One hundred and fifty years after the start of the Civil War, Virginia is offering big bucks to bring Abraham Lincoln back to the capital of the Old Dominion. Or at least Daniel Day-Lewis’s representation of Lincoln. Gov. Bob McDonnell has set aside $500,000 from the state’s motion picture opportunity fund as an incentive for… Read more »
Al Harris
Now hiring: General Electric
The good news just keeps rolling for Innsbrook. General Electric Co. announced plans Wednesday to open an information security center in Innsbrook that will eventually employ 200 information technology professionals. GE said it plans to be open next quarter.
East Broad gets some love
Two developers are about to start rehabilitating two blighted retail buildings on East Broad Street with some financing from the City of Richmond.
Paragon Commercial Bank wades further into French’s wake
One of Justin French’s former banks is pressing hard to make sure they are first in line for repayment, this time asking the bankruptcy court to appoint a trustee — and fast.
A River City respite for $20 a night?
A former elevator building downtown might soon provide budget lodging to travelers visiting Richmond.
From trash to treasure
What started as a desperate attempt to make some extra cash by cleaning houses has turned into a major enterprise for Richmond business owner Matt Paxton. And now it has become a book.
Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 4.8.11.
Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. leased 1,478 square feet in the Glen Forest Building while Pep Boys leased 5,940 square feet on Midlothian Turnpike.
Why would you ask me that?
The job interview can be quite a stressful affair. Even more so when the interviewer asks you how to weigh an elephant or to count the number of bricks in Shanghai. Glassdoor.com recently compiled a list of some of the most ridiculous interview questions companies ask potential employee. The questions aren’t tests of knowledge but… Read more »
‘Part of Richmond but a separate area’
A seasoned commercial real estate broker is staking his claim in the Tri-Cities area.
Shockoe Bottom, now with more liquor
The Virginia ABC is opening a retail store on the corner of Main St. and 21st later this spring.