Local small business owner Tammy Rostov made an appearance at the U.S. Capitol yesterday to support a healthcare reform drafted by House Democrats.
Al Harris
No mandatory swim lessons at laid-off camp
LaidOffCampRVA is a one night gathering for the areas unemployed, and underemployed, to share their experiences and get advice from each other, according to organizer Connie Salinas.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 7.10.09
s Williamson’s Drug Company, a local pharmacy, leased 16,000 square feet at 1550-1590 E. Parham Road in Henrico. And Standex Engraving purchased the 129,000-square-foot industrial building at 5901 Lewis Road in Sandston from Vantec Inc. for $4.5 million.
New retailer swoops in to fill Circuit City void
A major electronics retailer is opening multiple stores in Richmond, possibly taking over some locations left behind by Circuit City.
Will turn of calendar signal new page for Richmond area?
As a new fiscal year begins, “green shoots” might be sprouting through the economy’s cracks. Then again, more than 20,000 workers are drawing unemployment benefits in the region, and bankruptcy filings are increasing by the month. In this piece, RBS takes a hard look at the economic indicators.
Chamber exits workforce development, cuts 1 job
Kim Scheeler, president and chief executive, said the organization is stepping back from workforce development so as not to complicate the efforts of the newly formed board. As a result, one position was eliminated. The Chamber is focusing more on high speed rail, according to Scheeler.
Microphone check 1, 2, 3
A Virginia Beach-based production studio is opening a location in Richmond this summer. Studio Center, owned by former Clear Channel executive William Prettyman, has a nationwide presence producing radio jingles and TV commercials.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 7.3.09
South Atlantic Properties Inc. purchased the 22,800 square foot office/warehouse ain Hanover for $1.2 million.Wolfgang’s Gym leased 11,500 square feet at 3517 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield. LivingWell Healthcare Cooperative, a healthcare program for businesses, leased 1,100 square feet at 4196-B Innslake Drive in Henrico.
Mammoth case massive headache for Massey
Massey Energy lost a major appeal yesterday in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. The court ruled to uphold a lower court ruling that requires the Richmond-based coal company to rehire 85 union miners who lost jobs after it bought the Mammoth Coal complex in West Virginia. Massey bought the operation from… Read more »
Baseball debate turning into a full season of speculation
As soon as it seems dead in the water, the baseball debate in Richmond keeps coming back. Charlie Diradour extended his hand in peace today to those in the opposite dugout at a news conference he called. Connecticut, the giant Indian sculpture, looked down over the scene, a thick layer of pollen dusted over its… Read more »