Monthly Archives: May 2009 »
VCU Medical Center already paperless
VCU Medical Center has gone almost completely paperless, putting the local hospital at the fore of a federal push to digitize records
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Downturn, boomers will alter everything, Va. researcher says (Daily Progress) A tanking economy and aging population will result in a new frugality with intergenerational households, changes in transportation modes and more seniors spending their
Read More »Boxwood Partners Advises Digital Risk, LLC on growth capital investment from Century Capital Management.
Boxwood Partners, LLC is pleased to announce that Digital Risk, LLC has received a growth capital investment from Century Capital Partners IV, LP. Boxwood Partners acted as the exclusive advisor to Digital Risk, LLC
Read More »SBA to offer debt relief in June
For Richmond businesses struggling to make monthly debt payments, a new Small Business Administration program could provide a lifeline. The emergency loan program will start accepting applications in mid-June, the agency announced Monday.
Read More »No word on Richmond GM closings
GM dealers in Richmond are remaining tight-lipped about which dealerships might be forced to close at the behest of parent company General Motors
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Shockoe Center backers need fans to spend (Times-Dispatch) In addition to ticket-tax revenue, developers expect food sales to generate about $366,000 in tax revenue. If that came only from minor-league games, that would translate
Read More »When Insmed’s drug is the only hope
The New York Times ran a powerful feature about a patient with Lou Gehrig’s disease and his search for Iplex, a drug made by Richmond-based Insmed that was just recently made available for patients
Read More »Altria backs ban on flavored cigarettes
A U.S. Senate panel is considering tobacco legislation today that would ban certain cigarette flavorings including cherry, chocolate and cloves. In what may be a surprise to some, leading tobacco product producer Altria supports
Read More »Economic Experts to Discuss the Real Scoop on the Economy at Venture Forum
What impact will the current federal stimulus program have on the economy? Are there entrepreneurial opportunities in the stimulus? What can venture capitalists learn from the downturn, and look for in the recovery? Those
Read More »Dean search at UR Biz School back to square one
Citing financial considerations, Henry N. Butler, has withdrawn as the next dean at University of Richmond’s business school, according to an email sent to faculty and staff. The school will restart the search for
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