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SBA beefs up local microloan program

Drew Jackson February 25, 2010 0

The SBA recently awarded REDC Community Capital group a $920,039 grant to help fund their micro-loan program, the largest amount the organization has ever received for that program

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The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 2.26.10

admin February 25, 2010 0

Thalhimer reports the following deals: RJW6, LLC purchased the approx. 4,800 sq. ft. industrial property at 2709 Willard Road in Henrico from John Jen, LLC for $340,000 and will operate their business, Mosquito Squad

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Guest Column: Do you really want to own your own business?

Tom Lawrence February 25, 2010 4

This column was written as advice for business consultants primarily involved in helping people start franchises, but it is good reading for anyone thinking about starting a new business. The current financial downturn has

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Newsfeeds 2.25.10

admin February 25, 2010 0

Bear Island Paper Co. files for bankruptcy (Times-Dispatch) Bear Island, which employs about 200 people at its newsprint manufacturing mill in northern Hanover County, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization yesterday Number of local homeowners

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Siblings launch web startup

Andy Taylor February 25, 2010 2

Charles Bice and Amy de Venoge think they have come up with a way to take the juggling out of scheduling

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Nearly 20,000 more tickets in 2009

Al Harris February 25, 2010 2

After you read this, you might want to go move your car real quick

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Business Licenses 2.25.10

Sarah Levine February 25, 2010 0

Best new names this week are Demented Minds Productions and Enchanted Cakery

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Government report warns of commercial real estate crisis

Al Harris February 24, 2010 2

A wave of commercial foreclosures could trigger economic damage that affects the lives of every American, according to a report released by the Congressional Oversight Committee. From the panel: “Commercial real estate loans made

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Developers cling to Reynolds site

Al Harris February 24, 2010 8

Developers have signed a contract to purchase the Reynolds Metals properties along the Canal Walk to build apartments, shops and restaurants

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A ‘sign’ of the times

Andy Taylor February 24, 2010 0

The FastSigns store at 8707 W. Broad St. has moved to a new location in the Innsbrook area. The company’s store at Horsepen Road and Broad Street can serve the area that the original

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