A handful of local projects could get a big boost from a federal stimulus program that funds tax-free bonds.
Al Harris
Massey faces suit
Richmond-based Massey Energy may soon be in court for allegedly violating conditions of the Clean Water Act and exceeding pollution limits allowed by its mining permits. On Monday the Sierra Club and several West Virginia groups filed a 60 day notice of intent to sue the coal company for civil penalties. From West Virginia Metro… Read more »
New bills that could affect your business
The Virginia General Assembly starts in two days. Here is a round up of a few bills that have been introduced that could affect your business.
This cookie didn’t crumble
The owner of a cookie store franchise in Carytown faced a tough business decision when the parent company started filling online orders that made up the bulk of her business. Now she’s launching a new venture in the same space.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 1.8.10
Vulcan Materials Company leased 12,360 square feet at Ironbridge Commons, 5601 Ironbridge Parkway in Chesterfield. Allied Pallet Company leased 26,190 square feet at 1401 Ingram Street in Richmond. P. T. O’Malley Lumber Company, Inc. purchased a 156,485-square-foot manufacturing facility on 92.58 acres in Essex County for $1,250,000. A ton of other deals this week.
Another hhgregg coming to a former Circuit City
Indianapolis-based retailer hhgregg is taking another Circuit City location, this time in Colonial Heights.
200 more apartments coming to Shockoe Bottom
The project had been in the planning and financing stages for about three years, but the development company just closed on the property about two weeks ago.
Two apartment complexes sold in Henrico
Capreit, a Maryland-based owner and operator of apartment properties, recently sold off two large complexes in Henrico.
Press 1 to make a deal
Two local communications firms have merged. Cottrell Communications acquired assets from a competitor for an undisclosed amount of cash.
A fresh start
We asked citizens of BizSense Nation for their 2009 reflections and their 2010 resolutions.