The Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015 Edition

The Urban Business Directory

Support Our Neighborhood Businesses

Fall-Winter 2015 Edition www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

J.B. Bryan

Financial Group, Inc. A Registered Investment Advisory Firm

Home of AfroEconomics™

WWW.JBBRYAN.COM

1-844-JBBRYAN (522-7926) www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Criminal Defense | Wrongful Dealth | Personal Injury Former Senior Prosecutor, Military Judge, Colonel Army Reserve

Let me be your game changer!

804-239-9232 www.alextaylorlaw.com alextaylor@alextaylorlaw.com

217 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Our insurance team, here for you...

Richard Davis President/CEO

Nancy Harrison-Davis Commercial Lines Manager

JoVan Coker Life Insurance Specialist

Contact us today!

We are here to answer any questions you may have regarding your insurance coverage needs. We look forward to being of service to you.

Yvonne Thomas Account Executive

Torrey Davis Personal Lines Manager

Associated Insurance Systems Services, Inc. 3108 N. Parham Road Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23294

(804) 747-6205

info@associatedinsurancesystems.com www.associatedinsurancesystems.com

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Service you can rely on, we’ve got you covered.

Full Service Independent Insurance Agency! Because we are an independent insurance agency, it allows us to represent a number of insurance companies and sell the products that most appropriately meet the needs of our clients. We are very well trained and knowledgeable of the complexities in the insurance market, and our expertise allows us to advise our clients about appropriate insurance coverages for their particular needs.

PERSONAL • • • •

Automobile Homeowner Condominiums Landlord/Dwelling Fire

• • • •

Personal Umbrella Health, Life and Disability Renters Insurance Motorcycle

• • •

Watercraft Recreational vehicles Flood Insurance

• • • • • • • •

Automobile Garages Social Services Golf Courses Convenience Stores Wholesalers Hotels and Motels Commercial Inland Marine Lessor’s Risks

• • • • • • • •

Commercial Umbrella Builders Risk Professional Liability Manufacturers Automobile Dealerships Metal Workers Printers And More…

BUSINESS • • • • • • • •

Contractors Private Schools Bid and Performance Bonds Professional Offices Workers Compensation Religious Institutions Funeral Homes Restaurants

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Advertisers Targeting the African American Audience turn to Freedom Marketing

We are a full service advertising agency based in Richmond Va. We are the marketing authority in the urban community We are proficient in radio, print and television media

Contact us Today – We are Freedom Marketing

(804) 321-1010

www.freedommarketingevents.com info@freedommarketingevents.com

We leverage our relationships to benefit our clients We specialize in engaging consumers for your business We free up your marketing time so you can focus on you

Check Out the Tanya Free & Friends Radio Show

Each Wednesday 2 – 4 PM Live • Streaming on tanyafree.com • And Live 365.com • Over The Air On 1450 AM WCLM Radio

www.freedommarketingevents.com www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Girls just want to have Shoe Crazy Wine!

Experience something special New Offering:

Sweet Harmony Pick up a bottle today at:

Libbie Market, Kroger – Short Pump; Midlothian; Roanoke, Urban Farmhouse Markets, Eclectic Cottage, The Vine Wine Club online, Girlees Restaurant, Craddock Terry Hotel, and Total Wines by special order.

Gwen Hurt CEO

Proudly serving our Shoe Crazy wines and Gourmet Teas with the Eclectic Cottage at Plant Zero during the UCI Cycling event Sept 19 - 27th If your retailer doesn’t have it, ask them to stock Shoe Crazy Wine

info@shoecrazywine.com

Phone: 804-639-2648

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

www.ShoeCrazyWine.com Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

We Have over 20 Years’ Experience in the Business of processing medical claims!

WE’RE IN THE BUSINESS OF SAVING YOU TIME AND MONEY!

Med-Tech Medical Billing, LLC OUR SERVICES: Medicaid & Medicare: Claim Submission Claim Tracking Claim Resolution

WE OFFER: Competitive Rates Accurate Billing Prompt Service

We submit claims to Virginia Premier, Anthem, Humana, Optima, and more...

