Optimism has improved for businesses in the services sector in the three months to November, according to the latest CBI services sector survey. However, cost growth in both subsectors continued to accelerate, advancing at the fastest rate since surveys began in 1998. . For business services firms and professional services firms, sentiment about business conditions […]
Month: November 2021
Opening of a transgender/LGBTQ service center in Hampton on December 4
HAMPTON, Va. — Who do you turn to if you are transgender and need help? A Hampton woman is gearing up to provide the resources the LGBTQ and transgender community may need. Although doors open on December 4, customers are already registering. Nyonna Byers, Founder/CEO of Empowering Transgender Services, said, “The transgender community, we are […]
Compost Crew’s Ben Parry aims to make composting a mainstream service
Ben Parry, CEO of Compost Crew, is on a mission to make composting and recycling organics mainstream in communities across the country. Ever since his friends, family and colleagues remembered, he has been focused on building social enterprises that have a direct impact on the health of the planet. Although he entered the industry just […]
UK service sector continues to grow as costs rise at record pace
Consumer services and business and professional services have seen their costs rise at the fastest rate in the history of the survey, which began in 1998. Photo: Mark Case/Getty Images Optimism continued to improve in the UK services sector in the three months to November, despite costs growing at the fastest pace since records began. […]
Closure of Washburn Automotive Service Center; long-time worker moves to Darrell
One of the last icons of a bygone era can be found at 2236 SW Washburn Ave., next to Shunga Park. Washburn Auto Service Center – still promoting full-service gasoline to the end, a beacon of nostalgia in an otherwise self-automated world – closed its doors this week. The man behind this service is Kelly […]
Medicare Guru Service Center (FIX-IT)
I would like to find the time to do a radio commercial, but there are so many people here that I can’t. I hope this post gets picked up on Facebook as my work is community service. Most people don’t know that I don’t charge a dime. My help often takes you to help you […]
Why it’s time to end the scourge of service fees
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 2:25 p.m. Ask five people about service charges — that innocent-looking 12.5% “discretionary” or “optional” at the bottom of your bill — and you’ll get five different answers. It’s an archaic, often clandestine system and I’m glad I scratched it in our Oklava restaurant. Here’s why. The service charge never appealed […]
Gulfstream Aerospace to Build Sustainable Aircraft Service Center in Mesa, Arizona | 2021-11-24
Gulfstream Aerospace to Build Sustainable Aircraft Service Center in Mesa, Arizona | 2021-11-24 | News-Record Engineering This website requires certain cookies to function and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, some cookies have already been set, which you can delete and block. By closing this message or […]
Enmark in Ann Arbor Secures Capital to Expand into Metal Service Center Business
Enmark Systems Inc. has received a “significant growth investment” from Accel-KKR in California. // Courtesy of Enmark Enmark Systems Inc., an Ann Arbor developer of software for the metal service center industry, has received a “significant growth investment” from Accel-KKR in California, a technology-focused private equity firm. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. […]
Requests for rental charges and tenant’s liability for litigation costs: the Court of Appeal renders an important judgment
On Monday, November 22, 2021, the Court of Appeal (Newey, Stuart-Smith & Andrews LJJ) rendered its judgment in a major service fee litigation case. David Peachey (managed by Mark Warwick QC) represented the Respondent Owner. Summary The Kensquare Limited v Boakye case [2021] EWCA Civ 1725, dealt with two main issues. The first question was […]
The city organizes the inauguration of the new center of public services
On Wednesday, the city of San Marcos held a grand opening ceremony for the new utility center. Located near the intersection of Clovis Barker Road and East McCarty Lane at 2217 E. McCarty Lane, the newly opened development houses the city’s public works and utility departments. The opening event ended with a big truck cutting […]
Free tutoring from Western Reserve Educational Service Center helps students keep pace – News-Herald
In January, the Western Reserve Educational Service Center began offering free tutoring services to students in any district or private school in Lake and Geauga counties. Ten months later, ESCWR has continued to offer its services Tuesday and Thursday evenings for one hour each night from October through May, helping students in grades 5 through […]
Charter Communications’ new customer service center will bring over 500 new jobs to Overland Park
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – An expansion by Charter Communications for a new customer service center in Overland Park will bring more than 500 new jobs to the area. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said Charter Communications has a new plan to open a new customer loyalty center in Overland Park, which will create 510 new full-time […]
Opened Service Center in Eastern Kentucky to Help Bitcoin Mining Operations
MARTIN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – A recent business partnership in Martin County is attracting attention as it could make eastern Kentucky a hub for an emerging technology. State Senator Brandon Smith and other Martin County business leaders have teamed up to create a company called Biofuel Mining. “We are ready and positioned for Kentucky to […]
Tesla navigates loophole to bring first service center to New Mexico
Five Teslas parked on the golf course on Tuesday belong to owners attending the Nov. 9 Rotary Club meeting where Tesla Owners Club of New Mexico founder Brian Dear was the guest speaker. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladilyost.com By BONNIE J. GORDONLos Alamos Daily Messagebjgordon@ladailypost.com How Tesla arrived in New Mexico says a lot about […]
Ohio weigh scale updates for 911 system, wireless service charges for more devices | Ohio
(The Center Square) — Two Ohio lawmakers want to use a current surcharge on cellphone service and a surcharge on other wireless services to build and maintain an updated, nationwide 911 system. State. House Bill 445 would use the state’s 25-cent monthly wireless service surcharge and extend it to all devices or services capable of […]
Why the Cruise Industry Needs a Unique Customer Service Model
The cruise industry has always been a favorite of travellers, and it’s finally resurfacing after the pandemic. What does this new cruise experience look like and what do customers now expect? To answer that question, Say Yes to Travel host Sarah Dandashy sat down with Paul Rutter. Rutter is a customer service expert, author, speaker, […]
