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All Smiles at the CEO Retreat

It’s all smiles at the 2011 CEO Retreat at Kingsmill Resort.   Here are some highlights from today. – It is hard to get to the meetings on time because there are so many cool people to talk to. – Kingsmill…

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Virginia SMB CEOs Less Optimistic Than The Big Guys

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…

CEOs Comment on Job Growth

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…

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CEO Retreat Program Announced

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…

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Area CEOs 2011 Outlook is Positive

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…