THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Monday, June 24, 1996 TAG: 9606220164
SECTION: BUSINESS WEEKLY PAGE: 12 EDITION: FINAL
LENGTH: 60 lines
CONSUMER NEWS
The Better Business Bureau of Greater Hampton Roads warns consumers of a bogus mailing from a Publishers Clearinghouse imitator with an address originating in San Jose, Calif. The letter advises recipients that they have won $100,000 and requests a $60 cash processing fee to be returned with the enclosed ``official statement of eligibility.''
Publishers Clearinghouse has confirmed to both the Council of Better Business Bureaus and the San Jose Better Business Bureau that this mailing is bogus. Postal inspectors have been notified and are working on the matter.
The BBB said consumers should beware of any cash giveaway or sweepstakes offers that involve an up-front, advance fee. It encourages consumers to investigate a company or report any losses in a prize scam by calling them at 627-5651.
HONORS, AWARDS
Patrick C. Devine Jr. received the Walter E. Hoffman Community Service award from the Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association for his service activities. Devine is a principal in the law firm of Hofheimer, Nusbaum, McPhaul & Samuels in Norfolk.
CONTRACTS
American Sheet Metal Corp. in Norfolk received a $506,249 contract for roof repairs at the Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall and Andrews Hall at the College of William and Mary.
E.V. Williams Co. Inc. in Norfolk received a $1.6 million contract for International Parkway street improvements in Virginia Beach.
Warwick Plumbing & Heating in Newport News received a $424,500 contract for HVAC repairs at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
Mid Eastern Builders Inc. in Chesapeake received a $1.5 million contract for construction of Dozier's Bridge in Virginia Beach
BANKRUPTCIES
Bankruptcies, of business and individuals operating businesses, filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Norfolk:
Dr. Edward Kessler, trading as Green Run Chiropractic Center, filed Chapter 13 debt repayment plan on June 14. Assets and liabilities were not available.
Corporate Communications Consultants Inc., sales of telemarketing long distance calling plans, filed Chapter 11 reorganization on June 18 with assets of $33,900 and liabilities of $435,735.54.
Drum Bums Ltd., musical equipment supplier/repair, filed Chapter 7 liquidation on June 19 with assets of $32,325 and liabilities of $73,496.78.
Garland J. Gladding, (Garland J. Gladding Trucking, J&K Auto & Truck Repair, and Garland J. Gladding Farms), filed Chapter 13 debt repayment plan on June 19 with assets of $113,690 and liabilities of $83,271.74.
Thomas Michael Cadorette and Denise Renee Moyer, doing business as Tom's Cleaning Service, filed Chapter 13 debt repayment plan on June 19. Assets and liabilities were not available.
- By Juanita Raisor MEMO: Digest reports news of record about businesses in Hampton Roads.
Items accepted include reports of mergers, acquisitions, relocations,
significant expansions, substantial government contract awards, national
honors and awards.
Information should be sent to Juanita Raisor, Business News, 150 W.
Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, VA 23510. by CNB