In June, the Chamber’s Communications and Marketing department e-mailed a survey to members seeking input regarding the Chamber’s communication tools and materials.  We received 240 survey responses.

The monster tornado that recently paralyzed the city of Joplin, Missouri, as well as hurricane season being upon us, should serve as a wake-up call for all small business owners to review their business continuity plan. 

As adults, we’ve been taught to protect our social security numbers (SSNs) with our lives, but are you watching your child’s SSN?

The concept of Reverse Mortgages conjures a variety of emotions based on personal experience and publicity.   Some outlets have painted a Reverse Mortgage loan as expensive and a poor choice for a homeowner, but much of this is based on old programs and misinformation.  A recent study by Marttila Strategies, a Boston public opinion research firm, reported that the majority of those who take advantage of the equity in their home through a Reverse Mortgage are happy with their loan.

When it comes to health insurance, employers are looking for ways to maximize their premium dollars. Employees want to pay lower premiums and less out-of-pocket. Health Incentive Accounts (HIAs) may be the solution.

On April 4, lawmakers from across the Commonwealth will return to Richmond to consider maps that draw new State Senate and House districts.  The maps were drawn under the leadership of Chris Jones(R) in the House of Delegates and George L. Barker (D) in the Virginia Senate.  Delegate Jones also provided leadership to redistricting 10 years ago.

Congratulations, you are the owner of a small business. Every day you hear the President and other elected officials extol your virtues and state that, if it were not for you, the economy could never recover.  Makes you feel great, doesn’t it.  No pressure or performance anxiety here.

Remember the old saying, "What you don't know can hurt you"? It often does. It is especially factual where the subject is strategic website content and user experience.

What do you do when you leave your house, park your car, or close your office?  You ensure they are locked and you may enable an alarm system.  Why take such precautions?  For protection.