A Lone Artisan And The $30,000 Guitar
Source: Forbes
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2013-05-15 07:06:45 -0700 | business-news
Some days, when the mood strikes him, Ken Parker will leave his Gloucester, Massachusetts workshop and take his rowboat out into the harbor to navigate the waters, take in the sea air and decompress before heading back to shore to...
PRODUCTS MADE IN MASSACHUSETTS
Source: Boston Globe
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2013-05-10 11:55:52 -0700 | business-news
Many products from famous and up-and-coming companies are made in Massachusetts including toys, drugs, and robots...Many products from famous and up-and-coming companies are made in Massachusetts including toys, drugs, and robots...Frozen foods Location: Gloucester (based) Scientist Clarence...
Two New England Shipyards Cited for Environmental Violations
Posted by: LouiseRoys
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-07-28 04:10:41 -0700 | business-news
Two New England shipyards, one in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island, will pay penalties to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that they violated federal environmental laws. Rose’s Oil Service, a shipyard and fuel oil distributor in...
The Economy that Stole Christmas?
Posted by: Bethany
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-04-13 15:30:18 -0700 | business-news
True, it is not Thanksgiving yet, but holiday shopping season has begun. It seems it began even earlier this year - pre-Halloween! At any rate, 'tis the season for shopping, and as I've looked at my bank statements and expenses,...
Simple Thrifty Recipes
Posted by: Bethany
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-04-13 13:04:30 -0700 | business-news
As you know, I'm all about living simply! So here are some of my favorite easy and cost-effective recipes, one for each day of the week. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry, and the rest are...
Sony and Nintendo Fall On Hard Times
Posted by: TigerTommy1982
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-02-06 00:33:55 -0800 | business-news
Two announcements were made by Sony and Nintendo on Thursday that show that the recession is hitting even the biggest game companies. Sony reported an overall revenue drop of 48.6%, to $1.16 billion during the quarter. Unit sales of the...
41 Laid Off At Sony Online Entertainment
Posted by: TigerTommy1982
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-02-06 00:24:51 -0800 | business-news
Sony Online Entertainment announced today to Gamasutra.com that they have laid off 5% of its staff, aimed at “reduc[ing] costs” across the entire company. Sony noted in comments to Gamasutra that the cuts were “company wide, from a variety of...
Sony Announces Simpler Approval, Lower Pricing For Some Downloadable Content
Posted by: TigerTommy1982
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-02-06 00:25:52 -0800 | business-news
Sony has started to court developers to its PSP platform aggressively through simplifying its content pipeline and approval process for PSP games, in anticipation of taking on Apple’s rapid advance into the handheld gaming market. According to UK website Develop,...
Midway Newcastle Closes Its Doors
Posted by: TigerTommy1982
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-02-06 00:25:52 -0800 | business-news
Midway representatives have confirmed the closure of its Newcastle, UK development studio after running out of time to find a buyer, and its Necessary Force IP is potentially up for sale now. The Newcastle studio was not part of the...
Louisiana Makes The Video Gaming Profession More Affordable
Posted by: TigerTommy1982
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-02-06 00:26:11 -0800 | business-news
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal today signed into law the Digital Media Act, allowing computer and video game companies a 25% tax credit for interactive media expenditures in-state, and a 10% credit on state payroll taxes. Sponsored by Democratic state senator...
EA Takes On iPhone Games
Posted by: TigerTommy1982
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-02-06 00:26:11 -0800 | business-news
Electronic Arts today announced that they are entering the world of iPhone games, with the creation of a new subsidiary. 8lb Gorilla, according to iPhone website Touch Arcade, will release games on an approximate monthly schedule and focus only on...
Glu Mobile CEO Ballard Leaves Company
Posted by: TigerTommy1982
Gloucester :: MA :: USA | updated 2012-02-06 00:26:43 -0800 | business-news
Greg Ballard, CEO and President of mobile publisher and developer Glu (best known for Modern Warfare 2 ) has announced today that he will leave the company immediately after Glu finds a successor. Glu, which recently announced a slew of...
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