PENNSYLVANIA BUSINESS

News on Economics & Finance from The Patriot-News

• Kutztown company makes 2nd offer for bus business
More than a year ago, a Kutztown bus company said it was buying Capitol Bus Co. of Harrisburg, known as Capitol Trailways.

• BUSINESS CALENDAR
TUESDAY

• TRADE TALK
Lisa Aaron of Harrisburg has been named director of professional development at the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors.

• TRADE TALK
Lisa Aaron of Harrisburg has been named director of professional development at the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors.

• A shot for the economy
From comfort items to ward off the cold, often wet, solitude of the deer stand to equipment for after the shot, hunters have a varied list of essential, first-day gear they will carry.

• Powers changes name to GreenWorks Development
A Harrisburg development firm behind several projects in midtown is changing its name.

• AWARD WINNERS
American Subcontractors Association, Central Pennsylvania chapter, received the chapter of the year award and an innovation award from the American Subcontractors Association.

• BANKRUPTCY FILINGS
Bankruptcy petitions filed recently by midstate businesses in U.S. Middle District Court in Harrisburg include: CHAPTER 7

• AWARD WINNERS
Dr. Herbert M. Parnes of Camp Hill was recently named "Dermatologist of the Year" by the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.

• AWARD WINNERS
The Partnership of Packer, Oesterling and Smith won two Awards of Excellence in the 38th annual University & College Designers Association Design Competition on behalf of two clients: State System of Higher Education and Dixon University Center.

• Lender sues to take possession of mall
The bank holding the mortgages for the Harrisburg Mall is seeking possession of the Swatara Twp. property.

• Spankey's to downsize, remain open
The owner of Spankey's Auto Sales Inc. says that his Mechanicsburg-based used-car business will stay open, despite the company's recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

• Economic poll reveals long-term confidence
You don't have to be losing your home to feel a little anxious about the economy. A survey by PNC Wealth Management found that the number of Americans who feel pessimistic about the stock market and the real estate market nearly doubled in the past year.

• Motorists can give thanks for lower costs
Midstaters fueling up to travel over Thanksgiving are finding the cheapest pump prices since March 2005.

• BIZ MINUTE
UGI Utilities Inc., Gas Division, announced Monday that the average customer's heating bill will drop by 16 percent effective Dec. 1.