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Pandemic Stories

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton Although the economy is on the upswing, unemployment remains high and some jobs will never...

Consumer Services Will Lead The Recovery

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton The recovery is beginning to show signs of life. As the pace of vaccinations begins to...

Virginia Cannabis Legalization - Part 1

Written by CMG News Contributor, Sebastian Wicker Virginia’s General Assembly has been debating cannabis legalization for the past 30...

The Aging Population

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton Armchairs with higher seating to make getting up easier. Slanted footstools to promote...

Local Wine Retailer Pivots Business Model To Offer Delivery To Your Front Door

RichWine RVA is an online wine retailer that focuses on natural, organic, biodynamic wine. They call it “honest wine” – which is a wine...

Bank Lending Today

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton A recent headline on the “Heard on the Street” column of the Wall Street Journal was...

Boutique Investment Firm Celebrates 10 Years With A New Office Space

Blue Edge Capital (BEC) provides investment management services to foundations and endowments, family and charitable trusts, retirement...

It's Time To Update Your Employee Handbook

Written by CMG News Contributor, Inspiring HR As HR professionals, we know employees hate employee handbooks. We also know that companies...

Neighborhood Gem Opens Mid-Pandemic

Bistro 804 is a small local restaurant in the West End next to Tuckahoe Elementary, family-owned and operated. They serve Greek and...

Can You Raise Prices?

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton Do you sell a high-quality product? Or does your business have a reputation for...

Bombs Away! Here Come The Drones

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton “Honey, what’s that humming outside? Oh, don’t worry, it’s just a drone delivering our...

This Vehicle Wrap Shop Can Bring Your Vision To Life

Hawkeye Graphics is a vehicle graphics and decal company specializing in vehicle wraps, fleet vehicle branding, decal printing, banners,...

Raising The Standard In Electrical Services In RVA

SS Electrical is a local and family-owned and -operated business since 2015. They specialize in full-range electrical services for...

Small Business Credit Is Tightening

Written by CMG News Contributor, Doug Carleton I was writing a blog in 2010 after the 2007 to 2009 recession was beginning to wind down...

Local Yard Greeting Company Has A Global Purpose

Sign Dreamers of Richmond West is a yard greeting company with beautiful signs and greetings for any occasion. Sign Dreamers has a...

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