(804) 715-2129 www.med-techmedicalbilling.com

PHYSICIANS

All Medical Specialties *** All Providers licensed by DBHDS LCSW, LPC DD/ID Waiver Programs www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

TRAINING

CNA NURSE AIDE

CPR Training Classes Now Enrolling You will learn:

Meet potential employers, learn about training and job opportunities as a:

Would you know what to do?

Health Care professionals are in high demand.

Your friend or loved one is in need of immediate

It’s never been a better time to become a top-tier

emergency attention. Are you prepared to help?

quality care provider in this growing industry.

• How to respond in emergencies • CPR best practices • Critical Life-Saving Techniques

• Nurse Aide (CNA) • Medication Aide • Pharmacy Technician

Breath of Fresh Air | 1518 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 100 | Richmond, VA 23230 (804) 539-3809 | Info@cpr-bofa.com www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Where the pharmacist knows your name!

FREE DELIVER within a 5 mile radius

804-520-4282

10% Discount for VSU students & Senior Citizens

Conveniently located in Ettrick near Virginia State University, Colonial Heights and Petersburg 21414 Chesterfield Avenue South Chesterfield, VA 23803

Family-Owned Brenda A. Epps, RPh and Charles L. Epps

Flu Shots

Don’t forget to stop by and get your flu shot for this fall/winter.

All types of insurance accepted.

Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm Closed Sundays

SAVE $5

Offering a wide variety of services including: Free deliver, compounding, over the counter medications, copier service, priority mail shipping, postal drop box, stamps and a wide variety of drinks, snacks and household items.

- USPS pick-up & delivery

Appomattox Drugs

- FedEx dropbox

Enjoy $5 off any New or Transferred Prescription

- Fax & Copies - Money Orders

Not valid on insurance co-pay. Offer expires 12/31/15

- ATM/EBT Snap Card - VSU-1 Trojan Card

www.AppomattoxDrugs.com www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Follow Us:

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

“Accounting for you so that you don’t have to” Cassandra H. Taylor, Accountant, CFO

•

TAX SERVICES

•

QUICKBOOKS SERVICES

Tax Preparation

QuickBooks Setup

Tax Planning

QuickBooks Training

Tax Problems •

BUSINESS SERVICES Small Business Accounting

•

SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS Elder Care

Payroll Part-Time CFO Services

www.taylor-madebusinessservices.com 3005 Mechanicsville Turnpike* Richmond, VA 23223 www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

SPECIAL Advertise in the Spring/Summer 2016 Urban Business Directory 10,000 Printed booklets Distributed in Martin’s - Brook Rd, VA Center Commons, White Oak Village, Carytown, Stony Point, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Richmond Visitor’s Center, Participating business

Online E-Edition Call:

804-441-6255

Email: sales@UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Reserve your space now and get

10% OFF

Reserve Your Space Today! www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Call today (804) 526-8415

Heating service needed?

Need a heating expert? Get professional maintenance, repairs and installations with Colonial Plumbing & Heating.

Call today to schedule immediate service.

Plumbing problem?

Want your problem solved in one trip? Call the plumbers at Colonial Plumbing & Heating.

100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back! Contact us now!

Whether it’s a clogged drain, leaking AC refrigerant, broken furnace, or other problem disrupting your home comfort and your normal routine, we are ready to help. Our fully stocked trucks carry all of the materials we need to fix the problem in one trip! Don’t wait any longer than you need to—call us now for immediate service and regain the peace of mind you deserve.

Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co. 114 Charlotte Ave Colonial Heights, VA 23834 (804) 526-8415 www.ColonialPlumbing.com

$25 OFF Any Plumbing Repair

Does Not Apply To Trip Charge Not Valid With Any Other Offer Must Be Presented At Time Of Service

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

4810 Nine Mile Road | Richmond, Virginia 23223

Come in and see us, test drive one today!

patrickkia.com

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

We Are The Heart Of The Community Visit us at any of our five area locations:

Vernon J. Harris Medical & Dental Center

Glenwood Medical & Dental Center

719 N. 25th Street Richmond, VA 23223

2711 Byron Street Richmond, VA 23223

Northside Medical Center

Southside Medical Center

2809 North Avenue Richmond, VA 23222

101 Cowardin Avenue, Suite 102 Richmond, VA 23224

Bermuda Medical Center 2740 Bensley Commons Boulevard North Chesterfield, VA 23237

www.cahealthnet.org 804-780-0840

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

When you are not feeling 100% yourself, we are just a phone call away

NURSE ADVICE LINE

Always Caring, Always There, Always.

