TidewaterBiz Preview Edition: York development / Palace Plaza sold / new NN salon

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Latest Local Business News $6.45 million sale moves York mixed-use development forward A planned mixed-used development in York County moved a step forward with a $6.45 million property sale near Victory Boulevard at the York-Newport News line. 6,000-plus employees sue Dollar Tree for overtime Since two Illinois employees sued Chesapeake-based Dollar Tree in November 2011, more than 6,000 hourly workers have joined the lawsuit that claims employees weren't paid when they worked off the clock, The Virginian-Pilot reported. Report ranks Virginia Beach region 28th of 366 metro areas for economic strength Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News ranked 28th of 366 metropolitan statistical areas in the nation in Policom Corp.'s 2013 Economic Strength Rankings. Axial Advisory Group joins nationwide appraisal firm Axial Advisory Group, LLC with offices in Williamsburg, Chesapeake and Richmond has combined with 41 other appraisal firms to become part of nationwide appraisal firm Valbridge Property Advisors. Employer tax credit program extended until April 29 The Work Opportunity Tax Credit program will be temporarily extended to give employers a chance to file for credits by April 29. New biz: Rocks Blow Dry Bar opens in Newport News Newport News joined a growing trend in the country over the past years when Rocks Blow Dry Bar opened at 12515 Jefferson Ave. on March 1. April 9: Peninsula Chamber's Coffee Connection 7:30-9 a.m. Network at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Chamber's next Coffee Connection 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. April 9 at Virginia Company Bank at 2198 Coliseum Drive in Hampton. POINT TO PONDER "When you innovate, you've got to be prepared for everyone telling you you're nuts." - Larry Ellison, co-founder and CEO of major software company Oracle Corp. Movers and Shakers (Notable accomplishments of local professionals) Goodson joins 1st Advantage at Williamsburg Commons 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union announced that Todd Goodson joined the credit union as the newest relationship manager for their Williamsburg Commons branch. ADVICE TO ADVANCE How to be a team player as a company leader Leaders routinely struggle to stop being in charge when they become part of a company team, but they can't just silently observe, either. Business News In Video Exec tells why he founded another company instead of retiring Employee Corner (Jobs, career fairs, training and more) Shipyard IT project manager needed in Newport News Dominion Dealer Solutions needs product manager in Norfolk Commercial Properties Palace Plaza near Williamsburg sold Cushman and Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of Palace Plaza at 113 Palace Lane near Williamsburg.

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