the urban business directory fall-winter 2015 edition

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Fall-Winter2015 Edition

The Urban Business Directory

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J.B. BryanFinancial Group, Inc.

1-844-JBBRYAN (522-7926)WWW.JBBRYAN.COM


Let me be your game changer!

[email protected]

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

217 W. Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23220


Our insurance team, here for you...

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.

Richard DavisPresident/CEO

Nancy Harrison-DavisCommercial Lines

Manager

JoVan CokerLife Insurance

Specialist

Yvonne ThomasAccount Executive

Torrey Davis Personal Lines

Manager

Associated Insurance Systems Services, Inc.

3108 N. Parham Road Suite 300Richmond, VA 23294

(804) 747-6205 info@associatedinsurancesystems.comwww.associatedinsurancesystems.com


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.

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

• Automobile• Homeowner• Condominiums• Landlord/Dwelling Fire

• Personal Umbrella• Health, Life and Disability• Renters Insurance• Motorcycle

• Watercraft• Recreational vehicles• Flood Insurance

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

• 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…

PERSONAL

BUSINESS


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

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

Contact us Today – We are Freedom Marketing

(804) 321-1010 [email protected]

Advertisers Targeting the African American Audience turn to Freedom Marketing

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


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

[email protected] Phone: 804-639-2648 www.ShoeCrazyWine.com

Girls just want to have Shoe Crazy Wine!

Experience something special

Gwen Hurt CEO

New Offering:

Sweet HarmonyPick 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.


Med-Tech Medical Billing, LLC

We submit claims to Virginia Premier, Anthem, Humana,

Optima, and more...

(804) 715-2129

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

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

PHYSICIANSAll Medical Specialties

***All Providers licensed by DBHDS

LCSW, LPCDD/ID Waiver Programs

OUR SERVICES:Medicaid & Medicare:

Claim SubmissionClaim Tracking

Claim Resolution

WE OFFER:Competitive Rates

Accurate BillingPrompt Service

www.med-techmedicalbilling.com


CPR Training Classes Now EnrollingYou will learn:

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

Would you know what to do?Your friend or loved one is in need of immediate emergency attention. Are you prepared to help?

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

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

Health Care professionals are in high demand. It’s never been a better time to become a top-tier quality care provider in this growing industry.

TRAININGCNANURSE AIDE

Breath of Fresh Air | 1518 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 100 | Richmond, VA 23230(804) 539-3809 | [email protected]


10% Discount for VSU students & Senior Citizens

Conveniently located in Ettrick near Virginia State University, Colonial Heights and Petersburg

21414 Chesterfield AvenueSouth Chesterfield, VA 23803

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

All types of insurance accepted.

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

- FedEx dropbox

- Fax & Copies

- Money Orders

- ATM/EBT Snap Card

- VSU-1 Trojan Card

Hours:Mon-Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm

Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm

Closed Sundays

Where the pharmacist knows your name!

FREE DELIVER within a 5 mile radius

804-520-4282

Family-OwnedBrenda A. Epps, RPh and Charles L. Epps

Follow Us:www.AppomattoxDrugs.com

SAVE $5Appomattox Drugs

Enjoy $5 off any New or Transferred Prescription

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


“Accounting for you so that you don’t have to”

Cassandra H. Taylor, Accountant, CFO

• TAX SERVICES

Tax Preparation

Tax Planning

Tax Problems

• BUSINESS SERVICES

Small Business Accounting

Payroll

Part-Time CFO Services

• QUICKBOOKS SERVICES

QuickBooks Setup

QuickBooks Training

• SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS

Elder Care

www.taylor-madebusinessservices.com

3005 Mechanicsville Turnpike* Richmond, VA 23223


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: 804-441-6255Email: [email protected]

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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!

Heating service needed?

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

Call today to schedule immediate service.

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) 526-8415www.ColonialPlumbing.com

Call today (804) 526-8415

$25 OFFAny Plumbing Repair

Does Not Apply To Trip Charge

Not Valid With Any Other Offer

Must Be Presented At Time Of Service


4810 Nine Mile Road | Richmond, Virginia 23223

patrickkia.com

Come in and see us, test drive one today!


