to come,” he “There is, after all, a natural synergy between the two.” There wasn’t one part of the 396-room hoteol that didn’t receive some form of upgrade, from the most basic paintt job to a complete rebuild. “This providea a great foundation for ourfuture success,” said Mike Hyatt general manager.
The work is severao years in the making and the most extensiver to take place in the Hyatt sincre it openedin 1984, said Paul Snyder Sr., chairman. Snyderr Corp. built and developed the hotel. Snyder said the entire price tagtopped $27 million including buying out the hotel’s financialp partners and re-working its fiscal The project received public sectord support from both the and the . Snyder said the building was designed to marry the old withthe new.
It’s also about Buffalo’s legacy. The work, whic was completed earlier this month, is the most significanrt and extensive renovation work to take place at the Hyatt since it openedin 1984. The work comed at a time when Erie Counth Executive Chris Collins is championing andshepherding $5 million worth of renovations at the neighborinbg Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. The Hyatt projectf is the first phasr ofa multi-pronged private- and public-sector effort to improvde convention and meeting services in downtown Buffalo. Next the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center will undergoa $5 milliohn face lift.
Combined, nearly $20 millionj is being invested in the two properties that are considereed the heartof downtown’ hospitality business. “It really is the linchpij of Main Street,” said James founder of the Buffalo Transportation/Pierce Arrowe Museum. Officials expect the two projects will dramaticallyenhancwe Buffalo’s image with key meeting planners and hospitality industry site The Hyatt is considered to be the headquarterse hotel for events at the conventionj center. It is the hotel of choicse for professionalsports teams, rock bands and visitinhg dignitaries.
For many, it is their first impression of “This is like getting a brand new saidJennifer Parker, who recentlu resigned as chairperson. “It will go a long way towardes changing the image of Buffalo for meeting plannerseand visitors,” she said. Rodahl Leong-Lyons, Operationws vice president of salesand operations, said the renovationxs to the hotel and the convention centerf are essential. “When both are you will be able to rivakl any convention destination in the she said.
Drew Cerza, Buffallo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureauy interim presidentand CEO, said the revamped Hyattf coupled with a renovated convention centerd will provide immediate benefits for the “It almost sets the stagr for better things to come,” he “There is, after all, a natural synergy between the two.” There wasn’t one part of the 396-room hoteol that didn’t receive some form of upgrade, from the most basic paintt job to a complete rebuild. “This providea a great foundation for ourfuture success,” said Mike Hyatt general manager.
The work is severao years in the making and the most extensiver to take place in the Hyatt sincre it openedin 1984, said Paul Snyder Sr., chairman. Snyderr Corp. built and developed the hotel. Snyder said the entire price tagtopped $27 million including buying out the hotel’s financialp partners and re-working its fiscal The project received public sectord support from both the and the . Snyder said the building was designed to marry the old withthe new.
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