Monthly Archives: December 2011 »
The R&D Dept.: Local Patents for 12.21.11
A patent for an electric can opener this week. Plus, some highly technical patents from local inventors working for IBM, Sony, Honeywell and others.
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Slavery museum finances faulted (Times-Dispatch) The city of Fredericksburg is asking a federal bankruptcy judge to appoint an examiner to investigate $1.6 million in unaccounted-for funds. The Tavern closes; building’s fate to be
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Kayak retailer pops up in Richmond … again
A kayak and canoe retailer has reopened its Richmond location.
Read More »Rug business cleans up
A local developer and a Northern Virginia rug cleaning company purchases the business interests and commercial real estate of a prominent bankrupt Richmond couple at auction. And already one developer is planning to
Read More »After a fallow season, market is set to sprout
The Center for Rural Culture, a nonprofit that promotes and educates local farmers, is bringing back the popular Goochland Farmers Market.
Read More »The Herd: Departures, hires and promotions for 12.20.11
Lots of moves this week, and a local private equity fund hires a professional baseball player who is in the minor league organization of the Seattle Mariners.
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Road rage? Law student to spend Christmas Eve in jail (The Hook) What’s wrong with UVA Law students lately: In the second peculiar law-breaking incident in a few weeks, a UVA law student
Read More »Rent-to-own for the toddler set
Rather than splurging on the latest toys this holiday season, local entrepreneur Shannon McAfee wants you to rent them.
Read More »First victory: Getting sued?
A Powhatan financial software developer is officially part of a lawsuit initially filed against one of its clients.
Read More »Monday Q&A: Plaid miniskirts, and kids eat free
Amir Patel is bringing the Tilted Kilt franchise to Virginia, and he says his eatery will be family friendly.
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