This week, BizSense chats with a savvy entrepreneur who handles a service that most colleges and event operators are thrilled to get off their plates. Dan Schmitt’s company, RMC Events, has more than 1,000 employees.
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This cookie didn’t crumble
The owner of a cookie store franchise in Carytown faced a tough business decision when the parent company started filling online orders that made up the bulk of her business. Now she’s launching a new venture in the same space.
Fixed-fee law firm throws out the clock
Two attorneys left one of Richmond’s larger law firms and set out on their own, and they’re not going to bill clients in six-minute increments.
Guest Opinion: Rethinking the neighborhood from the safety of my cul-de-sac
In this week’s Guest Opinion, Tom Bowden weighs in on the drawbacks of the cul-de-sac, the very sort of neighborhood he chose to live in for all the standard reasons.
Waiting for wage increases
Despite the fact that Congress has raised the federal minimum wage for other workers several times in recent years, the base minimum wage for restaurant waitstaff (not including tips) has remained at $2.13 per hour since 1991. That makes it tough on local waitstaff, but it also presents a challenge for restaurant owners.
200 more apartments coming to Shockoe Bottom
The project had been in the planning and financing stages for about three years, but the development company just closed on the property about two weeks ago.
Two apartment complexes sold in Henrico
Capreit, a Maryland-based owner and operator of apartment properties, recently sold off two large complexes in Henrico.
Banks to take back houses/lots from builder
A Richmond homebuilder operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection will be turning over almost 100 houses and building lots to its lenders.
Press 1 to make a deal
Two local communications firms have merged. Cottrell Communications acquired assets from a competitor for an undisclosed amount of cash.
A fresh start
We asked citizens of BizSense Nation for their 2009 reflections and their 2010 resolutions.