How is Martin’s doing so far? We’d like to hear from BizSense Nation on how you think Martin’s is faring. It seems to us that Martin’s is never quite as crowded as Ukrop’s was and that the employees don’t seem as, well, Ukropian, although they still bring your groceries out. Share your insights in the… Read more »
Aaron Kremer
Aaron Kremer is the founder of Richmond BizSense. Email him at [email protected].
Design firm ‘feels vindicated’
A spat between two architecture firms over who came up with the renovation plans for the John Marshall Hotel is settled just before the case was set to go to trial.
NewsFeeds 9.10.10
Builders pull back on construction of new homes (Virginian-Pilot) Builders in Hampton Roads reined in new-home construction last quarter even as sales of new homes grew, according to a Residential Data Bank report. Cities in the region issued 772 new-home permits from April to June, according to the Suffolk-based housing market research company. The number… Read more »
Again with the studies
Why is the City of Richmond so fond of studies, such as the one pending to find a better location for a new Coliseum? Have they ever done a study on the efficacy of all the studies?
NewsFeeds 9.9.10
Circuit City liquidation plan approved in bankruptcy court (Times-Dispatch) Unsecured creditors, such as suppliers, should get between 10 percent and 32 percent of the amount they are owed. Unsecured claims range from $1.8 billion to $2 billion. Local billionaire Kluge, one of America’s richest men, dies at 95 (Daily Progress) Media mogul, socialite and philanthropist… Read more »
Excavator files for liquidation
R.L. Henderson Excavating lists assets of less than $50,000 and estimated liabilities of $500,000 to $1 million. Most of the company’s creditors are from outside the area.
The Docket: Circuit Court Roundup for 9.8.10
Two defamation suits this week, plus a ton of slip-and-fall lawsuits, including a woman who sued a medical transport business when she fell off of the lift and another person who fell on a coupon book.
The Herd: Hires, promotions and departures for 9.8.10
A real estate lawyer has left his firm, plus promotions in for-profit education and in technology.
NewsFeeds 9.8.10
Flying Squirrels: Leader reiterates need for new stadium (Times-Dispatch) The president and managing partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team says he remains confident that a replacement for The Diamond will be built. Dinwiddie conference center opens (Progess-Index) The Dinwiddie Institute Retreat and Conference Center located at 18626 Lundys Road is a full-service retreat… Read more »
New place to park the car
A new parking garage on the corner of Franklin and 6th Street is going up fast. Is this for State workers?