Lithia's surprise doesn't make Wall Street's
In the wake of a surprise announcement that its third-quarter earnings would be much lower than expected, several analysts have soured on Medford-based Lithia Motors Inc.

Parents as Teachers receives $1.25M federal grant
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that it awarded Parents as Teachers National Center a five-year grant totaling $1.25 million. The money will go to support a project aimed at creating and increasing parenting support specifically designed for fathers.

Woman-led businesses make up $10B of local economy
The women at the helms of large businesses in Massachusetts like to call the shots, but they are quick to seek input from others along the way, according to an annual study of the state's women-led companies.

Lithia hits 100
Lithia Motors Inc., the country's eighth-largest automotive dealership group, today announced deals that brings its empire to 100 new car dealerships.

KC dentist gets $80,000 in Missouri tax credits
The Missouri Department of Economic Development approved almost $80,000 in tax credits for Kurt Aarons DDS PC of Kansas City.

Shooting club out, Rapton likely in on Fulton
The Sacramento Trapshooting Club officially got the boot this month from its home of 81 years; now Mel Rapton Honda will make its play for the site.

Honda revving up Civic production
Honda Motor Co. plans to increase its North American production of the subcompact Civic model next year to meet higher demand, although the changes aren't expected to affect its East Liberty plant.

Architectural firm manager drawn to career in consignment
After 18 years working in one of the city's top architectural firms, Beverly Nelson is building a business of her own using the clothes off of other peoples' backs.

Downtown grocer could triple in size, break into other areas
The owners of Royal Blue Grocery are talking about major expansions less than two months after opening their upscale market in downtown Austin.

Route 43 extension opens
Most roads take motorists from one place to another. But the new 3.8-mile, $75.6 million Maryland Route 43 extension will take Baltimore County and the State of Maryland to the bank, officials said Monday at the road's opening.

Health care effort snags $428K
A new initiative spearheaded by WorkSource has received almost $430,000 to help in its efforts.

Manufacturing shows signs of life in third quarter
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston has spotted signs of life in the region's manufacturing sector.