The co-founder and CEO of a management-development consulting firm was named today as the 2008 Small Business Person of the Year by the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce.

A Chinese affiliate company of a Gordonsville baby formula company has donated formula to victims of the recent earthquake in China.

Smaller and more advanced high-tech companies have established a foothold in the county.

Thursday

2008 Chamber Spring Business Luncheon. Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. 11:30 a.m. at Farmington Country Club. Dr. William Bosher will be the speaker. The Businessperson of the Year award will be presented and the Leadership Charlottesville Graduates and Charlottesville Community Scholarship recipients will be recognized. For more information, visit cvillechamber.com or call 295-3141.

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The American Institute of Architects awarded VMDO Architects

Gary Albert, a Charlottesville State Farm agent, has achieved membership in the Million Dollar Round Table

Eight enterprises and individuals were honored Thursday night at the 10th-annual Charlottesville Innovation Awards

The rewards for Louisa County’s do-it-yourself improvement plan started this week with the opening of a Lowe’s store in Zion Crossroads.

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Robert M. Blue, an Albemarle County native, has been promoted to senior vice president, public policy and corporate communications, at Dominion Virginia Power. Blue, previously vice president, state and federal affairs, will be responsible for state and federal government affairs, environmental programs, corporate communications, community affairs and philanthropy.

l The Professional Insurance Agents Association of Virginia and D.C. formally recognized the late James P. Towe CIC of Towe Insurance Services in Charlottesville for his pioneering efforts in promoting professional insurance agent education.

A Buckingham County slate quarry has sued the state, alleging harassment by state mine inspectors.

What will a redevelopment project mean for the venerable Crozet pizzeria?

Patients at the new Martha Jefferson Hospital will enter through a front entrance reminiscent of a two-story futuristic home, with large glass windows, chimneyesque stone towers and a slanted roof. Acres of parkland will surround the hospital.

Crozet Pizza has operated in downtown Crozet since 1977. As development plans take shape, patrons and employees worry about the fate of the restaurant.