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Policy & Advocacy · Oct 6, 2026
Virginia Paid Family & Medical Leave: What Businesses Should Know
Virginia is developing its new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) is beginning to share more information about how the program will be implemented.
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Marketing & Sales
🔒 Sales 101 Case Study – Tom Rosser
Feb 26, 2026
The key to the business's success can be attributed to many things, but one of the largest factors is that Rosser really knows sales.…
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Marketing & Sales
🔒 Sales 101: Speaker Case Study – Sarah Paxton
Feb 19, 2026
Sarah Paxton's sales expertise was in the spotlight when she joined a panel of sales experts at the recent InUnison Sales 101 event, where…
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Marketing & Sales
🔒 A Quick Review of Sales 101: Everything You Need to Know to Create a Repeatable Customer Journey
Feb 9, 2026
We sat down with Sarah Paxton, co-owner of LaDiff, Tom Rosser, co-owner of Gelati Celesti, and Scott Goldberg, chief sales officer at Dominion Payroll,…
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Innovative Tips for Streamlining Operations
Running a successful business requires staying ahead of the curve. In 2025, innovation is the key to streamlining operations, saving time, and cutting costs. Richmond, VA,…
Read the article →Survey Report: Business-Government Relations in the Richmond Region
Our recent survey provides a snapshot of the challenges and opportunities businesses encounter when working with local jurisdictions across the Richmond region, including insights specific to…
Read the article →Holiday Shipping & In-Store Pickup Tips for Local Businesses (2024)
The holiday season is a busy time for local businesses. To make sure your customers get their orders on time, it’s important to know the shipping…
Read the article →How to Build an Impactful Corporate Community Engagement Strategy
For many organizations, supporting the communities where they live, and work isn’t just a priority; it’s a strategic focus. Giving back these days involves more than…
Read the article →Simple SEO Tips to Get Found on Social Media
Did you know that 46% of Gen Z prefer searching social media over traditional search engines? It’s all about using words and strategies to help more…
Read the article →Micro vs. Macro Influencers: Which is Right for Your Local Richmond Business?
One key decision local Richmond businesses face when entering the world of influencer marketing is whether to collaborate with micro-influencers or macro-influencers. Understanding the differences can…
Read the article →Event Recap: Exploring Bank Financing Options with Village Bank
Last week, Jeff Crook from Village Bank joined us to discuss business financing options with banks. We explored three main types of financing: credit cards, lines…
Read the article →Is influencer marketing the new PR?
In May 2024, hundreds of feet in the air, a 45-foot image of influencer, author and celebrity chef Molly Baz holding lactation cookies over her breasts…
Read the article →CO— Strategy Studio: Managing Your Cash Flow
In this episode of CO— Strategy Studio, CO— Editor-in-Chief Jeanette Mulvey talks with Tom Kelly, Director of Analyst Relations for Oracle Netsuite, and Danielle Thieret, Founder…
Read the article →5 Steps to Take Immediately If Your Business Is Hacked
Cyberattacks cripple company operations, but swift action can reduce damage. Here’s how to respond to a security incident. By: Jessica Elliott , Contributor, Co. Cybercrime comes in…
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