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November 20, 2009
Kids and Money: Back for the holidays—the layaway
You’ve survived the year by scrimping, saving and cutting to the bone. But now you face a big test: buying that special something for your son or...
November 19, 2009
Talking Money column by Jean Chatzky
I’ve used quite a bit of ink over the years on the subject of saving for college. And for good reason: Tuition, room and board at a four-year, in-state...
November 18, 2009
Your Funds column by Charles A. Jaffe
Sam in Boston built his mutual fund portfolio years ago but has long since stopped working with the financial adviser who set it up. Renee in Santa Barbara,...
November 16, 2009
Central Va. entrepreneur envisions owning 100 hotels
Until P.C. Amin came to Richmond, he’d never stayed in a hotel. Now the Indian-born entrepreneur and his family own 37 of them—making Amin...
Customer count up at Glen Allen Supermarket
David Fitzgerald stops by the Glen Allen Supermarket nearly every afternoon to grab a cup of coffee. “Everyone there is very friendly,“ the...
Biz Buzz: Chesterfield center’s shopping filling out
Sitting in the shadows of the Westchester Commons, The Shoppes at Westchester is quickly filling up and becoming a major shopping and office complex on...
E-mailing large files despite attachment limits
Dear PropellerHeads: Sometimes I need to send large files to my co-workers, but my e-mail provider’s limit on attachment size makes this impossible....
Henrico business licenses for Nov. 16
The following are recently issued business licenses in Henrico County. B & B Systems LLC (contractor); licensee same, various Henrico locations. Fringe...
Decision Makers: John D. Dragonas of MetLife
John D. Dragonas New position: investment specialist, MetLife Previous position: financial-services executive, MetLife Birthplace: Athens, Greece Education:...
Richmond Business Licenses for Nov. 16
The following are recently issued business licenses in Richmond. Garnetts Café LLC (restaurant); licensee same, 2001 Park Ave., Richmond 23220. DA...
Building permits for Nov. 16
Bishop Walter F. Sullivan, owner; Evans Construction Inc., contractor; 2511 Wise St., addition, $1.9 million. BAP LLC; 7 E. Broad St., alterations, $358,449....
Successful Investing: Liz Claiborne gets lift, but debt issues loom
Q:What is the outlook for my investment in Liz Claiborne Inc.?—P.V., via the Internet Answer: Sales of this famous women’s clothing maker have...
60 Seconds with: Lisa Disselkamp
LISA DISSELKAMP Metro Business asked Lisa Disselkamp, president of Athena Enterprises, a Chesterfield County-based work-force management technology consulting...
Complete Metro Business calendar for week of Nov. 16
MONDAY, NOV. 16 Career-Prospectors,
Chesterfield Business Licenses for Nov. 16
The following are recently issued business licenses in Chesterfield County. 1A Smart Start Inc. (personal service); licensee same, 1811 Huguenot Road,...
People & Places for Nov. 16
ON THE MOVE ADVERTISING John Bedor is senior vice president for business development at Neathawk Dubuque & Packett. He has nearly 20 years of experience...
Indicators for week of Nov. 16
Indicators MONDAY Commerce Department releases retail sales for October and business inventories for September. TUESDAY Labor Department releases...
Metro Business calendar for week of Nov. 16
MONDAY, NOV. 16 Greater Richmond Chamber offers “QuickBooks Payroll,“ 11:30 a.m., Hanover Department of Economic Development, 9097 Atlee Station...
Benefits, risks of using social media in the workplace
Most companies have learned that social media can be an innovative marketing and branding tool. Chip Farmer, executive director of RichTech in Richmond,...
Company News for Nov. 16
NEW BUSINESS/OPENINGS Bocca Toscana, a family-oriented Italian restaurant, has opened at Three Chopt Road and Patterson Avenue in the Village Shopping...
Company/Individual Honors for Nov. 16
Barry Proctor and Ruth Micklem have received the John Kent Shumate Jr. Advocate of the Year Award from the Virginia Poverty Law Center. Proctor is an attorney...
Building permit highlight for Nov. 16
Associations for Nov. 16
New officers for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association are: chairman, W. Scott Burnette with Community Memorial Healthcenter; immediate past...
November 15, 2009
Freshmen urged to get financial lives on track
Freshmen can avoid money woes College freshmen, listen up. Get your financial life on track this first semester—or you may wind up making mistakes...
November 14, 2009
Kenneth Harney: What you should know about the extended tax credit
How does it work? When will it be available? First things first: The new credit is available now. It took effect the day President Barack Obama signed...
November 13, 2009
Kids and Money column by Steve Rosen
Ihave long had a thing for a perfectly sacked grocery bag. Four corners neat and square, cans on the bottom, bread on top. Light as a feather. It has been...
November 12, 2009
Jean Chatsky: Some tips that can cut the cost of a wedding
When you think of life’s big expenses, what comes to mind? College, for one. A home, a car, certainly retirement. And if you are planning to get...
November 11, 2009
Your Funds column by Charles A. Jaffe
Congress didn’t actually vote to end the confusion over mutual fund share classes last week, but lawmakers took a step that ultimately could go a...
November 10, 2009
Be skeptical of strangers who want a wire transfer
“This is a pretty significant amount of money to return to consumers,“ said FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz. The money the FTC is getting from MoneyGram...
November 09, 2009
HCA divisional chief is true to her roots in nursing
Each job Margaret G. Lewis has held during her 30-plus years in health care has felt like the best job she’s ever had, starting with one of her first...
