Archive for March, 2010

Taxes: What to look for as you file this year

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Educating yourself on the benefits and consequences of proper tax planning can have a dramatic effect on your business. It is important to understand that the government uses tax revenue not only to pay for expenditures, but also to influence the behavior of individuals and businesses, and 2009 was no exception. By capitalizing on new [...]

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Richmond Engineering Group Names Sweet Briar First Recipient of Award

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The Richmond Joint Engineers’ Council has selected Sweet Briar College to receive its 2010 RJEC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Advancing the Study and Practice of Engineering. Sweet Briar is the first recipient of the new award. The RJEC chose the College to recognize its creation of degreed programs in engineering and the graduation of [...]

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Lean Programs Helping Businesses Stand Tall

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The effects of America’s current recession are numerous and far-reaching. Of course, it’s mentioned everyday in the news, yet it’s also talked about in home improvement shows, reality documentaries and even popular cooking shows. Everyone is cutting back and learning how to get the biggest bang for their buck. It’s no different for businesses. Companies [...]

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Colon/Rectal Cancer Month

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society, causing approximately 50,000 deaths in 2009. The economic toll from colorectal cancer also looms large. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health project the estimated burden of colorectal cancer care [...]

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Hop On the Bus, Gus: Sonny Merryman Puts a Green Plan into Action

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The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ‘round. Whether or not that bus is emitting harmful pollutants into the air while those wheels spin is a different story. Such is not the case for a few local, yellow machines, however. Or, perhaps we should say, “green machines.” Loudoun County Public Schools, in Ashburn, Virginia, [...]

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Put Unused Vacation Days to Work in Your 401(k)

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Your 401(k) is a great retirement savings vehicle. You typically fund your plan with pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis, which means your money can grow faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid [...]

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How the State Funds Virginia Schools

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With rampant announcements of budget cuts, along with rumors of lay-offs and closings of some local public schools, it is beneficial to understand the process by which Virginia’s public schools are funded. As it turns out, the history of this money trail can be traced all the way back to our country’s founding documents. The [...]

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Publisher’s Letter: March 2010

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We are quickly approaching the half-year mark here at Lynchburg Business magazine—also known as the “tell all” mark. By the sixth issue of a magazine, publishers will likely know if their publication will make it or (dare we say it?) break it. Fortunately for us, Lynchburg is a veritable stomping ground of thriving businesses and [...]

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Clean It Dry for Only $1.85

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It was only 100 years ago when Henry Ford changed the way manufacturing was done. He did not invent the car; he only assembled it. With the beginning of the assembly line, more people could afford an automobile. It was his concept of the assembly line that increased the efficiency and decreased the cost. The [...]

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Periodontal Health Associates: A Reason to Smile

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There are many diseases that are called “silent killers,” then there are a number of diseases that gradually consume you without causing any serious symptoms in the early stages. Regular check-ups and early diagnosis of unexplained medical symptoms can save your life. Some of these so-called “silent killers” include hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke, breast, [...]

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