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New Business Owner Shares Passion for Collectibles

Perched on the side of Route 7 just a couple of miles before the county line, an unassuming block building has been given a new lease on life as a retail start-up business. Poe’s Collectibles opened in October of 2011 and has been slowly building its “collection” and clientele ever since. The store offers a [...]

Jan 6 2012 | Posted in Business,Feature | Read More »

Greek Cuisine Returns to Berryville

A splash of blue paint hints at the Mediterranean heritage. Photo credit Mike Dowling
The new year brings good news for Clarke County residents looking to enjoy Mediterranean treats like souvlaki and moussaka. Since the demise of the Knossos restaurant this past summer, fans of Greek cuisine have had limited options in town. However, early in [...]

Jan 3 2012 | Posted in Business,Feature | Read More »

New Salon Opens on Main Street

Hair Studio 340 at 3 1/2 East Main Street – Photo credit Mike Dowling
Main Street businesses face tough times particularly in small towns like Berryville. The recent closure of two businesses, both restaurants, bears testimony to their tenuous plight. However, an appealing storefront location caught the eye of one local entrepreneur and led her to [...]

Nov 2 2011 | Posted in Business,Feature | Read More »

Clarke Covered by New Free Trade Zone

Washington Airports Task Force director of Aviation Policy Anita Kayser said on Tuesday that the US Department of Commerce has approved the Task Force’s application to reorganize the Washington Dulles Foreign Trade Zone #137 (FTZ) under the Commerce Department’s new Alternative Site Framework program has been approved.
The new FTZ makes Clarke County a more attractive [...]

Oct 13 2011 | Posted in Business | Read More »

Updated: Rash of Credit Card Fraud Sweeps Area

Friday, September 9, 2011 Update:
Clarke County Sheriff Tony Roper says that reports of credit card fraud continue to stream into his office. “We have had several more reports of credit card fraud cases, totaling 14 as of Friday morning” Roper said. “This number could rise obviously, as we had 6 reported only yesterday (Thursday).

As of [...]

Sep 8 2011 | Posted in Business,Feature | Read More »

Free Tools Are Often Overlooked

Several months ago I decided to join the 21st century by purchasing the iPhone 4. I wouldn’t consider myself technologically illiterate, but neither am I on the cutting edge. I am learning everyday about the phenomenal capacity of these new smart phones. As a rough estimate, I’m lucky if I use 5% of the phone’s [...]

Aug 22 2011 | Posted in Business,Columns | Read More »

Tastee Freez Closes Up Shop

Looking down Main Street today some may notice something old that is actually something new. The old Camino Real sign has reappeared at their former location because Tastee Freez removed their sign and closed their doors. A sign on the door said simply that the lease ended and they would be closing August 13th.
While it [...]

Aug 18 2011 | Posted in Business,News | Read More »

Frontier Beef Pit Revives BBQ in White Post

Location, location, location. It’s an age-old mantra for real-estate agents and businesses alike and one local business has seized a known location to stake their claim in White Post.
Clarke County’s options for BBQ have expanded once again as the Frontier Beef Pit has opened its doors on Route 340 in White Post Va. at the [...]

Jul 28 2011 | Posted in Business,Feature | Read More »

Berryville Business Caters to Natural Bath, Body & Hair Care

While the debate continues about whether or not Clarke County offers a viable location to “big box” retailers, small business owners still see Clarke County as a business friendly and cost competitive place to locate. Leesburg entrepreneur Latashia Palmer launched her online bath and body products business in 2006 but when she needed a “bricks-n-mortar” [...]

Jul 11 2011 | Posted in Business,Feature | Read More »

Management Transitions Announced at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is preparing its business to deal with the significant challenges that the electric industry will face in the coming years. In early 2011, the Cooperative announced modifications to the organizational structure with the introduction of three new vice presidents. With that an even stronger focus has been placed on the Cooperative’s [...]

Jun 16 2011 | Posted in Business | Read More »