Beverley W. “Booty” Armstrong dies (Times-Dispatch)
Beverley Wilkes “Booty” Armstrong, vice chairman of CCA Industries and a Richmond business and civic leader, died Wednesday at his Henrico County residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 68.
HR Bankshares to shut 9 branches by late September (Virginian-Pilot)
The consolidation will reduce the number of its branches by more than 15 percent. The company’s Bank of Hampton Roads subsidiary, which does business as Gateway Bank outside the region, had 50 branches in Virginia and North Carolina before the consolidation began. Its Shore Bank subsidiary on the Eastern Shore has eight branches in Virginia and Maryland.
Waste War II? Van der Linde Recycling boldly attacked (The Hook)
After fending off a former employee turned extortionist, a $20 million government-filed RICO lawsuit, and dozens of bogus complaints filed with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, recycling entrepreneur Peter Van der Linde thought the “waste war” was over. But a Memorial Day weekend attack has sabotaged his entire fleet of trucks and tractors– and taken that war to a new level.
Showcase autos VP under scrutiny (Daily Press)
A former used car dealer is under scrutiny for running a website that sells cars at a higher price than the dealership where she works.
Groupon Plans I.P.O. With $30 Billion Valuation (NY Times)
The social buying site Groupon filed to go public, with plans to raise an estimated $750 million.
Goldman Sachs subpoenaed (Washington Post)
Report says firm’s mortgage-related investments enabled the company to profit while clients lost money.
How to Get Face Time With Sales Prospects (WSJ)
Forget cold calling. The best way to get key decision makers to give you the time of day is to ask them for advice, says guest columnist Mike Michalowicz.
Start A Company You Love (Inc.)
The brains behind Bonnaroo talk about their early days in New Orleans, promoting music festivals, and the perks of doing what they love for a living.
The Weekly Wind-Down: Worst sublets in NYC (BoingBoing)
Who would want to live here?
Beverley W. “Booty” Armstrong dies (Times-Dispatch)
Beverley Wilkes “Booty” Armstrong, vice chairman of CCA Industries and a Richmond business and civic leader, died Wednesday at his Henrico County residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 68.
HR Bankshares to shut 9 branches by late September (Virginian-Pilot)
The consolidation will reduce the number of its branches by more than 15 percent. The company’s Bank of Hampton Roads subsidiary, which does business as Gateway Bank outside the region, had 50 branches in Virginia and North Carolina before the consolidation began. Its Shore Bank subsidiary on the Eastern Shore has eight branches in Virginia and Maryland.
Waste War II? Van der Linde Recycling boldly attacked (The Hook)
After fending off a former employee turned extortionist, a $20 million government-filed RICO lawsuit, and dozens of bogus complaints filed with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, recycling entrepreneur Peter Van der Linde thought the “waste war” was over. But a Memorial Day weekend attack has sabotaged his entire fleet of trucks and tractors– and taken that war to a new level.
Showcase autos VP under scrutiny (Daily Press)
A former used car dealer is under scrutiny for running a website that sells cars at a higher price than the dealership where she works.
Groupon Plans I.P.O. With $30 Billion Valuation (NY Times)
The social buying site Groupon filed to go public, with plans to raise an estimated $750 million.
Goldman Sachs subpoenaed (Washington Post)
Report says firm’s mortgage-related investments enabled the company to profit while clients lost money.
How to Get Face Time With Sales Prospects (WSJ)
Forget cold calling. The best way to get key decision makers to give you the time of day is to ask them for advice, says guest columnist Mike Michalowicz.
Start A Company You Love (Inc.)
The brains behind Bonnaroo talk about their early days in New Orleans, promoting music festivals, and the perks of doing what they love for a living.
The Weekly Wind-Down: Worst sublets in NYC (BoingBoing)
Who would want to live here?