Muskegon’s Masonic future uncertain as downtown temple is listed for sale

Helfrich is also one of seven members on the Masonic Temple board that made the difficult decision to look for new options beyond its downtown facility. He said the fraternal organization is “OK, right now,” but the taxes and the cost of operating the facility have become a concern as membership ages and declines.If a sale of the building is completed, the Muskegon lodge could seek a smaller, less costly building to operate. Another option would be to have its approximately 200 members seek Read more [...]

India listed among top four wealth creators

In its annual Global Wealth Report, management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group has listed the U.S., China, the U.K. and India as the nations showing the largest absolute gains in wealth in 2010. India has emerged among the four fastest wealth creator countries in the world and its growth momentum is expected to gather further steam going forward, a global study has said. In its annual Global Wealth Report, management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group has listed the U.S., China, Read more [...]

Massive east Manchester homes plan is back on the horizon

Plans to create a suburban neighbourhood less than a mile from the city centre were back on the table today – keeping alive a massive regeneration vision. The Holt Town Waterfront scheme would transform 95 acres between the City of Manchester Stadium and the city centre, including more than 4,300 new homes. Developers Cibitas were today seeking to renew planning permission for the £1bn project, originally granted by town hall planners at the start of 2008, before the credit crunch hit. Read more [...]

5 Things: Rent Leveling Board, Gibbs Spring Concert

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Muskegon’s Masonic history in doubt as temple is put up for sale

Helfrich is also one of seven members on the Masonic Temple board that made the difficult decision to look for new options beyond its downtown facility. He said the fraternal organization is “OK, right now,” but the taxes and the cost of operating the facility have become a concern as membership ages and declines.If a sale of the building is completed, the Muskegon lodge could seek a smaller, less costly building to operate. Another option would be to have its approximately 200 members seek Read more [...]

TSX-listed corporate dividends and distributions declared June 1, 2011

TORONTO - Dividends or distributions were declared or updated on the followed listed issues on the Toronto Stock Exchange on June 1, 2011. Thomson Reuters Corporation Fltg Rate Pr Ii (TSX:TRI.PR.B) : $0.13089. Payable Jun 30. Record Jun 16 . Bombardier Inc. Series '2' Pr (TSX:BBD.PR.B) : $0.0625. Payable Jun 15. Record May 31 . Bce Inc. 1st Pr Series 'ab' (TSX:BCE.PR.B) : $0.0625. Payable Jun 12. Record May 31 . Bce Inc. 1st Pr Read more [...]

Moneylife mutual fund survey: Fund fare

Our poll indicates that our readers prefer to stay invested for the long term Our mutual fund survey shows that Moneylife readers are extremely investment savvy. Out of a sample of 976 nationwide respondents, a massive 82% (798) invest in shares and an overwhelming 96% (936) invest in mutual funds. Of these, 859 or (88%) think mutual funds are a tool for long-term wealth creation and 93% (912) of them hold their mutual fund investments for over a year. This is quite unique in a market where the investor Read more [...]

Flooding washes out Top of Utah recreation spots

It's not just farming and business that will take a hit from existing and predicted flooding in the Top of Utah. The recreation and tourism industries also likely will be affected.Proof is in the high waters at Fort Buenaventura at 2450 A Avenue in Ogden, damage to the Old Snowbasin Road and a continued closure of Farmington Canyon Road."A lot of revenue will be lost," said Weber County Parks and Recreation Manager Jim Carter.Weber County workers scrambled Wednesday to stave off damages to the Read more [...]

Bankruptcy puts LTH Forum up for sale

LTH Forum, one of the most robust online communities for Chicago food enthusiasts, is for sale. The bidding currently stands at $40,000. How is a website with no advertising, no plans for advertising and one that still looks like an off-the-shelf bulletin board circa 2002 worth that much? None of the parties involved with the sale are exactly sure, but there is at least one bid filed with the U.S. bankruptcy court. The sale has been Read more [...]