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SEATTLE-Boeing and the Machinists union have reached a landmark agreement that should secure thousands of jobs here, end the simmering NLRB lawsuit, and offer an unexpected Christmas bonus to start off a four-year contract extension. MORE

WASHINGTON-Lending to small U.S. businesses rose 20 percent in October, the 15th consecutive month of increased lending, according to the Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index. MORE

MUNNSVILLE, NY-Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group faces $125,000 in fines from OSHA for alleged repeat and serious violations of workplace safety standards at its assembly plant here. MORE

BRAMPTON, ON-CAW President Ken Lewenza urged Chrysler to build a new paint shop at its assembly plant here. MORE

MODENA, Italy-You may not be able to afford Pagani’s new 700-hp, $1.5 million Huayra supercar, but at least you can see how they’re made. MORE

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Automotive supplier Autoliv was named Manufacturer of the Year at the American Manufacturing Strategies Summit in Chicago. MORE

PORTLAND, OR-Freightliner Trucks has launched a contest for college students to submit original designs for the heavy truck of the future. The winning student will receive a $20,000 scholarship. MORE

WASHINGTON-Lighting Science Group and UEC were among several U.S. manufacturers recognized by the White House last week for their commitment to assembling their products in the United States. MORE

WICHITA, KS-Boeing executives and leaders of unionized engineers are meeting amid concerns over the future of the company’s assembly plant here. MORE

MUSKEGON, MI-Tier One supplier ADAC Automotive is planning to invest $4.7 million in its assembly plant here, adding 130 jobs. MORE