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Wednesday, Sep. 16, 1998
Business Briefs
Economic council holding its annual meeting here
From staff and wire reports
The Texas Economic Development Council is having its annual meeting in Corpus Christi through Friday at the Omni Bayfront Hotel. This year's program includes presentations Thursday by Texas Agricultural Commissioner Rick Perry, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, and State Comptroller John Sharp, the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.
Motivational speaker Danny Cox will give the keynote address on Thursday. On Friday a panel including Charles Matthews, chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, and Pat Wood, chairman of the Public Utility Commission, will discuss ``Deregulation and its Impact on Economic Development.'' About 475 delegates are expected to attend, officials said. The Austin-based council is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a positive business climate and fostering the expansion of existing industry. For information about the conference or one of the presentations, visit the registration desk on the third floor of the Omni Bayfront Hotel, 900 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Shareholders OK merger of Banc One, First Chicago
CHICAGO - Banc One and First Chicago NBD Corp. on Tuesday cleared the final hurdle to their $20.6 billion merger, securing shareholder approval for the deal to create the nation's fifth-largest bank.Post your comments about local news eventsFront Page || Main Index || News || Business || Texas || South Texas Outdoors || Birdwatching || Sports || Entertainment || Selena || Education || South Texas Attractions || World Wide Web