Execs start to worry about tariffs’ effects on consumers

Americans continue to shop, vacation and buy cars at a brisk clip. But corporate America is starting to worry out loud that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will depress consumer spending and undermine the economy.

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Grove City Medical Center, AHN announce merger

Grove City Medical Center and Allegheny Health Network announced Monday that the two health care entities are merging.

8/21/2019 Business Features 0 comments

Small business adviser honored

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Wise Business Forms celebrates 50 years

Company now employs 300 workers in U.S.

Bill Prettyman learned the value of people, customers and suppliers from his uncle, David Wise.

8/20/2019 Business Features 0 comments

Student loan exec named as watchdog

NEW YORK — The Trump administration has hired a longtime student loan industry executive to be the federal government’s top watchdog for the $1.5 trillion student loan market.

8/19/2019 Business Features 0 comments

Gas tanks removed

Gas tanks are being removed from a closed gas station on Pittsburgh Road. The defunct gas station sits in the Greater Butler Mart area and are being taken out per Department of Environmental regulations, according to Jesse Hines, Butler Township’s zoning officer.

8/16/2019 Business Features 0 comments

Weak global growth points to U.S. slowdown

But recession fears awakened

WASHINGTON — How fragile is the global economy? The U.S.-China trade war is weakening businesses in both countries, Germany’s economy shrank in the second quarter, and Britain appears headed for a disruptive exit from the European Union this fall.

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2 take lead jobs in Concordia system

Good Samaritan Hospice posts filled

Two women were chosen for leadership positions at Concordia Lutheran Ministries' Good Samaritan Hospice.

8/15/2019 Business Features 0 comments

Vaping companies sue to delay e-cigarette review

Judge has set May deadline

WASHINGTON — A vaping industry group sued the U.S. government Wednesday to delay an upcoming review of thousands of e-cigarettes on the market.

8/15/2019 Business Features 0 comments

Hip, knee surgery center recognized

KITTANNING — ACMH Hospital has been designated a UPMC Health Plan Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Center of Excellence.

8/15/2019 Business Features 0 comments

Graduates promised job interview

Safety training completion also earns certificate

Graduates of a new two-week natural gas and oil safety training program offered by Butler County Community College and ESP Safety Consultants get a guaranteed job interview along with a certificate.

8/14/2019 Business Features 0 comments

PNC Bank halts private-prison financing

Recent review led to change

PNC Bank will no longer finance the private-prison industry. The Pittsburgh-based bank is the largest in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the country. It joins a growing trend of cutting financial ties with private prison companies.

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