I’m going to toss out a word you don’t hear much when it comes to talking about our business climate: “excited.” Link: Small-business expo something to get excited about (Reno Gazette-Journal)

If you operate as a sole proprietor, your full name is considered the legal name of your business, though you don’t have to use it when you’re doing business with customers. You can create an assumed name. Read the rest here: Small-business Q&A: Ins and outs of claiming a name (Houston Chronicle)

Re: Michael Hiltzik’s business column ” PG&E amps up bid for power ,” Feb. 10: Read more: Business Letters (Los Angeles Times)

New Alaska flights may lower fares More here: Travel notes in brief (The News-Herald)

ANNAPOLIS – The Annapolis Business Association is once again sponsoring Annapolis Restaurant Week that offers meal specials at local restaurants from Monday to Feb. 21. Read more: Business Digest: Second year for Restaurant Week (The Capital)

&$ &$Firefighters work on the scene as a bustling business area catches a big fire in Queens Borough of New York City, the United States, Feb. 13, 2010. No one was injured, according to fire department officer. (Xinhua/Liu Xin)&$ &$ A bustling business area in Queens Borough of New York City caught a big fire Saturday, when the city is bracing for Valentine’s Day. No one was...