Controversial contractors paid $2.4M by Canadian Forces

A controversial U.S. company formerly known as Blackwater was paid $2.4 million by the Canadian Forces for training and facilities rental, newly released documents show.

Tuesday Sector Laggards: Music & Electronics Stores, General Contractors & Builders

In trading on Tuesday, music & electronics stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 7.8%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Radioshack (RSH), down about 28.5% and shares of Rent A Center (RCII) down about 5.9% on the day.

Construction Industry Optimistic: Activity Expected to Improve in 2012

Construction contractors and equipment distributors are optimistic local non-residential activity will improve in 2012, according to a recent survey by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance Inc., part of Wells Fargo & Company .

Grand Rapids school millage money could go to minority contractors

Grand Rapids Public Schools is considering city program that has boosted construction contracts with minority-owned businesses.

Security contractors see opportunities, and limits, in Mexico

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