Business

Northern Virginia Beer Distributor Being Sold to Wholesaler

September 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment

It’s beer Friday where I work, so I just had to report about the purchase of Fredericksburg Distributing Co. by Premium Distributors of Virginia. Founded in 1988, Fredericksburg Distributing Co. is currently expected to finalize the sale on October 8th according to their current General Manager Rocky Sizemore. Standard due diligence will occur next month as a result of papers being signed last week. The financial terms have not been released and Sizemore has provided no comment as to why they wish to be purchased. Sizemore has, however, stated that Premium Distributors of Virginia approached... [Read the full story]

Technology

15 Maryland Tech Startups Receive $1+ Million from TEDCO

August 31, 2010 · 3 Comments

Home Improvement

Mold Protection For Maryland Homes

August 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Mold in homes is something that all homeowners in Maryland need to worry about. In a region that has hot and wet summers, then frigid winters, mold is something that can spread from such sudden changes in temperature and dampness. So you might be asking yourself… What Harm Can Mold Do? Well, it can do many things. One, it can cause allergic reactions in many people – One being asthma attacks. Exposure to mold can lead to irritation of the eyes, nose, lungs, or the throat in everyone. Secondly, mold can be toxic — especially black mold, which is very toxic. Also, mold can cause... [Read the full story]

Education

Thinking About Attending A Vocational School In Maryland?

August 13, 2010 · 10 Comments

Thinking About Attending A Vocational School In Maryland? You Are Not The Only One. A college education may seem overwhelming at first – the applications, registrations, class schedules, and tests. But higher adult education does not need to be confusing. Getting any sort of continuing adult education is going to have a positive effect on job status, self esteem, and overall future earning potential in business. An associate in arts degree could be a good first step on the road to a better education and more opportunity. It seems that with the slowing economy and with people going back to... [Read the full story]

Health

CareFirst Rewarding Doctors For Better Care

June 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Recently, I read an article in the Baltimore Business Journal that discussed how CareFirst, the region’s largest health insurer is starting a program next year that will reward physicians who “change the way they deliver primary care.” The new program, which will launch January 1, 2011, is designed to double the reimbursement rate the insurer pays physicians for better care practice. The point of this program is for doctors to help decrease the number of unnecessary diagnostic tests, hospital re-admissions and emergency room visits. Doctors are expected to provide accurate assessments... [Read the full story]