November 2007 Newsletter, Vol. 3, Issue 3

Demystifying E-Commerce

Amazon.com isn't the only company that knows e-commerce. F. Curtis Barry & Company, of Richmond, has built a profitable business in telling clients how to squeeze fatter margins out of Internet retailing.

Rapid Response

With less than one day's notice, Spec Ops delivered the command-and-control center used by the California National Guard to keep the public informed about San Diego's wild fires.

Agility Healthcare Completes $8.25 Million Financing

July 2007 Newsletter, Vol. 3, Issue 2

Niche Shipper
Riverside Logistics started 11 years ago as a spin-off of a paper company, but transformed itself into a fast-growth company by managing medical-equipment supply chains.

Attention to detail

Overnite's transformation to UPS Freight is complete.

Change in Direction Helps Growth

Change in Direction Helps Growth

Chesterfield's PeakLogix reaps reward after retooling its business model

Packing Gas

DSCR has awarded a $6.25 billion contract to transform distribution of military petroleum, lubricants and compressed gases.

February 2007 Newsletter, Vol. 3, Issue 1

Command Center in a Box

Ashland-based Spec Ops builds ultra-mobile operations centers that DoD and Homeland Security can deploy into the field at a moment’s notice.

Hidden Asset

The ongoing voyage of the Port of Richmond.

Richmond Airport Takes Off

As Richmond International Airport nears completion of its $46.8 million expansion, airline passengers find a “brighter more elegant” design.  

September 2006 Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 2

No Brag, Just Fact

With the acquisition of McKesson's medical-surgical business, Owens & Minor has quietly grown its hospital supply business into a $6 billion business.

Plugged into Freight

Directors at Stephens Inc.'s branch carve niche in transportation

Open for Business

With a local economic impact exceeding $200 million annually, Defense Supply Center Richmond seeks small business partnerships.

February 2006 Newsletter, Vol. 2, Issue 1

Lee's Logistics

The consolidation of U.S. Army logistical operations at Ft. Lee will bolster the supply-chain sector in Greater Richmond. Expect expanded educational offerings and more opportunity for private contractors. 

Advanous

This Henrico County company applies information technology to help distributors increase profits and boost profit margins.

Synergy Systems

This Richmond-based firm is preparing to go national with its platform to synchronize vendors, vendor partners and distributors throughout entire retail chains.

October 2005 Newsletter, Vol. 1, Issue 1

Logistical Legerdemain: With RFID software developed by CapTech Ventures, Fortune 500 companies and the Defense Department soon will run their supply chains with unprecedented agility and efficiency.

CEOs' seamless transition: At Owens & Minor, Gil Minor has taught Craig Smith the ropes.