24/ 7

24/ 7

Toll Free 855-231-6132

Local 804-420-1286

We are here for you. Each minute, each hour, each day.

Fast — Professional — Reliable www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

PEDIATRICS Serving Newborns, Children, & Adolescents

4744 Finlay Street Henrico, VA 23231 (804) 864-9600 WWW.EEPEDS.COM www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

415 Halifax Street Petersburg, VA 23803

804-621-0970

www.tricitiesfuneral.com info@tricities.com

Mission

To provide the highest quality service to the families in the Tri–Cities and surrounding areas in a caring, compassionate, and comforting manner.

Management

a combined 75 years of experience in the funeral service industry.

Staff

diverse, competent, professional, service-oriented.

Core Principles Honesty, Integrity, Expertise, and Professionalism.

Available Services:

At Need • Pre-Need • Cremation • Notary Service Grief Support • ShipIn/ShipOut • Memorial Video Online Condolences • Se habla español

“Caring Professionalism with Dignity and Honor” www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Protect your world Auto • Home • Life • Retirement

Call me today to discuss your options.

Some people think Allstate only protects your car. Truth is, Allstate can also protect your home or apartment, your boat, motorcycle - even your retirement and your life. And the more of your world you put in Good Hands®, the more you can save.

Felicia Perry 804-262-3433

Insurance subject to terms, qualifications and availability. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co., Allstate Indemnity Co., Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co., Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. Life insurance and annuities issued by Lincoln Benefit Life Company, Lincoln, NE, Allstate Life Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL. In New York, Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York, Hauppauge, NY. Northbrook, IL. © 2010 Allstate Insurance Co.

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

150053

8661 Staples Mill Rd. Richmond feliciamperry@allstate.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Secure Checking Offers Me

Identity Theft Protection and So Much More.

• Daily Credit File Monitoring with Alerts of Key Changes to Your Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Credit Reports (Registration/Activation Required) • Identity Fraud Expense Reimbursement 1 • Debit and Credit Card Registration (Registration/Activation Required) • Unlimited Check Writing, Internet Banking and Online Bill Pay • Mobile Banking • MasterCard Debit Card • eStatements • Cellular Telephone Protection 1

Maybe it’s time you switched to Premier Bank.

Open your account today.

320 N. First Street – Richmond • (804) 771-5200 • www.premierbankinc.com Special Insurance Program Notes: The descriptions herein are summaries only. They do not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of the policies described. Please refer to the actual policies for complete terms, conditions and exclusions of coverage.

1

Insurance products are not insured by FDIC or any Federal Government Agency; not a deposit of or guaranteed by the bank or any bank affiliate.

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Serving Southside Virginia and the Tri-Cities for over 75 years.

The Johnson family prides themselves with keeping confidentiality and professionalism as they deal with people at one of the lowest emotional points in their lives. The Professional Team excels as funeral service providers and provides spiritual and caring support to the community. The funeral homes offer a complete line of services to include funerals, cremations,

Joseph M. Johnson, Jr., Manager, McKenney Chapel 11107 Doyle Blvd, McKenney, VA 23872 | 804-478-4411

memorial, and graveside services.

