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Made in America

A friend sent me a note about this ABC News piece on a home constructed entirely with products “Made in America.” According to economists, a significant number of jobs will be created if builders use the list of suppliers manufacturing the products here in the U.S. There is a list of suppliers circulating around the […]

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Easy Business Plan Webinar

As a volunteer for SCORE, I receive a host of email notices concerning upcoming seminars and webinars. Entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in getting some assistance with business plan development may find the webinar below of interest. SCORE.org is hosting a FREE, LIVE webinar, The Easy Business Plan, on Thursday, December 15 at 1:00 […]

Lowe’s List of Store Closings

For those interested, here’s the list of Lowe’s Store Closings announced today; one closing in Virginia. SOURCE: Lowes/MOORESVILLE, N.C.  – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) announced today the company is closing 20 underperforming stores in 15 states. Ten locations closed at the end of business Sunday, October 16. The remaining 10 locations will close within approximately […]

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Virginia Tax FREE Weekend Energy WaterSense

Virginia October Sales Tax Holiday: Energy Star and WaterSense Qualified Products When? This tax holiday begins on the Friday before the second Monday of October each year. The 2011 holiday will take place Friday, October 7, 2011, through Monday, October 10, 2011. What’s Exempt? During this period, purchases of certain Energy Star and WaterSense qualified products […]

Survey Reveals That Confidence in Online Retailers Has Fallen

For those conducting eCommerce, you know the challenges associated with managing the online store. And, now you’ll benefit by focusing attention on a pressing customer concern – security. The following is a summary of a McAfee survey recently conducted to gauge consumer confidence associated with shopping online. McAfee Survey Reveals That Confidence in Online Retailers […]