Business - Finance

Foreclosed Homes Can Be A Bargain For Some, A Nightmare For Others, BBB Warns

Posted on March 9, 2010 - 5:03pm

Savvy home buyers may find bargains among foreclosed homes the distressed economy has put on the market. However, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges buyers to educate themselves about the potential pitfalls of buying foreclosed properties.

“Bargain-hunters see foreclosures as a chance to buy prime properties for below-market prices,” said Michelle L. Corey, president and CEO of the St. Louis BBB. “While the purchase price may be lower, buyers need to be prepared for the unexpected, especially if they buy the properties at an auction.”

Hermann Area District Hospital Board Minutes

Posted on March 4, 2010 - 4:29pm

February 22, 2010

 

BBB Ready To Help Consumers After US Fidelis Bankruptcy

Posted on March 2, 2010 - 4:02pm

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging dissatisfied customers of US Fidelis to continue to pursue refunds and settlements with the company even though it filed for bankruptcy on Monday.

Schneider Dodge-Jeep Is Awarded "2009 Rookie Of The Year" From Featherlite Trailers

Posted on March 2, 2010 - 10:35am
During a Featherlite Trailer company meeting in Rochester, Minn., on February 23 and 24, Schneider Dodge Jeep & Featherlite Trailers in Hermann was awarded “2009 Rookie of the Year” from Featherlite Trailers.

by Jessica Nelson

During a Featherlite Trailer company meeting in Rochester, Minn., on February 23 and 24, Schneider Dodge Jeep & Featherlite Trailers in Hermann was awarded “2009 Rookie of the Year” from Featherlite Trailers. The award is given to the best first year dealership in the United States and Canada; overall sales determined who won the award. Schneider was one of 12 dealerships in the running for the award.

Florist Says New Location Has ‘Cozy’ Feel

Posted on March 1, 2010 - 7:16pm
Inside the former B&B, Crystal sells home décor items and is plans to unveil her new “Allure” collection of tuxedos for this year’s high school prom. Her specialty continues to be arranging flowers for weddings.

by Jeff Wright

Business-owner Crystal Binkholder has closed one door and opened another. This week marks a milestone in her professional life. Monday was Crystal’s first day to operate Hermann Florist solely of out of her new location at 214 Market Street.

“I’ve been so pleased with this move,” Crystal said. “I didn’t know how the local support would be. Everybody who comes in has been saying how comfortable it feels. The other place had a more ‘industrial’ feel. This is definitely more cozy and comfortable.”

Gasconade County Land Transfer Transactions 2/16/10 thru 2/26/10

Posted on March 1, 2010 - 4:47pm

Attached are real estate transfers for Gasconade County in February 16, 2009 thru February 26, 2010

Community Foundation of the Hermann Area 2009 Snapshot Released

Posted on February 26, 2010 - 1:00pm

The Board of Governors of the Community Foundation of the Hermann Area include:  Paula Pierce, Jane Meyer, Muriel Brison, Tom Engemann, Jim Holland, Steve Mueller, Chris Neale, Glenn Warnebold and Bob Bohl.
 
Total Assets of the Community Foundation of the Hermann Area as of 12/31/09 are $130,660. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that since inception in 2005, the Community Foundation of the Hermann Area has made grants & distributions of $138,406.

2009 Highlights:

Gasconade County Land Transfer Transactions 2/02/10 thru 2/11/10

Posted on February 17, 2010 - 12:55pm

Attached are real estate transfers for Gasconade County in February 2, 2009 thru February 11, 2010

Foundation Heavyweights Address Hermann Professionals

Posted on February 16, 2010 - 6:53pm
As part of a luncheon hosted Wednesday by Community Foundation of the Hermann, Inc., keynote speaker Brian Fogle told a group of local professionals and businesspersons that focusing on “local asset development” is paramount to “making communities better.”

by Jeff Wright

As part of a luncheon hosted Wednesday by Community Foundation of the Hermann, Inc., keynote speaker Brian Fogle told a group of local professionals and businesspersons that focusing on “local asset development” is paramount to “making communities better.”

Inn-Keepers Discuss Marketing Techniques at Conference

Posted on February 15, 2010 - 6:44pm

by Jeff Wright

As part of his presentation on technology-based marketing and social media, Terry Hammer, co-owner of Hermann Hill Bed and Breakfast, told attendees of an In-keepers conference -- if they don’t constantly improve their businesses to meet the changing standards of guests, they could be out of business.

Hammer was a guest speaker at the Bed & Breakfast Inns of Missouri 2010 Innkeepers Educational Conference, held in Columbia on Feb. 8-9.

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