Monthly Archives: May 2010 »
NewsFeeds 5.24.10
Big risk, big boon: Offshore drilling could create 15,000 jobs (Virginian-Pilot) Estimates for employment vary widely – from 1,500 jobs to 15,000. The count also hinges on whether the oil and gas would be
Read More »Tough love or too harsh?
There has been a really dynamic debate in the comments section of one of our stories about whether a name-calling boss is just doing her job, or is harming her department and her tax-payer
Read More »Shuttered investment firm leaves odd prop
A troubled investment firm shuttered it’s office in the Bank of America building last week. The firm's leader has come under investigation for fraud. Now there's a strange prop visible in the office.
Read More »Guest Opinion: Should you invest IRA funds in real estate?
Our regular financial planning columnist has spiced things up with a Q&A. This week he looks at whether it makes sense to invest IRA savings in real estate.
Read More »Mondial Assistance announces international travel scholarship recipients
Six students from Henrico, Powhatan, and Charlottesville will receive scholarships of $2,500 each for educational study abroad programs of the students’ choosing.
Read More »Consumers are even more cautious
Shoppers are reining in spending even more around Richmond, but the slow-down is less severe than in 2009. And several surprising categories such as auto sales are perking up.
Read More »NewsFeeds 5.21.10
Bank of America laying off 135 in Richmond area (Times-Dispatch) Most of the people losing their jobs are in credit card collections, bank spokeswoman Nicole Nastacie said. Complaint: MICG, chief exec defrauded investors (Virginian-Pilot)
Read More »The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 5.21.10
City & Guilds bought the 13,095 square foot building at 2700 Idlewood Avenue from Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for $1.05 million.MGM Law moved to 9,423 sf at 1802 Bayberry Court. Click the link
Read More »BofA cutting 135 local jobs
Bank of America will let go 135 employees effective Aug. 31. The company filed notice of the layoffs with the state Tuesday. More details to follow
Read More »Pro-union look at Massey protest
A video of the massive Massey protest on Tuesday has been posted to YouTube
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