Monthly Archives: September 2009 »
Local product makes TV debut
A Richmond company that makes a product called the ‘”zprbag” just wrapped up a week-long test of its first direct response TV advertisement
Read More »Heard on the Street: Capital Funding and Consulting, LLC?
Capital Funding and Consulting, LLC has filed for bankruptcy. I can’t find any info on them. Do any of our readers know what it is or whom may be behind it? Please send insights
Read More »“Sin” businesses slow for state
Business is slowing at state agencies that make a profit, but both the Virginia Lottery and the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control have some new strategies to get back in growth mode
Read More »Monday Q&A: Grinding it out for pro cycling
In BizSense’s ongoing look at the business of sports, we chat with Craig Dodson, who started Richmond Pro Cycling in 2008 as a way to train and mentor professional cyclists. The challenge is to
Read More »NewsFeeds 9.21.09
Supes muzzle planners (Virginia Gazette) A formal job description for members of the Planning Commission is aimed at eliminating back-door deals and muzzling criticism of county policies. Condo assessments are breaking point for some
Read More »Heard on the Street: Ukrop’s closing Roanoke store?
It appears that Ukrop’s may be closing its short-lived store in Roanoke, according to several sources close to the company. As of 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Bobby and Jeff Ukrop were in meetings with
Read More »Signs of life
For weeks, signs for the defunct brokerage firm GVA Advantis were still hanging on vacant properties around town. Callers to the number listed found that it had been disconnected. Now some of those signs
Read More »Flay throws down in Va. again
Richmond restaurant owner Francis Daniel will be a judge on the next episode of Food Network’s “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.”
Read More »Guest Opinion: Let’s make a deal
When the economy was growing, it was the seller who wanted to focus on the last year and use trends to project future performance. Today, the tables are turned and the buyer is more
Read More »Ad Report Card: Isn’t she a little young?
When is an ad so bad it’s good? Maybe you’ve seen the billboard, too, and likely done a double-take. Either it’s genius or a complete flop
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