If campaign contributions are any indication, the Richmond business community is rallying behind Republican Bob McDonnell to become Virginia’s next governor.
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58 laid off at Capital One
Capital One Financial Corporation is cutting 58 jobs from their US Card division. About 40 of the cuts in the Richmond area, the rest will be at the company’s headquarters in McLean.
Staycation destination: Goochland?
With the recession putting a pinch on vacation plans, many people may plan to spend their summer days off exploring new places close to home. At least that is the hope of a Goochland group that recently organized to promote tourism to the county. About 15 business owners and other residents, including Wayne Dementi of … Read more »
More empty stores at area malls
Dozens more retailers have disappeared from local malls in the past six months. About 15 percent of the storefronts in Richmond’s six largest malls are vacant.
Bobber Flats coming soon to Shockoe
After four months, the wait is over. A mixed-use development will move ahead on East Main Street in Shockoe Bottom.
Q&A: Local biz leaders on the economy
On Friday the VCU School of Business hosted an economic panel featuring Jeffrey M. Lacker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond; Steven A. Markel, vice chairman of Markel Corporation; and John R. Nelson, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Altria Group. The panelists answered questions from students and fellow executives about… Read more »
Dave & Buster’s to debut at West Broad Village
Dave & Buster’s, a restaurant chain based in Dallas, is opening their first Virginia location at West Broad Village in Short Pump. The grand opening is scheduled for April 20. The new restaurant will employ about 150 people The driving concept behind Dave & Buster’s is their “Million Dollar Midway” which features video games, racing… Read more »
Former Plan 9 manager spins own record shop
After working at Plan 9 for 16 years, Jay Leavitt decided it was time to start his own record shop, which opened on Wed in a 325-square-foot spot on Robinson St. in the Fan. Leavitt said he has noticed the resurgence of vinyl over the past three to five years.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round up for 4.17.09
The 5,000-square-foot office building at 1100-1193 Jefferson Green Circle in Chesterfield was purchased by private investors for $2.28 million from Goode Land Co.
Retailers combine forces as Carytown vacancies rise
Vacancies are on the rise in Carytown, and some businesses have joined together to save money and boost income.