Other Services include: Traditional Funerals Pre-Planning

Military Honors Monuments

Notary Public

Banquet Facility

Wendal A. Givens, Manager, Petersburg Chapel 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23803 | 804-863-4411

For more information, we invite you to visit our website.

www.johnsonservices.us

Mary Johnson-Fields, Manager, Oris P. Jones Funeral Establishment 301 W. Atlantic St., South Hill, VA 23970 | 434-447-7158

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce

Sp

www.cvaacc.org

s tie ni

T

tT O re pp nd o s rtu

Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce

BU DE SI VE NE LO SS • E • PM c M on ar om EN ke ic

•

t in

C EN OM GA MU • GE NI Re M TY Ad cyc EN vo lin T ca g D

g olla & rs In C fo am rm p in aig g

n

•

•

EN TR TR AI E N PR IN E Pr G NE o

f UR ec ess i ia on lT a op l W ic o RE Pr rks es h EX LA en op PA TIO ta s tio N N • ns S S IO H • Ne N IP B2 tw B2 or ki ng

Mission |

Strengthen the community by supporting African American businesses and promoting the recycling of dollars within the African American community.

Membership is open to all who support our mission!

6802 Paragon Place • Suite 410 • Richmond, VA 23230 • 804.823.7745 www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

The purveyor of positive news in Central Virginia’s African American community. , 2015

July 15

r of Schola

eek – the W

Shake

gha ra Vau

n

Sign up for our free e-newsletter!

Prep e g e l l o C s now start

- Get Stories - Updates - Offers

Go to www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com click Subscribe and Sign up Today!

You will be automatically entered to win prizes in our weekly drawings.

Also, download our Free Mobile App and take us with you wherever you go.

Download the FREE Urban Views Weekly mobile app on >>>

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

For A Better Looking Smile & More

comprehensive dental services to families in a convenient Northside Richmond location off of I-95 on Brook Road.

Insurance companies we participate with include: Aetna PPO, Anthem PPO, Cigna PPO, Delta PPO, Guardian PPO, Metlife PPO, United Concordia PPO, Medicaid

Ne ed s

ne

O

A third generation dentist, Dr. Melanie Boone provides

Melanie L. Boone, DDS, PC r You

Your One Stop For Your Teeth

l nta Sto e D p For All Your

Call Today

And Make An Appointment

(804) 264-0224 www.melanieboonedds.com

5734 Brook Road | Richmond, Va 23227 | Brook Run Shopping Center www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

“We take your smile personal”

Accepting New Patients CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION

Phone: 804 454-1888

We accept most insurances including:

• Aetna • Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Cigna • Delta Dental • Dente Max

Wakeshi Benson DDS, FADI

• Guardian • Humana

• Medicaid

• MetLife • Smiles for Kids • United Concordia

WB-ORTHODONTICS.COM 12230 Iron Bridge Road | Suite B | Chester, VA 23831

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Website hosting from only $10/mo.!

Our secure, reliable web hosting plans feature unlimited bandwidth and free software. Linux & Windows Hosting available.

24/7 Sales & Support (480) 624-2500 www.launchnowlive.com

Domain Registration

Secure SSL Certificates

Web Hosting

Web Marketing

Spam-free Email

Express Email Marketing - Keep customers coming back for more with eye-catching emails and social media promotions.

Search and Register Domain Names All of our domains are loaded with free extras!

• 24x7 365 Day Support • Robust Services

Everything you need to give your website the reliable, high-performance home it deserves.

Fast, reliable, private, secure and spam-free!

Free web-based email software included.

Secure your site. Boost response and customer confidence with an affordable Turbo or High Assurance SSL Certificate.

Search Engine Visibility - Attract visitors and increase sales by improving your rank on Google® and more!

MARION MARKETING We are your marketing creative specialist • Business To Business • Digital Strategies • Television • Radio

• Print • Research • Focus Groups • Idea Creation

We let you concentrate on growing your business by taking the marketing task off your plate.

Let’s talk today!

804–938–5218 info@marionmarketing.us www.marionmarketing.us www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

Peoples Family Dental Care

Dentistry worth smiling about

Douglas B. Peoples, DDS Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 - 12 & 2 - 4 Friday 9 – 12 Saturday by Appointment

Specializing in dental care for the entire family.

Schedule your appointment today!

Dental Insurance Accepted

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Location: 1328 W. Washington St. Petersburg, VA 23803

804-733-8135 Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015

www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Urban Business Directory Fall-Winter 2015