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Mayor plans bid for major cycling race

Al Harris December 20, 2010 3

Mayor Dwight Jones is putting Richmond in the running to host a major bicycle race in 2015. Jones is expected to make the announcement Tuesday at a news conference at the Greater Richmond Convention

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Not so micro now

Aaron Kremer December 20, 2010 1

By now most beer drinkers are used to Magic Hat, a Vermont beer that’s now ubiquitous in Richmond. Another Vermont brew has come to town.

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Spending money to make money

Al Harris December 20, 2010 0

With his latest round of funding, Gov. Bob McDonnell is hoping to keep the economic development announcements coming.



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‘It’s going to be a challenge’

Michael Schwartz December 20, 2010 0

Jack Zoeller spoke with BizSense during his first of couple days at his new job as CEO of Bank of Virginia.

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NewsFeeds 12.20.10

admin December 20, 2010 0

Tip spurred Forbes case (Times-Dispatch) The investigation that led to a fraud conviction of former Virginia Finance Secretary  John W. Forbes II  began with the handoff of documents 14 months ago from a state

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Foreclosures: 12.20.10

admin December 20, 2010 0

Parts of two new home developments in Chesterfield, plus an unusually high number of homes over $400,000.

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BizSense’s last-minute gift guide for men

Al Harris December 17, 2010 6

If you want to keep it local this holiday shopping season, look no further. BizSense has compiled a list of items made by Richmond companies suited for the (business)man in your life. And if

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3 strikes for local business

Michael Schwartz December 17, 2010 4

Three local companies declared bankruptcy this week, including the owner of a truck stop and motel near Kings Dominion and the owner of an 84-acre undeveloped tract of land, a trailer park and a

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Famous name is a step closer to becoming a footnote

Michael Schwartz December 17, 2010 0

The deal that will do away with the historic Consolidated Bank & Trust name cleared several hurdles.

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Guest Opinion: Green gifts for the holiday season

Matthew Illian December 17, 2010 0

Matthew Illian, our regular financial planner/guest columnist, has some suggestions for your gift list

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