October 12, 2000
High-tech housing company to move in
TAMPA -- In a move that could strengthen the Tampa Bay area's bid to become more of a high-tech mecca, a former call center east of Tampa will be converted to a facility that will house cutting-edge Internet and telecommunications companies.
Business today
AUGUST WHOLESALE INVENTORIES RISE: Wholesale inventories increased 0.6 percent in August, twice the pace of the preceding month, the Commerce Department reported. The rise was led by gains for oil and paper, while inventories of electronics goods also rose. Wholesale sales rose 0.3 percent for the month after falling 0.3 percent in July.
Benefits company expands area presence
Uniprise, which received financial incentives, is set to open a large health claims processing center in Oldsmar and add 330 employees.
Another theater chain bankrupt
General Cinema Theatres is the latest victim of multiscreen sites and fading customer interest.
Calif. judge orders recall of 1.7-million Fords
If the ruling to fix faulty ignitions stands, it raises the possibility of motorists using state courts to bypass federal agencies.
