ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Saturday, September 14, 1996 TAG: 9609160042
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: A-4 EDITION: METRO
SCC offers help to Fran victims
The State Corporation Commission said Friday it will assist consumers who have questions regarding insurance coverage in connection with Hurricane Fran.
The SCC Bureau of Insurance can help people who have had problems either contacting their insurance company or filing a claim. The commission will answer a toll-free hot line - (800) 552-7945 - weekdays from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Also, Virginia residents can dial the Bureau of Insurance directly at (804) 371-9741 or call its property and casualty division at (804) 371-9185. Consumers who are deaf or speech impaired may call (804) 371-9206.
Correspondence may be mailed to the Bureau of Insurance at P.O. Box 1157, Richmond, Va. 23218.
- Staff Report
Think tank seeks counselors
Volunteers are sought to counsel businesses at the New Century Venture Center, a Roanoke business incubator. The center opened seven weeks ago and has three tenants, the latest of which was announced Friday.
Lisa Ison, the center's manager, said Finger Tips Services, which will provide servers and bartenders to restaurants, hotels, country clubs and private gatherings, has leased space in the incubator, at 1354 Eighth St., Roanoke.
The incubator, which was launched with government grants and donations, is intended as a place where business veterans in the community help fledgling private companies get on their feet. The nonprofit incubator provides office machines that tenants can use for a free and includes secretarial, security and janitorial services in the rent.
Those interested should call Ison at 342-6402 or send a resume or letter of interest to 1354 Eighth St., Roanoke 24015, by Sept. 23. Advisor orientation will begin in October.
Bankruptcies
Seven bankruptcies with business affiliations have been filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Western Virginia at Roanoke. Two of them are personal bankruptcies that the court listed as businesses because they have commercial connections and could be of interest to business creditors and customers.
*Dee-K Enterprises Inc., an elastic knitting company at Floyd, filed for business reorganization and protection from creditors. It listed assets of $703,186 and liabilities of $413,944.
* Henry Allen McNutt and Sherry Jean McNutt of Maxie in Buchanan County filed for liquidation with assets of $35,050 and liabilities of $55,125. They operate a grocery store.
* Basil Miller and JoAnn Miller of Vansant, who are in the upholstery business, filed for liquidation with assets of $36,850 and liabilities of $109,570.
* Michael J. Conroy and Deborah L. Conroy of Moneta filed for liquidation with assets of $221,421 and liabilities of $75,389. Michael Conroy is a lawyer in Roanoke.
* Timothy E. Flack and Debra A. Flack of Roanoke filed for business reorganization and protection from creditors. They trade as Valley Irrigation L.C., a lawn sprinkler company. They estimated assets at more than $50,000 and liabilities at more than $100,000.
* Melvin R. Craig II and Bethany V. Craig of Roanoke filed for a wage-earner plan for repayment of creditors, with assets of $64,276 and liabilities of $84,220. Melvin Craig previously did business as Craco Construction Co.
* Carmie Eugene Blackburn of Rural Retreat filed for liquidation with assets of $99,177 and liabilities of $162,592. He operated Gene Blackburn Building and Well Drilling.
- Staff Report
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