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CEO Profile: David Ingram

Like many VACEOs members, the term “entrepreneur” describes David Ingram best.  He started his first business in high school at age 16, bought a competitor and then sold the combined business while in college.   After college, he succeeded in running…

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Firms Vie for 2011 Sponsorships

The VA Council of CEOs has introduced its 2011 Sponsorship Program. Click here to see current sponsors and download the 2011 package. Council sponsors enjoy access to VACEOs unique, CEO-only events and meetings.  Sponsors are limited in number and enjoy…

CEOs Forecast Increased Sales, Capital Spending

CEOs in central Virginia have an optimistic view of business and the economy for the next six months, according to the 2010 CEO Economic Outlook Survey. The area’s top executives anticipate an increase in sales and forecast an increase in…

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The “Academy Awards of Business”

Entrepreneurs and CEOs of fast-growing businesses gathered in Washington D.C. over the last few days for the Inc. 500 Conference, celebrating the 2010 Inc. 500|5000 Awards.   Ten of the sixteen Richmond area winners are VACEOs members.  Congratulations to all.

Ukrop brothers tip #8 — luck

I was fortunate to be included in a gathering of business leaders last week at Luck Stone’s beautiful headquarters in Goochland.  We were there to listen to Jim and Bobby Ukrop share some of what they learned in their remarkable…

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