Manufacturing sector expands at a slower rate than expected

Article Abstract:

Industry analysts have reported that the manufacturing sector is expanding at a slower rate in 2004 than expected. The manufacturing index reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction and the gauge has been above 50 since June 2003.

Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Economic aspects, Growth, Company growth

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Luring bright minorities into the business sector

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The University of Pennsylvania's Warton School provides a summer class for young students including 330 African Americans to learn about business. These students pitched their ideas for new products for they fictitious companies to potential investors for critiquing.

Education, University of Pennsylvania, Minority students

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The water supply cowboy

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Nick DeBenedicts, CEO of Philadelphia Suburban Corp., presented his biggest acquisition in July 2003, is a system that supplies several Southern states. Companies with the capital, like the Bryn Mawr firm are gulping up the nation's aging water system.

Acquisitions & mergers, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, Management dynamics, Water supply, Water Utilities, Management, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Chief executive officers, Company business management, Aqua America Inc., PSC, DeBenedicts, Nick

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