Banks report higher earnings amid strong loan growth (Virginian-Pilot)
The parent companies of two Hampton Roads community banks reported sharply higher earnings for the first quarter, citing strong loan growth and the impact of a favorable interest-rate environment.
BlackBerry Maker Cuts Its Forecast (NY Times)
The maker of BlackBerry phones lowered its profit forecast for the current quarter by 11 percent.
Businesses turn to ‘private exchange’ health insurance (USA Today)
Fed up with the unpredictable cost of health insurance for his small business, Mike Sarafolean last year made a dramatic change: Instead of picking a plan to offer workers, he now sends them to a “private exchange” or marketplace where they compare and choose their own insurance. And the amount his company pays toward coverage is capped.
How to Start a Brewery (Inc.)
Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Ale and star of the Discovery Channel’s series Brew Masters, talks about running a successful brewery.
The 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Led Companies (WSJ)
Private U.S. businesses founded or led by women are making hefty financial strides, new research shows. Here’s a list of top performers.
The 10 Most Innovative Companies In Retail (Fast Company)
Neat, if somewhat conventional list.
The Weekly Wind-Down: Monopoly – Official Trailer (Funny or Die)
Decently amusing fake movie trailer: Richie Benjamin receives a mysterious gift, and quickly finds himself thrust into a world of sex, violence and more.
