http://www.macon.com/102/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Macon Telegraph en-us Copyright 2009 Macon Telegraph Business 60 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:47:53 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@macon.com http://www.macon.com/102/story/910750.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/910750.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:47 EST A business owner was found in violation of zoning compliance by operating a bar with amplified music and dancing, according to the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission. http://www.macon.com/102/story/910791.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/910791.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:45 EST YKK AP America was chosen by readers of a trade magazine as the winner of its first Green Design Award. http://www.macon.com/102/story/910798.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/910798.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:54 EST After the success of the Cash for Clunkers program, the federal government recently announced the creation of a similar rebate program for consumers looking to purchase new energy-efficient appliances. While many of the details of the program are yet to be determined, the Better Business Bureau offers the following guidance to consumers who might be interested in taking advantage of the program. http://www.macon.com/102/story/910458.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/910458.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:33 EST The Internal Revenue Service is heading to downtown Macon, but no need to worry. http://www.macon.com/102/story/910438.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/910438.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:13 EST A business owner was found in violation of zoning compliance by operating a bar with amplified music and dancing, according to the Macon-Bibb County Planning & Zoning Commission. http://www.macon.com/102/story/909635.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/909635.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:41 EST Mary Alexander has been appointed administrator for the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. She succeeds Ecleamus L. Ricks, who retired Oct. 1. http://www.macon.com/102/story/909663.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/909663.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:07 EST QUESTION: A few months after I became a supervisor, my manager “wrote me up” because of conflicts with my employees. These people used to be my peers, and they were upset when I was promoted. Since then, my boss and I have bumped heads over several other issues. http://www.macon.com/102/story/908628.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/908628.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:30 EST FORSTYH — http://www.macon.com/102/story/908820.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/908820.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05 EST An express car wash with 15 vacuum stations may be headed to north Bibb County. http://www.macon.com/102/story/907762.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907762.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:58 EST WARNER ROBINS — Growth and demographics are key factors given among business owners to open up at The Shoppes at Houston Lake at the intersection of South Houston Lake Road and Ga. 96. http://www.macon.com/102/story/907734.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907734.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40 EST The recession and state budget cuts certainly have not made the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s job of helping create new jobs any easier. http://www.macon.com/102/story/907754.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907754.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:40 EST Anyone interested in spending $25 for a chance on a new car only has a few hours left. http://www.macon.com/102/story/907746.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907746.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:31 EST Macon won its bid to host the 2011 Georgia Recreation and Parks Association annual conference, which is expected to bring in 1,150 hotel room bookings and more than $212,000 over the course of a week, the Macon-Bibb County Convention and Visitors Bureau announced Friday. http://www.macon.com/102/story/907763.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907763.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:33 EST United Security Bank in Sparta — including the Bank of Woodstock branch — was closed Friday by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. was named receiver, according to a news release. http://www.macon.com/102/story/907781.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/907781.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:34 EST The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is offering a class called “Starting a Business,” 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 17, according to a news release. http://www.macon.com/102/story/906453.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/906453.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:31 EST The 24-foot refrigerated truck rolled into the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank on Thursday afternoon, still, as one food bank board member put it, with “that new car smell.” http://www.macon.com/102/story/906454.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/906454.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:33 EST First-time homebuyers may sign up for class in Macon to learn the ins and outs of homeownership. http://www.macon.com/102/story/906495.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/906495.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34 EST Atlanta-based Cumulus Media Inc. has reported financial results for the third quarter, which ended Sept. 30. The company owns eight radio stations in Macon. http://www.macon.com/102/story/906455.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/906455.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:32 EST It’s that time of year. http://www.macon.com/102/story/904964.html http://www.macon.com/102/story/904964.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:53 EST Wow, another restaurant lands in Warner Robins.