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Gladys L. Yates to Speak at Employment Hot Topics Seminar October 2
Wednesday, 27 August 2008 20:24
Gladys L. Yates, attorney with Sands Anderson Marks & Miller, P.C., will  lead an Employment Law Hot Topics seminar titled "Workplace Impact of Recent Legislation and Court Decisions" at 8:00 AM on October 2,  2008  at The Place, a meeting facility in the Innsbrook Corporate Center.


 
IIAV Providing Quality Continuing Education
Wednesday, 20 August 2008 09:33

Continuing education is a vital component to a successful career, they have always said knowledge is power. The Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia provide numerous courses and designation programs that can help you excel in your industry. As the insurance biennium comes to a close it is crucial to make sure all C.E. credits have been earned. IIAV is offering C.E. classes throughout the Fall and Winter months. To learn more about these opportunities visit www.iiav.com.



 
Boxwood Partners completes first M&A transaction
Monday, 18 August 2008 21:07
Boxwood Partners, LLC is pleased to announce the strategic sale of Non Metallic Resources, Inc. (NMR) and Seal-Tech, Inc. to Southfield RPS Holdings, Inc., d/b/a Reinforced Plastic Systems (RPS), a portfolio company of Southfield Capital Advisors. Boxwood Partners acted as the exclusive advisor to both NMR and Seal-Tech with respect to the transaction. Terms were not disclosed.


 
Boxwood Capital Partners Acquires Coffee Wholesale USA
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 08:15
Boxwood Capital Partners forms eBeverage Wholesale, LLC to acquire leading internet distributor of coffee, tea and sports drinks


 
Men’s Retailer Bachrach announces store at Chesterfield Towne Center
Monday, 11 August 2008 10:34
Chesterfield Towne Center today announced the addition of Bachrach, an upscale men’s apparel and accessories store. The center will be the retailer’s first Richmond location and is expected to open in November 2008.


 
Matrix Capital Markets Celebrates 20 Years, Continues Growth
Friday, 08 August 2008 08:43
Matrix celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a three day, two night gala event for over 200 guests in Newport, RI.  Activities included a welcome reception at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, sailing, golf and tennis.  The highlight of the event was a wonderful celebration at Rosecliff Mansion, overlooking the cliffs on the Atlantic Ocean.  The business portion included memorable presentations by the Matrix team, Tom Brady, Sr., Scott Rasmussen of Rasmussen Reports and Professor George Overstreet with the University of Virginia.  The event was a huge success and a great time was had by all. 


 
Annabelle's Angels announces 3rd Annual Fundraising Walk/Run
Thursday, 07 August 2008 17:06
The 3rd Annual Annabelle's Angels 5K run/Walk Family Fun Fair will be held September 6th, 2008 at River's Edge Elementary School inT Glen Allen Virginia (11600 Holman Ridge Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059). Enjoy a family, fun filled morning starting with the 8:00 AM "Kid's Fun Run" sponsored by Romp n' Roll. They will provide a fun, energizing warm-up at 8:15, with the Kids Fun Run Kicking off at 8:30.  The AA5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00 AM with a warm up provided by Stroller Strides at 8:45.


 
AirTran Airways Launches Service Today to LaGuardia
Thursday, 07 August 2008 09:52
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc, today began service between Richmond International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York. The airline has added two new daily nonstop flights between the two cities, which are operated with AirTran Airways’ fuel-efficient Boeing 717 aircraft.


 
Oracle Professional Certification Seminar
Wednesday, 06 August 2008 07:31

GIT Services, in partnership with Oracle Corporation will hold ‘Oracle professional Certification Seminar’ to support and encourage IT education in Richmond, VA on Sat. Aug 9 starting at 11.00 a.m.



 
GVA Advantis to Lease 600,000 SF of Office Space at West Broad Village
Monday, 04 August 2008 16:59
GVA Advantis is pleased to announce it has been retained by West Broad Village LLC as the exclusive listing agent for approximately 600,000 square feet of office space. Charles M. Polk, III, SIOR, executive director, Jimmy Appich, senior director and Sheila Bartosic, associate, will handle the leasing.


 
Costen Floors Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Thursday, 24 July 2008 12:30
Costen Floors, a family owned and operated company founded by Ralph L. Costen, Sr. is celebrating its sixtieth birthday. The largest hardwood flooring business in Virginia, Costen Floors supplies residential and commercial customers with a wide selection of hardwood, ceramic tile, laminate, carpet, vinyl, marble, blinds and window treatments under one roof.


 
Bryan Burden Joins Boxwood Partners
Friday, 18 July 2008 14:27
Boxwood Partners’ second Vice President hire in as many months comes as Boxwood continues to expand its list of high profile engagements with leading middle market clients.


 
New Head for Criminal Justice Program
Tuesday, 15 July 2008 12:25

Bryant & Stratton College has named Jim Guffey director of its new criminal justice bachelor’s degree program. Guffey joined Bryant & Stratton in 2005 as an instructor in its criminal justice associate’s degree program. He was named its director in 2006. Bryant & Stratton will begin offering classes leading to a new bachelor’s degree in criminal justice beginning Sept. 10.



 
VCU Researchers Receive $1.5 Million Grant from U.S. Army to Develop Technologies for Optimizing Wound Healing and Limiting Infection
Monday, 07 July 2008 11:20

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Reanimation, Engineering and Shock Center, VCURES, announced today is has been awarded a three-year, $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Army to study new technologies for optimizing wound healing and limiting wound infections.



 
Harris Williams & Co. Advises The Riverside Company on the Sale of Universal Air Filter to Thompson Street Capital Partners
Wednesday, 02 July 2008 13:05
Harris Williams & Co. is pleased to announce the sale of Universal Air Filter, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, to Thompson Street Capital Partners. The transaction closed on June 30, 2008. Harris Williams & Co. was the exclusive advisor to Universal Air Filter. The transaction was led by Glenn Gurtcheff, Tim Alexander, and Ryan Budlong from the firm’s Minneapolis office, along with Ned Valentine and Jason Herzog from the firm’s Richmond office.


 
Retail Guru Slated as Keynote for Expo Event on August 5
Wednesday, 02 July 2008 11:54
Richmond, VA (June 2008) – George Whalin, founder of Retail Management Consultants and nationally-recognized author and retail expert, will share “Strategies for a Changing Retail World” at a business lunch held on Tuesday, August 5 during the 4th annual Retail Marketing Expo at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.


 
2008 Greater Richmond’s Companies to Watch Event Announced
Friday, 20 June 2008 11:54

The Venture Forum will hold its fourth annual Greater Richmond’s Companies To Watch event on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Toad’s Place in Richmond. The event celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of theRichmond business community while highlighting innovative companies in the area with high growth potential. Law firm Troutman Sanders is the event’s lead sponsor.



 
SCORE Launches Web Site with New Home Page & Resources for Entrepreneurs
Friday, 20 June 2008 11:48
SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" announces a fresh, new design for the SCORE Web Site, www.score.org. Visitors can quickly access SCORE's online counseling system or enter their ZIP code to locate the nearest SCORE office for face-to-face mentoring and workshops.


 


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