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HCA: Third quarter revenue up

BY KAREN SHIDELER, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 5 at 9:02 a.m.

HCA, parent company of Wesley Medical Center, announced this morning that revenue increased 7.6 percent in the third quarter, compared to a year ago.

Stock futures dip ahead of open

By SARA LEPRO, AP Business Writer | Nov. 5 at 6:11 a.m.

U.S. stock futures are slightly lower Thursday ahead of more data on consumer spending and jobs, two of the market's biggest concerns.

Fed again pledges to hold rates at record-lows

By JEANNINE AVERSA, AP Economics Writer | Nov. 4 at 4:21 p.m.

The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to keep a key interest rate at a record low for an "extended period," signaling that the weak economy remains dependent on government help to grow.

Garden Reflections at Clifton Square to close

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Nov. 4 at 3:52 p.m.

WICHITA — Garden Reflections at Clifton Square is the latest Wichita business to be a victim of the economy.

Intrust Bank Arena can't book acts that aren't touring

Dan Loving, Business Casual | Nov. 4 at 2:32 p.m.

Intrust Bank Arena GM Chris Presson had it right when he said in Have You Heard? that the arena can't control who is on tour and when. He was responding to some heat that IBA has booked mostly country acts since it started announcing performances last month.

Tramco CEO presented national trade award

BY RICK PLUMLEE, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 4 at 12:43 p.m.

Leon Trammell, CEO and founderof Wichita-based Tramco, has been presented the TradeRoots International Leadership Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for helping to expand trade and create jobs.

Caffe Posto to close for good after Sunday

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Nov. 4 at 8:55 a.m.

A challenging economy and increased competition is forcing Caffe Posto to close less than two years after opening near Douglas and Oliver.

Kansas Medical Center, PHS sign contract

BY KAREN SHIDELER, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 4 at 12:08 p.m.

Kansas Medical Center in Andover and Preferred Health Systems have signed a contract making the medical center part of the PHS network. It became effective Sunday, the medical center said.

Steakhouse may reopen in new space

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Nov. 4 at 8:55 a.m.

Former Eaton Steakhouse owners Steve and Stephanie Compton are looking at space down the street.

Gaithers to bring gospel music to Intrust Bank Arena

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Nov. 4 at 12:15 p.m.

According to Bill Gaither's Web site, he and the Gaither Vocal Band are coming to Intrust April 30.

InvestMidwest seeks Wichita applications

BY JERRY SIEBENMARK, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 4 at 7:28 a.m.

InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum is seeking Wichita-area companies to apply for the event, set for March 24-25 in St. Louis.

Equity selects KC ad agency

BY JERRY SIEBENMARK, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 4 at 7:28 a.m.

Equity Bank has hired Kuhn and Wittenborn as its advertising agency of record.

Garmin reports surge in 3Q profit

By DAVID TWIDDY, AP Business Writer | Nov. 4 at 2:36 p.m.

Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. reported a 24 percent increase in third-quarter profit as lower costs offset a drop in sales.

Yoder Meats owners are purchasing YB Meats

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Nov. 3 at 3:38 p.m.

WICHITA — Only one week ago, Yoder Meats owner Alan Waggoner called YB Meats owner Eric Kauffman to see if he might be interested in selling his store.

Olive Tree and Chelsea's are being evicted

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Nov. 3 at 12:18 p.m.

WICHITA — It looks like there’s more to the Olive Tree Bistro story than the Toubia sisters are telling.

Auto sales show industry beginning to stabilize

By TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Auto Writers | Nov. 3 at 7:02 p.m.

After months of roller-coaster results, the U.S. auto industry showed signs of stability in October.

George Strait and Reba McEntire coming to Intrust Bank Arena

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Nov. 3 at 11:28 a.m.

Country legends George Strait and Reba McEntire will play the arena together Feb. 19.

Olive Tree Bistro to move, but where?

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Nov. 3 at 11:21 a.m.

After years of flirting with leaving their Olive Tree Bistro space at 29th and Rock, Joumana and Randa Toubia have finally decided to do it.

Freddy's Frozen Custard to expand to Kansas City area

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Nov. 3 at 11:24 a.m.

The owners of Freddy's Frozen Custard are making their first foray into in the Kansas City area.

Airbus North America in Wichita waits approval for additional work

Molly McMillin, Air Capital Insider | Nov. 3 at 11:22 a.m.

Airbus North America in Old Town is waiting to hear whether it will win additional work for its Wichita engineering center.

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