Sandler H2O project at Coliseum is inching forward (Daily Press) It’s a slight turnaround from a year ago when construction halted as contractors who installed infrastructure, did grading, paving, stone and concrete work, and other labor filed liens against the developer. The H2O community by Virginia Beach-based developer L.M. Sandler & Sons Inc. has stood… Read more »
Aaron Kremer
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Veteran Va. writers launch online sports section
A group of veteran sports writers have launched a subscription-based website covering Virginia colleges. Mike Harris, who had been working at VCU after leaving the Times-Dispatch, is at the helm of the self-funded project.
NewsFeeds 8.6.09
American Office to expand in Virginia (Times-Dispatch) American Office has become the official Herman Miller dealer in Richmond, Charlottesville and Hampton Roads, replacing Chasen’s Business Interiors, which closed last month.Baltimore-based American Office already has hired 25 employees and will be adding an additional 25 over the next several months. Make That a Double Shot (Slate)… Read more »
NewsFeeds 8.5.09
Port of Richmond chooses new terminal operator (Times-Dispatch) Port officials announced yesterday that they are negotiating with Port Contractors Inc. of New Castle, Del., for a one-year contract as terminal operator, replacing the previous operator, which decided not to renew its contract. Fight over legal notice ads spills into the courts (Virginia Lawyers Weekly) The… Read more »
NewsFeeds 8.4.09
Six Richmond post offices may be closed (Times-Dispatch) The local branches — in Richmond and Henrico County — are among 19 in Virginia that may be shuttered. They are included on a list of nearly 700 candidates sent to the independent Postal Regulatory Commission for review. Hampton Roads Bankshares posts second-quarter loss (Virginian-Pilot) Hampton Roads… Read more »
No help from the Federal Government
As the financial system imploded in late 2008, two local companies begged federal authorities for loans. BizSense has obtained a copy of the letter that LandAmerica’s CEO sent to then Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson.
Too many buzz words in press releases
We get lots of press releases, and most aren’t the sort of thing we want to run on the site. Plus we know that if we’ve gotten some press release, we’ve most likely been CCed with hundreds of other local journalists.
Monday Q&A: Revving a hobby into a retail business
Eric Engler started Velocity Motorcycles mostly as a place to store and repair his personal motorcycle collection. Now the store has three full-time mechanics and some of the most unusual bikes around. This week, BizSense talks retail and how sometimes even a business owner gets a little too attached to the merchandise.
NewsFeeds 8.3.09
Files detail LandAmerica money woes (Times-Dispatch) In the weeks before LandAmerica 1031 Exchange Services Inc. declared bankruptcy, the company knew it had mounting money problems but continued to take on new customers and their money. Patrick Henry Hotel to be auctioned off (Roanoke Times) The now-closed Patrick Henry Hotel on South Jefferson Street is in… Read more »
NewsFeed 7.31.09
Jones Lang LaSalle opening office in Fredericksburg (Freelance Star) Global commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle will have a presence in the Fredericksburg area. Paul Denton, who will be part of JLL’s Richmond brokerage office, will be handling leasing activity for the firm in the Fredericksburg area. Indy Racing League event won’t return to… Read more »