Biz Bits: News about people and businesses in the communityMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:54AMSharon Burlison has joined TOP Insurance Associates in Everett as a personal and business insurance agent. She is able to place business with trusted companies like Hartford, AARP, Safeco and Progressive. Top Insurance is an independent insurance agency located at 11419 19th Ave. SE, C110, Everett.
Lansing bicycle parking advocates seek more optionsMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:12AMBrandon Sanders doesn't have a car, so when he needs to go somewhere, he unlocks his bicycle.
Berea Grindstone Festival continues to draw larger crowds: Around the TownSunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:54AMHometowns across the United States usually succeed in putting some pizzaz into their celebrations of the nation’s birthday each year, what with carnivals, festivals, fireworks and the like.
Volunteers/Donations Needed, 7/17Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:36PMInternational Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology iCAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a local non-profit organization helping communities to use their local resources for their benefit. iCAST's projects foster economic viability, environmental stewardship and social responsibility in under-served communities and a new vision for their future.
Popular Mazda still zoomsSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:43AMLightweight, high-strength steel combined with new suspension modifications make the 2011 edition of the always sporty Mazda3 an even tighter ride. It’s available at Morrey Mazda in the Northshore Auto Mall.
?Snapshot? car insurance: What?s the catch?Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:59PMWilling to let your car insurance company ride shotgun for a chance at a discount? That's the idea behind Progressive's Snapshot program.
CORRECT: Progressive 2Q Net Up 16% On Premium Growth, Investment GainsThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:43AMCORRECT: Progressive 2Q Net Up 16% On Premium Growth, Investment Gains
Progressive Reports June ResultsThursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:40AMMAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for June and the second quarter 2011: Month Quarter (millions, except per share amounts and ratios; unaudited) 2011 2010 Change 2011 2010 Change Net premiums written $ 1,162.0 $ 1,125.6 3 % $ 3,837.0 $ 3,707.9 3 % Net premiums earned $ 1,144.5 $ 1,109.8 3 % $ 3,719.9 $ 3,590.2 4 % Net income ...
In deepening debt crisis, Republicans focus on light bulbs; Obama's approach to job creation is higher taxes - July 14 ...Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:13AMRepublicans are continuing to supply material to late-night comedy shows with their votes in the House of Representatives. Their latest hissy fit concerned 2007 legislation about energy-saving standards for light bulbs . The GOP, foaming at its collective mouth, portrayed this as another example of government interference in people’s lives.