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Newsmakers in business Feb. 3

HTI opens Gainesville office to support ZF industries HTI Employments Solutions celebrated the grand opening of a new office in Gainesville on Jan. 17. Although headquartered in Greenville, S.C., the company is expanding into the North Georgia region to support ZF Wind Power and ZF Gainesville. The Gainesville location is HTI's ninth office in the Southeast and its first in Georgia. Human Technologies is a human resource advisory firm providing professional recruiting, industrial staffing, human ...

February 03, 2013 | From staff reports | Business


Agribiz: Agricultural census takes America’s farm pulse

Once every five years, farmers get a chance to be counted through the national Census of Agriculture. As more and more people leave the farm and choose to do something different, the census proves to be an important tool to account for this ever-shrinking population.

January 30, 2013 | Michael Wheeler | Business


Dunkin’ Donuts coming to Dawsonville

Dunkin' Donuts may be coming soon to Ga. 400 just north of the North Georgia Premium Outlets.

January 30, 2013 | From regional staff reports | Business


Consumers should expect chicken wing prices to rise for Super Bowl

With the Falcons out of the Super Bowl, another type of bird is on Georgians' minds. "Wings are very popular; we're pleased with that," said Mike Giles, president of the Georgia Poultry Federation. But contrary to some of the rumors floating around, there won't be a shortage of chicken wings. "This has happened before - attention paid on the supply of wings and the amount that are used," Giles said. "I'm certain that if someone ...

January 30, 2013 | Emma Witman | Business


Poultry industry gathers at Atlanta expo

Chickens might be small animals, but they're the backbone, wing, thigh and breast of a huge industry and a tight-knit community.

January 29, 2013 | Savannah King | Business


Newsmakers in business Jan. 27

McGarity's Business Products announces merger with Wehunt Upholstery Scott McGarity, of McGarity's Business Products in Gainesville, has announced the company's merger with Wehunt Upholstery. McGarity's is an office furniture and office supply dealer that has worked on a contract basis with Wehunt for more than 30 years. "My father, John McGarity, met Ronnie when he first opened McGarity's in 1979 and we've always had a great relationship with him," McGarity said. "Our merger is a ...

January 27, 2013 | From staff reports | Business


Computer Care: Learn shortcuts or create your own

Some routes are quicker than others. From our house, I use the Ledan Road shortcut to Ga. 53 and the Wild Smith shortcut to U.S. 129 North. On my laptop, I use keyboard shortcuts.

January 25, 2013 | Arthur Glazer | Business


Fresh n’ Frugal-Cost Plus Foods prices items at cost, adds 10 percent

A new concept supermarket is celebrating a grand opening this week in Dahlonega. Fresh n' Frugal-Cost Plus Foods is now operating in the Greenbriar Shopping Center, where J&J Foods was previously located. The store is designed to provide fresh produce, meats and other groceries at the lowest possible price, according to a news release from the company. Products are priced at cost and 10 percent is added at checkout to cover labor and overhead. "The ...

January 22, 2013 | From staff reports | Business


Agribiz: UGA workshop to help local farmers

Many times in the office, I receive phone calls or walk-ins from people who want to do something productive with their property. Generally, these people have 10 to 20 acres of land and want to put some of it into production, say small fruits.

January 17, 2013 | Michael Wheeler | Business


Newsmakers in business Jan. 13

Jackson EMC chief Pugh named to economic development board Randall Pugh, president and CEO of Jackson Electric Membership Corporation has been appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal to the Board of Directors of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. GDED is the state's sales and marketing arm, the state's lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging expansion of existing industry and small businesses, developing new domestic and international markets, attracting tourism and promoting the state ...

January 13, 2013 | From staff reports | Business


Computer Care: Know your error messages, real and phony

Anyone who uses a computer eventually gets error messages. These annoying pop-ups can often be intimidating, leaving the user frustrated. Google, at least has a sense of humor with their, "Aw snap, Google has crashed" and "Jim, I think he's dead." Most messages though, leave you exasperated, wondering what to do next.

January 12, 2013 | Arthur Glazer | Business


Wind tax credit extension could benefit ZF

As part of the New Year's "fiscal cliff" deal, Congress extended the wind production tax credit another two years, a move that could help the environmentally conscious industry get back on its feet.

January 06, 2013 | Jeff Gill | Business


Newsmakers in business Jan. 6

The Times publishes news on management hires and promotions, major awards and other newsworthy accomplishments involving local businesses each Sunday on the Business page and gainesvilletimes.com. Send information, including photos and contact information, to news@gainesvilletimes.com; please put "Newsmakers" in the subject line. The deadline is 4 p.m. Thursdays for Sunday publication.

January 06, 2013 | From staff reports | Business


Agribiz: Growing forest industry a sign good for global economy

I found an article discussing the global forest industry's recovery from the five-year economic recession that has plagued everyone. It was interesting to read and I thought to share it because this is something that I have discussed over Christmas with my brother-in-law. He works as a chemical engineer for a paper company and he was commenting that the industry, or at least his company, was doing well.

January 03, 2013 | Michael Wheeler | Business


Newsmakers in business Dec. 30

The Times publishes news on management hires and promotions, major awards and other newsworthy accomplishments involving local businesses each Sunday on the Business page and gainesvilletimes.com. Send information, including photos and contact information, to news@gainesvilletimes.com; please put "Newsmakers" in the subject line. The deadline is 4 p.m. Thursdays for Sunday publication.

December 31, 2012 | | Business


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Hall's jobless rate ticked up slightly in April

Metro Gainesville's unemployment rate rose to 6.9 percent in April, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 6.8 percent in March, Georgia Department of Labor announced today.

May 23, 2013 | From staff reports | Business


Agribiz: Georgia blueberry crops continue to impress

Growing up in Georgia, everyone loves muscadines and blackberries, but here lately blueberries have taken the front seat and have really become the bright shining star of Georgia's small fruit.

May 22, 2013 | Michael Wheeler | Business


Atlas Pizza to expand at Bradford property

Atlas Pizza's purchase of the 32,000-square-foot, two-story 305 Bradford building downtown may bring 20 to 40 new jobs to Gainesville.

May 20, 2013 | Greg Breazeale | Business


Computer Care: Tips to keep Windows 7 on your PC

Windows 8 is great, if you are used to it or if you have a touch-screen laptop or tablet. But more and more of my clients are complaining that they just got a new PC with Win 8 installed - and they hate it. What they really want is that new computer loaded with their old operating system, Windows 7.

May 18, 2013 | Arthur Glazer | Business


Schreiber Foods to lay off 115, close Gainesville plant

After making tough decisions based on efficiency concerns, Schreiber Foods confirmed it will close its Gainesville location, which will result in 115 layoffs this fall.

May 14, 2013 | Meredith Pruitt | Business


Newsmakers in Business, May 12

Financial adviser Baldwin earns Edward Jones honors

May 12, 2013 | From staff reports | Business


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