Monthly Archives: November 2009 »
Why do college coaches get guaranteed contracts?
UVA had to pay millions for three coaches who no longer work at the school: Pete Gillen, Dave Leitao and now Al Groh.
Read More »Monday Q&A: This development thing can’t be so hard
Some guys hit their mid-40s and get a Harley. David Gammino is starting something that could be even scarier: a new career direction as a commercial property developer. Gammino is also a former lawyer
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Va. to borrow $1.26 billion for depleted unemployment funds (Virginian-Pilot) As Virginia wrestles with ways to replenish its depleted fund for unemployment benefits, Hampton Roads employers expressed concern about the impact that higher unemployment
Read More »Restaurants to quit cigarettes cold turkey
The smoking ban takes effect next week, and some restaurants are still figuring out what they are going to do.
Read More »Guest Opinion: A GPS for business
Many businesses develop a plan that provides great directions to their destination. But somewhere along the way, they run into a roadblock or take a detour
Read More »NewsFeeds 11.27.09
Synchrony lands $16 million deal (Roanoke Times) The magnetic-bearing manufacturer, which is based in Roanoke County, will build drive trains for an air conditioning company. ‘Cash for Clunkers,’ household edition (Washington Post) On the
Read More »Expressing free speech but scaring off customers?
There’s a great conversation going on in the comments section of a story about a mural on the back of a computer repair business in the Fan.
Read More »Rock the shareholder vote
After stewing on a new business concept for a few years, Richmond-based TFS Capital has invested $2 million to launch a website that makes it easier for shareholders to vote.
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Ukrop’s site hits auction block early next month (Roanoke Times) A month after Ukrop’s Super Market closed its Roanoke store, the grocer’s vacant real estate is in foreclosure. Tire producer in Scottsville shutting down
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