Archive for December, 2012

Care and Concern: Cost-Effective Retention Strategies

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As 2012 comes to a close and we look back at our organizations’ successes and struggles, often leaders can see that they have spent much time, effort and energy focused on recruiting, selecting and attempting to retain top talent for our organizations. Business leaders in Central Virginia desire that their employees arrive each day prepared [...]

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The Importance of Buying Local: One Association Emphasizes the Impact from This Holiday Season

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The 2012 holiday shopping season started off in full force on Black Friday with the bustle of driving from store to store. Automatic doors zipped open, customers rifled through clothing racks, bins and shelves to eventually stuff bags decorated with calligraphy and snowflakes into the back of vehicles to head home. Still, there is plenty [...]

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In the News, December 2012

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CASA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS CASA of Central Virginia is seeking volunteers who are interested in becoming Court Appointed Special Advocates. Volunteer applications are being accepted now for a six-week blended learning class. One technology orientation class and five, in-person training sessions will be offered, in addition to web-based activities for a total of 30-plus hours. The [...]

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Risoldi’s Jersey Deli Opens Amidst 5th Street Construction

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On almost any night of the week, you can find Daniel Messarge sitting by himself behind the counter of Risoldi’s Jersey Deli, donning ear buds. The restaurant, located in a former bus station at 512 5th Street, is dark save the kitchen lights and whatever of the streetlights happens to bleed in through the tall [...]

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Pine Plantations Part of Liberty University’s “Holistic” Use of Land

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On the back side of Candler’s Mountain—or “Liberty Mountain,” depending on who’s talking—is a 130-acre expanse of emerald green. Save for a smattering of paulownias, a funny-looking tree with dinner-plate-sized leaves, most of what one sees there are loblolly pines. The loblollies, sometimes called “southern yellow pines,” were planted by Liberty University (LU) as part [...]

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The Gift of Health

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The holidays are upon us. As you’re making your list, think about adding one very important gift for yourself—a gift that can change your personal and professional future for the better. That gift is health. Not only will you be taking personal responsibility for your physical and emotional well-being, you’ll be less likely to call [...]

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Help Older Parents Avoid Financial “Scams”

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Here’s a disturbing statistic: One out of every five Americans over the age of 65 has been victimized by a financial scheme, according to the Investor Protection Trust, a nonprofit organization devoted to investor education. If your parents are in this age group, should you be concerned? And can you help them avoid being “scammed” [...]

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More Than Just a Haircut: How Anthony & Company Spa and Salon began styling the Hill City

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At the early age of 14, Anthony Robinson’s hairstyling career had already begun. Robinson’s interest was kindled by the influence of his older brother, who worked at a wig store. “Sometimes when you’re young, anything an older sibling does is intriguing,” Robinson said. “And you want to try to do what they do.” Robinson was [...]

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On Pancakes and Possible Civic Centers: An Op-Ed Piece about Lynchburg’s future, sans-Sears

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I’m a dad. My wife and I have two kids (and a third on the way).  Here’s the funny thing about children: a well-reasoned argument—one filled with facts and logical conclusions—doesn’t always work on kids. I remember a friend of ours relating a debate she had with a 5-year-old about pancakes. Adult: “Do you like [...]

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New London Technology Shares Secrets to Success in an “Obsolete” Industry

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New London Technology, located on 23 Turkey Foot Road in Forest, finds itself in a unique position. After being in business for almost 25 years and in a communications culture dominated by the internet and cellular technology, NLT deals primarily with two-way, land mobile radios—tools that many might consider obsolete. Despite this shift in communication [...]

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