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NewsFeeds 12.14.09
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,
Read More »Greetings from MeadWestvacoville
MeadWestvaco isn’t just making paper and plastic products anymore. Now they are getting into real estate development. The Richmond-based company announced plans to transform a 78,600-acre tract of timberland outside of Charleston, S.C., into
Read More »Lumber company shuttering
Petersburg-based Roper Brothers Lumber Company is closing its doors after today. The company, which has not officially commented to BizSense, called some of its builder clients yesterday and told them that today is their
Read More »Virginia’s energy future
Offshore wind, natural gas, nuclear power, solar or coal? All of it, if Virginia wants to be the energy capital of the country. That was the message of a Virginia Chamber of Commerce conference
Read More »Guest Opinion: Why is Bob Cratchit so poor?
The holidays are a time for oft-told tales like Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol," reminding business people to focus on thrift. But it takes some serious willpower, write David John Marotta and Matthew Illian,
Read More »The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 12.11.09
Bizerba USA, Inc, a manufacturer of weighing and slicing equipment, leased 25,815 square feet at 5200 Anthony Rd in Henrico. ACS State Healthcare leased 15,440 square feet at 1011 Boulders Spring Drive in Chesterfield
Read More »First Bankshares and Xenith Corp. Announce Final Regulatory Approval of Merger
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has granted the federal bank regulatory approvals necessary to consummate the merger of First Bankshares and Xenith Corporation.
Read More »NewsFeeds 12.11.09
City gives green light for new Human Services building (Progress-Index) City Council gave the green light for Hopewell’s new Human Services building. After a public hearing Tuesday night, council authorized City Manager Ed Daley
Read More »West Elm leaves Short Pump
The West Elm furniture store at Short Pump Town Center will close January
Read More »Mondial Assistance associates support local causes
“Month of Service” Benefits the Central Virginia Food Bank, International Hospital for Children, Freedom House, ElderHomes, and Salvation Army’s Angel Tree
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