Monarch Bank co-founder dies at 66 (Virginian-Pilot)
William F. Rountree Jr. fought off cancer for more than 20 years, all the while building a bank whose assets grew to $800 million and lending his skills to civic and charitable causes.
Bank buys Bundoran in foreclosure (Daily Progress)
Lender Wells Fargo bought the Bundoran Farms “preservation development” near North Garden at foreclosure auction Wednesday afternoon but the project’s development agency says the model of a sustainable residential housing project will continue as planned.
Bank of America Settles Claims Stemming From Mortgage Crisis (NY Times)
The charge, which will drive the company to a multibillion-dollar loss in the second quarter, is the biggest single settlement tied to the subprime mortgage boom.
10 Secrets to Staying Productive (Inc.)
Having trouble staying on top of it all? Here are some pointers from Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, and others.
How One Family Business Stays Independent (Entrepreneur)
For six generations, the Gruccis have built a multi-million dollar fireworks business while keeping ownership in the family.
For B-School’s Entrepreneurship Program, a 10 Percent Solution (Business Week)
Clarkson University has a new model for attracting and developing young entrepreneurs: free tuition for a stake in the company
