Sometimes a property owner defaults on purpose. Such is the case with Shamin Hotels.
Al Harris
Vinci Pro’s YouTube debut
A friend of the company recently made a video about the company’s big league debut in 2008
Workaholics anonymous
If you would rather work than be on vacation, you might be a workaholic. An Expedia.com study found that only 53 percent of American workers feel rested and rejuvenated after vacation (count myself among them). Thirty percent say they have trouble coping with work stress while away. The Wall Street Journal has more: Some try… Read more »
Distressed hotel changes brands
A new flag will rise above the Sheraton Richmond West later this month.
“Donated” real estate saves cycling group
After losing a major sponsor last year, Craig Dodson’s startup cycling non-profit was close to folding. Then a local real estate developer helped save the day by donating a building and an apartment.
Minority contractor renews suit against Wilder
A pricey lawsuit against former mayor Doug Wilder and the City of Richmond has been filed again in Richmond Circuit Court, alleging that the former mayor lambasted a consultant/minority contractor and caused him to lose other projects.
New home for economic development in Hanover
The Hanover County Department of Economic Development is getting some fresh digs.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 6.11.10
Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. has subleased 3,850 sq.ft. at Riverside on the James, 1001 Haxall Point, in the City of Richmond.
Universal Leaf building under contract
A former lawyer-turned-developer is getting more ambitious in the historic tax project, apartment conversion game. This time he has his sights on turning an office building in Richmond’s near West-End into 88 apartment units.
WaPo: VCU budget cuts “unfolding disaster”
The Washington Post published a scathing editorial on how budget cuts for public universities in the state is threatening to undo the strides made by Virginia Commonwealth University over the last decade. The Post describes VCU has the fastest growing school in state history, citing the addition of more than 8,000 students over the last… Read more »