Rezoning plan for Verizon building fuels debate (Times-Dispatch)
Developers for Carytown Place plan to convert the two-story, 136,968-squarefoot Verizon building into 41,821 square feet of retail space, with a mezzanine and underground parking. Possible tenants include specialty grocery stores and restaurants. City Council has the final say on whether the special-use permit will be granted.
UVa picks new CEO for investment company (Daily Progress)
Georgetown University’s chief investment officer will take control of the University of Virginia foundation that manages the school’s $4.6 billion endowment, according to university officials. Lawrence E. Kochard will take over as chief executive officer of the UVa Investment Management Co
Blacksburg company creates map apps; no refolding required (Roanoke Times)
Funded by angel investors, Nomad Mobile Guides sells its software platform to travel publishers and marketers to create maps and travel tips for mobile devices.
Luxury buying on rise, as jobless not spending (USA Today)
Consumers are buying more luxury items but spending remains tight for everyday essentials such as food and dental care, a USA TODAY analysis finds, suggesting a growing divide between haves and have-nots.
The Perfect Spot for a CEO (Inc.)
When it comes to seating, do you favor an open-office or a more traditional floor plan complete with corner offices? Justin Kan and four others tell us where they like to sit, and why.
A robot lifeguard patrols Malibu (Fortune)
Emily speeds to the rescue of distressed swimmers — and turbocharges sales for the small company that created the robot.
Rezoning plan for Verizon building fuels debate (Times-Dispatch)
Developers for Carytown Place plan to convert the two-story, 136,968-squarefoot Verizon building into 41,821 square feet of retail space, with a mezzanine and underground parking. Possible tenants include specialty grocery stores and restaurants. City Council has the final say on whether the special-use permit will be granted.
UVa picks new CEO for investment company (Daily Progress)
Georgetown University’s chief investment officer will take control of the University of Virginia foundation that manages the school’s $4.6 billion endowment, according to university officials. Lawrence E. Kochard will take over as chief executive officer of the UVa Investment Management Co
Blacksburg company creates map apps; no refolding required (Roanoke Times)
Funded by angel investors, Nomad Mobile Guides sells its software platform to travel publishers and marketers to create maps and travel tips for mobile devices.
Luxury buying on rise, as jobless not spending (USA Today)
Consumers are buying more luxury items but spending remains tight for everyday essentials such as food and dental care, a USA TODAY analysis finds, suggesting a growing divide between haves and have-nots.
The Perfect Spot for a CEO (Inc.)
When it comes to seating, do you favor an open-office or a more traditional floor plan complete with corner offices? Justin Kan and four others tell us where they like to sit, and why.
A robot lifeguard patrols Malibu (Fortune)
Emily speeds to the rescue of distressed swimmers — and turbocharges sales for the small company that created the robot.