FYI- for ** MVEE ** lovers, News mention today; many films done and 5 more scheduled this year.
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B: The Business Press, Ontario, Calif., Business Briefs Column
Mar. 6 (The Business Press/KRTBN)--HOLSTERS TO DRAW WEB TRAFFIC: An
Ontario-based manufacturer of law enforcement equipment recently
launched a Web site to sell holsters and accessories to civilians over
the Internet.
Safariland Ltd. has targeted the Internet surfing market with its new
Web site at www.holsters.com. The site offers 15 holster and accessory
models that can be shipped within 24 hours.
"We're very excited to have launched our first online initiative aimed
at increasing product sales," said Steve Croskrey, president of
Safariland's parent company, Armor Holdings Inc. "From
www.holsters.com, we expect to build a significant knowledge base of
consumer market product preferences."
The information could be used to expand the company's online product
line in the future, Croskrey said.
MILD WINTER LIFTS AIR TRAFFIC: Passenger service at Palm Springs
International Airport rose nearly 4 percent in January as more
vacationers and business travelers flocked to enjoy the Coachella
Valley's mild winter weather, according to airport transportation
coordinator Bryant Francis.
In January, 145,165 passengers used the airport, compared with 139,722
in January 1999.
Alaska Airlines - the airport's largest carrier - and America West
Express saw the largest increases in passenger service. Alaska reported
21,373 passengers in January, a 10 percent jump from 19,748 in January
1999.
America West Express reported 5,289 passengers for the month, a 21
percent increase over the 4,399 reported for January 1999.
WHEELS TURN FOR KEYSTONE: Calling it a way "to open another door for
added revenue," one analyst praised Keystone Automotive Industries
Inc.'s recent supplier agreement with a Chicago-based automotive parts
recycler and distributor.
Keystone (Nasdaq: KEYS) in Pomona announced Feb. 29 it signed an
agreement with LKQ Corp. to be its exclusive supplier of remanufactured
original-manufacturer alloy wheels. Keystone also agreed to be the
exclusive buyer of LKQ's damaged wheel cores.
The agreement could generate several million dollars in annual revenue
for Keystone, said Scott Stembler, an analyst with Sidoti & Co. in New
York City.
"This agreement helps them open that door to new markets, and every
little bit helps," he said.
INDEX MAKES STRIDES: A barometer of the local economy's health hit its
highest rating since April 1999, according to the Institute of Applied
Research and Policy Analysis at California State University, San
Bernardino.
The purchasing manager's index climbed to 60.6 in February from
January's figure of 55.6, with five contributing indicators --
production, new orders, inventories, employment and supplier deliveries
-- showing gains. A figure higher than 50 indicates a growing
manufacturing sector, and a rating higher than 44.5 shows an expanding
economy.
However, the commodity price index showed signs of inflationary
pressures as it climbed to 71.3 from 66.7.
LAND ROVER BREAKS GROUND: BMW of Riverside is moving to the Riverside
Auto Center, and the first Land Rover dealership in the Inland Empire
will set up shop next door.
Dave Franklin, president of BMW of Riverside, said both dealerships
will occupy a 4.5-acre site on Auto Center Drive, near Lexus and
Porsche dealerships. As of now, the nearest Land Rover dealerships are
in Pasadena and Orange County, Franklin said.
A ground breaking for the $5 million project was held Feb. 28. Both
dealers are expected to be open by this fall. BMW of Riverside has
occupied its current facility at 7858 Indiana Ave. for 22 years.
"It's going to be a great location for both agencies, very easy to
reach," Franklin said of the new site.
INN IS OUT OF BLACK INK: The Claremont Inn has filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy after city officials said the 260-room hotel and conference
center owed the city more than $80,000 in occupancy taxes.
The hotel failed to pay its occupancy taxes for several months,
choosing instead to spend the money on operations, said city spokesman
Mike Maxfield.
Claremont has not been notified of any hearing dates on the hotel's
reorganization petition, Maxfield said.
Ownership of the hotel is expected to remain the same, though a new
management firm, Radelow-Gittins Corp. of San Diego, recently took over
daily operations. Inn owner Robert Newell could not be reached for
comment.
PEACOCK BUYS SEALS: A San Jacinto-based investment holding company has
acquired a professional soccer team based in San Francisco.
Peacock Financial Corp. (OTC BB: PFCK) announced it bought the Bay
Area Seals as part of its long-term strategy of acquiring and
developing soccer franchises. Terms of the acquisition were not
disclosed.
Peacock Financial also owns the Orange County Waves and has an
interest in the publicly traded San Diego Soccer Development Corp.,
owner of the San Diego Flash and Riverside Elite.
The company also announced a $300,000 investment in 1st Miracle Group
Inc., a Canadian digital entertainment company with several movies
already completed and five more planned this year. Peacock will also
provide technical Internet assistance to 1st Miracle. |
