In the wake of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, President Barack Obama plans to reverse his decision to allow lease sales for oil exploration off the coast of Virginia. That is a setback for Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, who has made a push for offshore drilling a key part of his… Read more »
Al Harris
Richmond’s most creative businesses
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has announced its list of semi-finalists for its sixth annual Muse awards. The awards honor exceptional creativity in business and the winners will be announced at an event at the newly renovated museum on June 16. A panel of judges will select nine winners, with one being recognized as… Read more »
CRE tidbits
A local real estate firm has launched a new website, and another national firm with a local presence has opened a Hampton Roads office.
Anthology’s success is no mystery
A new anthology of short stories set in Richmond and written mostly by local authors is flying off the bookshelves.
VDOT seeks grass-cutting Samaritans
Can’t stand that overgrown median near your neighborhood? Don’t expect the Virginia Department of Transportation to mow it anytime soon. But if you want to, go ahead.
Consumers are even more cautious
Shoppers are reining in spending even more around Richmond, but the slow-down is less severe than in 2009. And several surprising categories such as auto sales are perking up.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 5.21.10
City & Guilds bought the 13,095 square foot building at 2700 Idlewood Avenue from Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority for $1.05 million.MGM Law moved to 9,423 sf at 1802 Bayberry Court. Click the link to see a ton more deals.
BofA cutting 135 local jobs
Bank of America will let go 135 employees effective Aug. 31. The company filed notice of the layoffs with the state Tuesday. More details to follow.
Pro-union look at Massey protest
A video of the massive Massey protest on Tuesday has been posted to YouTube.
It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘idiot’ is
Sometimes work is like a middle school playground. A city employee is suing Richmond’s director of community development for calling him an “idiot” on numerous occasions.