Farmers markets are hot right now, but that has been a mixed blessing for the region’s oldest operation. This week, RBS talks with George Bolos, the manager of the 17th Street Farmer’s Market. He has found a niche by adding outdoor events and hopes to enhance the market by adding an indoor option.
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RBS Weekly Podcast for 4.30.10
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Job summit offers differing perspectives
Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling delivered a summary of the state’s efforts to grow the economy and spur job creation. Bolling said that in the first 100 days of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s administration, the state has closed more than 50 economic development deals resulting in $300 million in capital investment and creating 3,100 jobs.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 4.30.10
Hanover County purchased a 14,400 square feet flex condo unit at 9732-9742 Atlee Commons Road in Hanover for $1.7 million. The Witmeyer Law Firm leased 1,920 square feet at 10035 Sliding Hill Road in Hanover.
Bank of Virginia finds investors
Midlothian-based Bank of Virginia has found a partner that will strengthen its balance sheet and help meet conditions set forth by regulators in January.
French musician not happy with MWV
It has been a while since I took French in high school, but I can understand enough to know that the musician in a video sent to me is not a big fan of Meadwestvaco. The Richmond-based packaging company closed its manufacturing facility in Chateauroux, France, in December, leaving 162 employees without jobs. Last June,… Read more »
ARC gets new digs
A local outreach center that helps individuals with intellectual disabilities moved into its new 24,000-square-foot facility in Northside this week. The ARCenter, the Greater Richmond ARC’s new home for its development and care programs, is at 3600 Saunders Ave. It also has office space for its staff members.
Velocity Micro gets its hands on a new niche
Watch your back, iPad. A Chesterfield-based computer manufacturer is getting into the tablet PC game.
Monday Q&A: Barbecue times two
Since its humble beginnings as a roadside cart, Buz & Ned’s Real Barbecue has been as much a part of the local culture as a business can be. Now owner Buz Grossberg is preparing to dish out even more.
RBS Weekly Podcast for 4.23.10
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