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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...
Core Consulting adds clients after tough 2008
Rick Mears likes how Core Consulting looks at the decision-making process from all angles when it provides information-technology strategy and advice to...
Biz Buzz: Trio hopes to create buzz in home sales market
Three former University of Richmond students are trying to make it easier for homeowners to sell their houses. The three—Mike Gray, Mark Hickman...
Chesterfield Business Licenses for Nov. 9
The following are recently issued business licenses in Chesterfield County. Lemus Used Tires & Auto Repair (repair service); licensee Marlon E. Aviles,...
Decision Makers: Chad F. Poultney of Clark Nexsen
Chad F. Poultney New position: principal in charge, Richmond office of Clark Nexsen architecture and engineering firm Previous position: principal at Clark...
Building permits for Nov. 9
Sam’s Re Business Trust, owner; Hanlin Rainaldi Construction Corp., contractor; 9440 W. Broad St., car wash, $789,776. Oregon Hill Home Improvement,...
Richmond Business Licenses for Nov. 9
The following are recently issued business licenses in Richmond. Kelly C. Hopkins (beauty parlor); licensee same, 1213 W. Main St., Richmond 23220. Jones...
Employment growth foreseen by midyear
Employment growth foreseen by midyear Employment is one of the most closely watched economic reports because it covers all sectors of the economy. During...
Complete Metro Business Calendar for Nov. 9
MONDAY, NOV. 9 Career-Prospectors,
Good news for commercial real estate owners
Commercial real estate owners got some encouraging news during the past few weeks. Several economic reports showed promising signs, and the FDIC made clear...
Henrico business licenses for Nov. 9
The following are recently issued business licenses in Henrico County. Michael F. Armstrong (contractor); licensee same, 3009 Maplewood Road, Henrico 23228....
60 Seconds with: Steve Kimball
STEVE KIMBALL Metro Business talked to Steve Kimball, managing director of Tuscan Advisors, a Henrico County-based business consulting firm. He also is...
Ask Score: Where to begin if you want to start a business
Q:I am a recent victim of corporate downsizing. I am considering starting my own business. What insights can you offer me as I try to determine my best...
People & Places for Nov. 9
ON THE MOVE ARCHITECTS Susan Lacy has been promoted to principal at Architects Dayton, Thompson & Associates. She has more than 25 years of experience...
Successful Investing: Aetna working had in tough environment
Q:My shares of Aetna Inc. have been disappointing. Please shed some light on prospects.—T.B., via the Internet Answer: Health care continues to be...
Indicators for the week of Nov. 9
Indicators MONDAY Nothing scheduled. TUESDAY Labor Department releases job openings and labor turnover survey for September. WEDNESDAY Veterans...
Metro Business Calendar for Nov. 9
MONDAY, NOV. 9 Next Steps offers a workshop to help “Richmonders Leverage Transition to Create a Satisfying Future,“ today and tomorrow, 9...
Building permit highlight for Nov. 9
Credit union: A Call Federal Credit Union branch is under construction at 9397 Atlee Road in Hanover County. The 5,625-square-foot facility will have three...
Increasing bottom line is focus of panel talk
Are you so busy running your business that you’re oblivious to what’s going on in the marketplace? That can hurt your company, warns Rob Eastep,...
Insider Periscope for Nov. 9
ALTRIA GROUP INC. Martin J. Barrington, an officer, exercised options for 25,908 shares Oct. 30 at $10.85 to $12.45 per share. Denise F. Keane, general...
Company/Individual Honors for Nov. 9
Chris Malone has been named a Leader in the Law for 2009 by Virginia Lawyers Weekly. He is with ThompsonMcMullan. John Simpson has been awarded the Eva...
Associations for Nov. 9
K. David Boyer Jr. has been appointed to the board of directors of the Virginia Community Development Corp. He is CEO of GlobalWatch Technologies Inc....
Bankruptcy petitions for Nov. 9
The following are recent business bankruptcy petitions filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Case Number: 09-36805 Dinwiddie Memorial Park Inc., Dinwiddie County...
November 08, 2009
Crooks set sights on bank ATMs
Crooks set sights on bank ATMs Stop and look before inserting your card into an ATM machine. Crooks have been tampering with automated teller machines...
November 07, 2009
Surprise mortgage fees set to come to an end soon
Remember when the “good-faith estimates” your lender gave you upfront said closing costs would be about $2,000, but somehow they ballooned...
November 02, 2009
Va. Hispanic chamber founder believes in building bridges
Helping others is a common thread in Michel Zajur’s life. It began at an early age for the soft-spoken son of immigrants who moved to the Richmond...
Henrico store Tweed looks to build on strong identity
Whenever Ava Deal needs an engagement gift, she knows exactly what to buy: Mariposa cocktail napkin holders from Tweed. Deal started shopping at the store...
Biz Buzz: Grandpa Eddie’s has school ‘Spirit’ to share
On a recent Wednesday night in Henrico County, about 50 teenagers packed into Grandpa Eddie’s Alabama Ribs & BBQ to listen to some local bands...
Henrico business licenses for Nov. 2
The following are recently issued business licenses in Henrico County. Antiques Extravaganza (sales promotion); licensee Antiques Extravaganza of NC, 3000...
