Al Harris

A UR grad shifts gears

For one University of Richmond graduate, jumping into the custom home business in 2005 seemed like a good idea. Since then his career trajectory has altered course, along with the changing real estate market, to working with a new company providing financing for distressed development deals. That is the story of Ed Solarz, who was… Read more »

The consumer makes a comeback

The first quarter of 2011 was strong for local business, according to taxable sales data from the state.

Patient First opens 9th area location

Locally based walk-in clinic Patient First opened its ninth metro Richmond location in Colonial Heights last week. The company has 33 locations in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. The new location is at 2160 Temple Ave. across from Southpark Mall. The company opened its first location in 1981, and they have been making a slow and… Read more »

Q&A: Yogurt chain leapfrogs competition

Derek Cha and his wife have grown their local frozen yogurt operation from one location to 10 and have plans to double that growth.

Feds seize more French assets

Federal prosecutors have ordered the forfeiture of even more assets held by Justin French, including real estate, membership interests and a shiny gold Rolex watch.