Roper Brothers Lumber Co. expected to go out of business (Progress-Index)
Roper Brothers was incorporated in April 1909 by Philip R. Roper Sr. The company was operated for many years by his sons, Leroy, Philip Jr. and Thomas Preston Trigg “T.P.” Roper. It played a major role in the construction of Petersburg’s Walnut Hill area, and the family for many years was prominent in local society and politics. In the past decade, under the leadership of Philip R. Roper III, the company expanded through acquisitions in Virginia and North Carolina. For example, when Roper Brothers bought Taylor Bros., the deal reportedly raised the company’s annual revenue to $190 million and increased its total workforce to more than 500.
Apartments – Norfolk’s next big thing? (Inside Business)
The condo craze has fizzled in downtown Norfolk. But the apartment craze is about to sizzle.
Not kidding around: Floyd Co. family taps market for goat meat (Roanoke Times)
On the hunt for a new income source, the owners of Syx Acres Farm in Floyd County have tapped into a burgeoning culinary market for goats
Viruses That Leave Victims Red in the Facebook (NY Times)
Malicious programs are rampaging through Web sites like Facebook and Twitter, spreading themselves by taking over people’s accounts and sending out messages to all of their friends and followers. The result is that people are inadvertently telling their co-workers and loved ones how to raise their I.Q.’s or make money instantly, or urging them to watch an awesome new video in which they star.
Accenture ends six-year sponsorship deal with Tiger (USA Today)
Tiger Woods’ nearly $100-million-year business empire could be poised to crumble. Accenture said Sunday it was terminating its 6-year relationship with the world’s No. 1 golfer.
How to Take a Vacation (WSJ)
Here’s a secret about owning your own business: you’ll never take a vacation without worrying again. But taking long, uninterrupted moments of relaxation is one of the most important things a business owner can do to stay fresh, motivated and sharp. Make it easier on yourself by following these strategies.
Is the ARC Loan a Sinking Ship? (Entrepreneur)
Pending legislation could spell doom for the SBA’s latest loan program.
