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B2bdiversity to be a corporate 'dating service'

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With plans to launch in September, B2bdiversity.com will help large companies find women- and minority-owned companies with which to do business. Founder Dina Rosenberg is looking for additional funding. Her Philadelphia-based firm will also help the smaller companies learn how to best use B2B e-commerce, expected to reach $2.4 trillion by 2004.

Author: Lowe, Benjamin Y.
Publisher: Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, BUSINESS SERVICES, B2bdiversity.com

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Pep Boys more than doubles profit as sales drop

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Pep Boys-Manny, Moe and Jack's reports profits more than double in the second quarter of 2001. Company officals credit cost cutting measures and concentration on fewer more profitable items.

Author: Lowe, Benjamin Y.
Publisher: Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2001
Sales, profits & dividends, Tire, Battery & Accesory Stores, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores, Auto and home supply stores, Company Profile, Pep Boys-Manny, Moe and Jack, PBY, Automotive parts stores

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Seed company Burpee makes Chapter 11 filing; the firm's chairman said some acquisitions had not paid off

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W. Atlee Burpee & Co.'s parent, Burpee Holding Co., has filed for Chapter 11 protection. The 125-year old seed and mail order company cites certain acquisitions and an attempt at retailing from stores as the reasons for its financial problems. Even though the picture is getting better, creditors are not willing to wait. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. is owed $16.6 million.

Author: Lowe, Benjamin Y.
Publisher: Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2001
Nursery and Floriculture Production, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION--CROPS, Seeds, Flowers & Bulbs, Horticultural products, W. Atlee Burpee and Co., Burpee Holding Co.

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