Afternoon Edition: Cuba new business opportunity for Pittsburgh companies

Delegation of Pittsburgh businesses already in the works to head to Cuba; Aimbridge, Garrison announce buy of 15 hotels in region from Kratsa Properties

Afternoon Edition December 17, 2014

Business Pulse Do you approve of President Obama's action on Cuba? Vote   Today's Top Local Stories Cuba new business opportunity for Pittsburgh companies Delegation of Pittsburgh businesses already in the works to head to Cuba Aimbridge, Garrison announce buy of 15 hotels in region from Kratsa Properties Penguins say 3 - including Fleury and Maatta - being tested for mumps PHC4 report: Inpatient death rates decline You're passionate about your business. Liberty Mutual Insurance is passionate about protecting it. Get the coverages you need to help your business thrive. Slideshow: 2014's most popular search terms in Pittsburgh business Pittsburgh's new boutique hotels soon to be under same ownership Reed named to lead Pitt's Center for Energy Jefferson adds two OB/GYN doctors Obama extends 'hand of friendship' to Cuba, opens door to trade Personal and Business Banking ● Insurance Wealth Management www.nextierbank.com Panera to debut its first drive-thru restaurant in the region 5 industries that will benefit from Obama's new Cuba policies The best alternatives to the traditional desk chair Is the University of Miami the next school to leave Nike? Learning how to deal with problem employees Stem cells could heal scarred cornea, researchers find 13 creative brainstorming methods to spice up your team meetings She built an orphanage in Uganda — and it failed. Here's what she did next 4 guidelines for apologizing (or not) on social media Dream big and take this advice from Russell Wilson's dad: 'Why not you?' Mon Valley certified for disease management How to use your work breaks so you're always at optimal productivity Federated adds to alternatives/managed risk team Congress restores business tax breaks for 2014, but they end Dec. 31. 3 steps for dousing the flames of job burnout Business won't get a TRIA this Christmas Here's how to shift your perspective about New Year's resolutions How to decide whether consultants or advisory boards are best for your business Zoning amendment proposal on affordable housing gets Planning Commission nod Dov Charney is out — American Apparel names retail vet Paula Schneider CEO HealthCare.gov enrollment going smoothly this year CMU's Moura named National Academy of Inventors fellow 2014 Diamond Awards Cooper named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors CFO of the Year Award winners, finalists Upstart: Editor's Choice 3 things we learned about Snapchat from Sony's leaked emails 10 things entrepreneurs should have watched in 2014 Sony hackers used disposable email startup as employee escape hatch Dov Charney claims American Apparel 'core DNA' as his: Can it be modified? The year's best quotes about tech and 8 other stories to make you smarter Top National Stories Analyst predicts big sales miss for Tesla Theater chains dropping 'The Interview' in Sony hack fallout Oil giants make record-breaking bid for offshore exploration rights Carnival Corp. names first woman president of Carnival Cruise Line Apple halts online sales of products in Russia due to ruble drop

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