9.05.08
What to wear: how about Richmond casual (BizSense)
Workers in Richmond are trading formal suits in favor of slacks, polos, button downs and skirts; a sign that even a conservative town is getting more casual. In a BizSense survey, businessmen and women (several of whom are business owners) revealed that business casual is the most popular pick for office wear – and by a long shot. The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Roundup for 9.5.08 (BizSense)
A new retail center will be opening in Ashland in the spring. Preleasing has begun at Wigwam Crossing. The multi-purpose retail center will be built on the site of the former Wigwam restaurant and dance hall, a recognizable landmark in Hanover County along Route 1. The actual Wigwam will not be demolished, but its future use is still unknown. Wigwam Crossing will be comprised of two buildings totaling 34,800 sf. No tenants have been announced yet. RIC parking-lot workers warned of layoffs (Times-Dispatch)
Central Parking System, based in Nashville, Tenn., last week filed notice with the state of the potential layoffs later this year. State and airport officials have said they believe Central Parking employees will be eligible to work for the new vendor, Standard Parking, which has headquarters in Chicago and offices in Arlington County. Altria Said to Be in Talks With Tobacco Maker UST (New York Times)
Altria Group is in advanced talks to buy UST, the maker of the popular Skoal and Copenhagen smokeless tobacco brands, for more than $10 billion, people with close knowledge of the negotiations said late Thursday. Judge allows $10 million bail for swindler's release (Virginian-Pilot)
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled Thursday that a Norfolk businessman arrested last month on fraud charges and detained by the government can be released on a $10 million bond. Blacksburg firm forges ties with Lockheed Martin (Roanoke Times)
A program involving Aegisound will help toward manufacturing hearing protection equipment for the military. Experienced Workers Bring Old Issues to New Jobs (BNET)
When sifting through a pile of resumes, it’s common HR practice to give precedence to candidates who have held a similar position before. They’ll require less training, the thinking goes, and be more productive. But new research reveals a flaw in this seemingly sensible thinking: namely, human psychology and bad habits. Cost Cutters: Save on Office Supplies (Smart Money)
For business owners that are ready to change their ways and start saving on supplies, here's some helpful advice: minimize waste.Do your employees really need three boxes of highlighters in an array of colors? Probably not. Also consider buying generic and buying in bulk... |
