New downtown businesses open (Battle Creek Enquirer)

A trio of disparate businesses have opened in recent months just steps apart in downtown Battle Creek.

Two businesses affected by blast battle back (Star-Gazette)

A year after an early morning natural gas explosion leveled one home, hospitalized its five occupants and damaged another 24 buildings in a quiet Horseheads neighborhood, two businesses affected by the blast have taken very different roads to recovery.

The Notebook (The Plain Dealer)

News about area businesses, including awards, grants, office or store openings, and relocations. Penton Custom Media received six Pearl Awards for custom print products in the Custom Publishing Council's annual competition.

2 Fitness Bills To Be Proposed (KXAN 36 Austin)

It's no secret that the United States has a growing obesity problem. Some lawmakers say its time they passed laws to help stop it. Bills have been proposed before to encourage people to get in shape, but some lawmakers say this session, those bills could finally push through.

Scottsdale firm succeeds with Blimpie, Taco Time (The Arizona Republic)

Kahala Corp. may be one of the biggest local firms you've never heard of, but it's likely you know the Scottsdale company's many businesses, including Blimpie and Taco Time.

BETTING IT ALL ON A FRANCHISE: Michiganders get a second chance, but could lose 401(k) and shirt, too (Detroit Free Press)

Harry Yee was downsized from his auto industry job in October, and now he's getting closer to being his own boss. Yee is among a growing number of Michiganders, from people taking auto industry buyouts to baby boomers in transition, who are interested in buying a franchise -- running their own businesses with the help of a proven formula.

Research and Markets: In-Depth Information Now Available on Life Time Fitness Inc. (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Life Time Fitness - Company Insight to their offering.

Research and Markets: Company Details on Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. Released (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Bally Total Fitness Holding Corp. - Company Insight to their offering.

Vineyard Fitness Center $50 Gift Certificate (Item #834) (Martha's Vineyard Times)

The Martha's Vineyard Times - AuctionMV: Bid, Buy & Save. Learn what island businesses have to offer and bid on auctions for great products and services.

Busy Vestal plaza gets more businesses (Press & Sun-Bulletin)

VESTAL -- More change is under way at University Plaza, as new eateries and other businesses continue to open at the bustling retail and student housing center on the Vestal Parkway.

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