Central corridor of Chesterfield’s Westchester Commons attracts few tenants (Times-Dispatch)
Nearly seven months after its grand opening, the central “main street” area of Westchester Commons in Chesterfield County remains empty with little hope of finding tenants anytime soon.
Startup Follow-up (The Hook)
Editor’s Pick: A great look at how 6 entrepreneurs in Charlottesville are fairing. As a vice president of international language learning biz Rosetta Stone, Matt Schenck learned the art of business; now he’s aiming for success with an actual art business.
Businesses feel sting of paper mill closure (Daily Press)
Giuseppe Misser, owner of Joe’s Pizza, estimates that 50 percent of his business comes from plant workers. Many will stop by for lunch before work or to grab a pizza to take home after their evening shift wraps up, he said.
Capmark, a Big Commercial Lender, Files for Bankruptcy (NY Times)
The Capmark Financial Group, the big commercial real estate finance company cobbled together from pieces of GMAC, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday after struggling with a heavy burden of failing loans and debt stemming from its leveraged buyout three years ago.
How to Network – Live & In Person (WSJ)
Networking is one of the most valuable (and inexpensive) forms of marketing. Many successful business owners are master networkers who can walk into a room full of strangers, make a connection and handily attract a new client, partner or investor. While it helps to be naturally outgoing, networking is a skill that can be learned.
When the Laid-Off Are Better Off (BusinessWeek)
Victims of Boeing layoffs, researchers found, were less depressed and drank less than those who remained.
