Consumer Confidence Up Sharply: Consumers appear to be much less pessimistic about the economy than they were a few months ago...

Local News: At the CRVA Board meeting this week, the Board approved the new Strategic Plan and Organizational Goals for FY 2010, as well as the Operating and Capital Budgets.

Food & Beverage Trends: According to the New York Times, consumers will soon be seeing some new names in the butcher’s case.

Industry News: A Washington-state county court has ordered Expedia.com to pay $184 million in a 4-year old class-action lawsuit...