Gulfstream builds $70 million Aircraft Service Center at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
PHOENIX — A new $70 million Aircraft Service Center is coming to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, its developer announced Tuesday. Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation will build the 225,000 square foot maintenance, repair and overhaul facility that will include a hangar, back rooms and offices, according to a Press release. The facility is expected to open in 2023. […]
Oxy expands its carbon capture ambitions in Canada
Occidental Petroleum announced on Monday that it has selected Australian engineering firm Worley to design a renewable fuels manufacturing plant in Canada that will use carbon dioxide captured from the air. The “direct air to fuels” facility in British Columbia, being developed by Oxy Low Carbon Ventures and Huron Clean Energy, is expected to be […]
Japan’s services sector sentiment in October at nearly 8-year high
Band Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, November 9 (Reuters) – Japan’s services sector confidence index in October hit its highest level in nearly eight years after state of emergency restrictions were eased last month and new cases of COVID-19 have slipped. The economy watchers’ index rose 13.4 points to 55.5 in October, the highest level since January […]
Gulfstream to build new service center in Arizona
Image: Gulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream Aerospace has announced plans to build a new aircraft service center at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Arizona. The 225,000 square foot maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility represents an investment of more than $ 70 million for the company. According to Gulfstream, the center will include a fuel fleet with […]
4 mutual funds to choose from as the U.S. service sector hits an all-time high
The US economy is gradually recovering from the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Strong job creation is stimulating the economy and supporting the manufacturing and service sectors. In fact, growth in the services sector in the United States was stronger than expected in October. According to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) November 3 […]
Japan’s service sector activity increases for the first time during the pandemic
People walk at a railroad crossing in Shibuya shopping district amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Tokyo, Japan August 7, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki Christodoulou Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register TOKYO, Nov 4 (Reuters) – Japan’s services sector activity rose for the first time in 21 months in October as consumer confidence […]
US Services Sector Index Reaches Record High in October; worsening shortages – ISM survey | Investment News
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A measure of U.S. service industry activity hit a record high in October, likely as falling COVID-19 cases boosted demand, but businesses remained burdened by tight supply chains and the resulting exorbitant prices. The Institute for Supply Management said Wednesday that its non-manufacturing activity index reached 66.7 last month. It was the […]
US service sector employment hit record highs in October
With shipping delays worsening and cargo backing up at ports in Los Angeles County, authorities are beginning to use freight trains to alleviate the problem. U.S. service-sector jobs hit record highs in October despite ongoing supply chain issues across the country. According to the Institute for Supply Management Wednesday report, service industries — which include […]
Japan’s service sector activity increases for the first time during the pandemic | Investment News
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s services sector activity rose for the first time in 21 months in October as consumer confidence rebounded after the end of the coronavirus pandemic, providing a broad-based boost to Requirement. In September, the government ended state of emergency restrictions to contain the health crisis, as new cases and deaths declined rapidly […]
US economy rebounds as coronavirus cases fade, ISM services sector index soars in October
Numbers: Restaurants and other service-oriented businesses saw business grow rapidly in October as coronavirus cases fell nationwide, showing the US economy is accelerating again even in the face of persistent labor shortages work and supply. An activity index based on a survey of business leaders jumped to a record 66.7% from 61.9% in September, the […]
U.S. service sector grows at record pace in October
The rate of expansion of the service sector in the United States, where most Americans work, hit a record high in October as demand remained strong even as supply chain issues persisted. Through MATT OTT AP Business Writer November 3, 2021, 2:55 p.m. • 2 minute read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article SILVER […]
Sulzer Announces Baton Rouge Service Center Expansion
The expansion will add 7,200 square feet of floor space to the existing 10,500 square foot service center. Sulzer announced the expansion of its service center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The purpose-built new addition to the existing facility will enhance the service capabilities of the center, which specializes in repairs and re-engineering of all types […]
New American Challenger Bank Hiring for Jacksonville Customer Service Center | Jax Daily Record | Jacksonville Daily Record
By Karen Brune Mathis & Mark Basch • Editors Connecticut-based new digital-based American Challenger Bank will lease space in downtown Brooklyn for a Jacksonville customer service center, market reports and job postings. The Gen-Xer-focused bank will lease 17,449 square feet of space at 532 Riverside Ave., Florida’s Blue Cross & Blue Shield campus, according to […]
Assiniboine Credit Union members mistakenly charged $1,000 ‘maintenance service fee’ – Winnipeg
Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU) members may want to take a look at their accounts. But take a deep breath first. Read more: Manitoba credit unions not included in ‘stress test’ mortgage rules A number of members took to social media on Monday to complain about the $1,000 “maintenance service charge” that appeared in their accounts […]
Assiniboine Credit Union Mistakenly Charges Members with a $ 1,000 ‘Housekeeping Service Fee’
WINNIPEG – Some Manitobans doing business with Assiniboine Credit Union (ACU) were mistakenly billed a management fee of $ 1,000 by the financial co-op. A photo provided to CTV News shows an ACU member account billed with a “maintenance service charge” of $ 1,000 on October 31. An ACU spokesperson confirms that some members were […]