We Are The Heart Of The Community

Visit us at any of our five area locations:

Vernon J. Harris Medical & Dental Center

719 N. 25th StreetRichmond, VA 23223

Northside Medical Center2809 North AvenueRichmond, VA 23222

Glenwood Medical & Dental Center

2711 Byron StreetRichmond, VA 23223

Southside Medical Center101 Cowardin Avenue, Suite 102

Richmond, VA 23224

Bermuda Medical Center2740 Bensley Commons Boulevard

North Chesterfield, VA 23237

www.cahealthnet.org804-780-0840


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

Fast — Professional — Reliable

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

NURSEADVICE LINE

Always Caring, Always There, Always.

24/7

Local804-420-1286

24/7

Toll Free855-231-6132


PEDIATRICSServing Newborns, Children, & AdolescentsServing Newborns, Children, & Adolescents

4744 Finlay StreetHenrico, VA 23231

(804) 864-9600

WWW.EEPEDS.COM


“Caring Professionalism with Dignity and Honor”

415 Halifax StreetPetersburg, VA 23803

804-621-0970www.tricitiesfuneral.com

[email protected]

Available Services:At Need • Pre-Need • Cremation • Notary ServiceGrief Support • ShipIn/ShipOut • Memorial Video

Online Condolences • Se habla español

MissionTo 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.

Staffdiverse, competent,

professional, service-oriented.

Core PrinciplesHonesty, Integrity,

Expertise, and Professionalism.


8661 Staples Mill [email protected]

Felicia Perry804-262-3433

1500

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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.

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.

Protect your worldAuto • Home • Life • Retirement


Maybe it’s time you switched to Premier Bank. Open your account today.

1 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.

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.

320 N. First Street – Richmond • (804) 771-5200 • www.premierbankinc.com

• 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

Secure Checking

Offers MeIdentity Theft Protection

and So Much More.


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

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

Joseph M. Johnson, Jr., Manager, McKenney Chapel11107 Doyle Blvd, McKenney, VA 23872 | 804-478-4411

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, memorial, and graveside services.

Other Services include:

Traditional FuneralsPre-Planning

Military HonorsMonuments

Notary PublicBanquet Facility

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

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

www.johnsonservices.us


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Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce

Membership is open to all who support our mission!6802 Paragon Place • Suite 410 • Richmond, VA 23230 • 804.823.7745

Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce

www.cvaacc.org

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


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For A Better Looking Smile & More

Your One Stop For Your TeethA third generation dentist, Dr. Melanie Boone provides

comprehensive dental services to families in a convenient

Northside Richmond location off of I-95 on Brook Road. Call TodayAnd Make An Appointment

(804) 264-0224www.melanieboonedds.com

Melanie L. Boone, DDS, PC

Your One Stop For All Your Dental N

eeds

5734 Brook Road | Richmond, Va 23227 | Brook Run Shopping Center

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


W B - O R T H O D O N T I C S . C O M

CALL FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATIONWakeshi Benson

DDS, FADI

“We take your smile personal”

Accepting New Patients

12230 Iron Bridge Road | Suite B | Chester, VA 23831

We accept most insurances including:Phone: 804 454-1888

• Aetna • Blue Cross Blue

Shield

• Cigna • Delta Dental • Dente Max

• Guardian • Humana• Medicaid

• MetLife• Smiles for Kids• United Concordia


Domain RegistrationSearch and Register Domain Names All of our domains are loaded with free extras!• 24x7 365 Day Support• Robust Services

Spam-free EmailFast, reliable, private, secure and spam-free! Free web-based email software included.

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

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

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

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

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) 624-2500www.launchnowlive.com

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 businessby taking the marketing task off your plate.

Let’s talk today!804–938–5218

[email protected]

MARION MARKETING


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

Location:1328 W. Washington St.

Petersburg, VA 23803

804-733-8135

Specializing in dental care for the entire family.Schedule your appointment today!

Dental Insurance Accepted

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