Group proposes new jail at former Philip Morris site (Times-Dispatch)
One of the new groups vying to construct a new Richmond City Jail is proposing the site of the former Philip Morris USA operations center at Bells and Commerce roads in South Richmond.
Region sees jump in rental market over past six months (Virginian-Pilot)
The Hampton Roads apartment market has been buoyed by a growing number of new renters over the past six months, according to a report released this week.
Fed Chief Urges Banks to Do More for Small Business (NY Times)
Ben S. Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chairman, said Thursday that banks needed to increase lending to small businesses to reduce unemployment and help the economic recovery.
Patagonia, From the Ground Up (Entrepreneur)
While the rest of retail was tanking, Yvon Chouinard’s outdoor clothing and gear company was having its best two years ever. Here’s why.
Is Chile the Next Silicon Valley? (Inc.)
High overhead and competition in traditional tech centers are swaying small businesses to find alternative tech hubs.
The Weekly Wind-Down: Confrontation Between Reporter And PR Guy Gets Weird (YouTube)
This is an odd one — but entertaining in its own way.
Group proposes new jail at former Philip Morris site (Times-Dispatch)
One of the new groups vying to construct a new Richmond City Jail is proposing the site of the former Philip Morris USA operations center at Bells and Commerce roads in South Richmond.
Region sees jump in rental market over past six months (Virginian-Pilot)
The Hampton Roads apartment market has been buoyed by a growing number of new renters over the past six months, according to a report released this week.
Fed Chief Urges Banks to Do More for Small Business (NY Times)
Ben S. Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chairman, said Thursday that banks needed to increase lending to small businesses to reduce unemployment and help the economic recovery.
Patagonia, From the Ground Up (Entrepreneur)
While the rest of retail was tanking, Yvon Chouinard’s outdoor clothing and gear company was having its best two years ever. Here’s why.
Is Chile the Next Silicon Valley? (Inc.)
High overhead and competition in traditional tech centers are swaying small businesses to find alternative tech hubs.
The Weekly Wind-Down: Confrontation Between Reporter And PR Guy Gets Weird (YouTube)
This is an odd one — but entertaining in its own way.