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The First Quarter 2011 CEO Economic Outlook Survey for Central Virginia showed slightly lower expectations for the coming six months. While nearly 70% of CEOs expected increases in sales, only 40% saw increased hiring, and less than 30% expected increased…

Several Virginia Council of CEOs members offered comments in a March 5 Richmond Times Dispatch article on the small drop in the unemployment numbers.  David Gallagher, President of Dominion Payroll Services, said that his firm had grown in 2010 and…

The Virginia Council of CEOs recently announced the program for the 2011 CEO Retreat.  This much anticipated annual event will feature presentations by small business blogger Jay Goltz and economist Alan Beaulieu.  Also speaking will be the author of “How…

For the second straight quarter, CEOs in central Virginia have an optimistic view of business and the economy in the coming six months. Top executives predict an increase in sales and also say they are more likely to hire new…

You know that “Mayhem” guy on the Allstate commercials? He shows up and unexpected, bad stuff happens. And then the insurance company helps you pay for it, right? There is a different kind of mayhem that has a positive role…