USF Holland, a major trucking company based in Holland, Mich., is shutting down its Richmond freight terminal on Belt Boulevard.
Al Harris
Body Politic crew keeps high profile on Monument Ave
The film crew for the new CW pilot “The Body Politic” that is filming in Richmond was highly visible yesterday as they set up shop off of Monument Ave near the Lee Monument. The crew was filming inside a Monument Ave house according to local blog Fan of the Fan. In case you didn’t drive by… Read more »
Richmond gets tossed from the Top Ten
Harsh. Forbes’ new list of best metro areas for business and careers is out, and Richmond is ranked 39. That isn’t terrible considering there are 200 cities on the list, but it is quite a tumble from last year’s number seven spot that has been touted by local economic development agencies. Richmond’s descent into the rankings… Read more »
RIR’s $465 million economic engine
Richmond International Raceway generates $467 million worth of economic activity each year, according to an economic study commissioned by the track. The study was conducted by the Washington Economics Group of Coral Gables, Fla. The results were announced at a news conference yesterday at the state Capitol.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round up for 3.27.09
Powertrain Control Solutions, leased 18,000 square feet at 11228 Hopson Road in Hanover. Woodcraft, a wood-working retail store, leased 10,000 square feet at 9862 West Broad Street in Henrico.
New venture targets dirty computers
A new start-up in Richmond is hoping to cash in on businesses’ need to cut costs and go green. Neat Geek, which officially launched two weeks ago, provides computer and office equipment cleaning service for local business.
Keeping an eye on VDOT
Frustrated over a lack of external audits for the Virginia Department of Transportation, state Senator Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg) has launched a website called “Expose VDOT Waste” that invites citizens to report wasteful spending by the department. The site also has a companion Facebook group with more than 400 members. The site is partly in response to VDOT’s announcement… Read more »
Commercial sales activity slips into hibernation
Who will budge first? Buyers and sellers of commercial real estate are locked in a game of chicken. But someone is going to have to budge, or deal volume will remain dreadfully low. And with commercial loans coming due and other commercial real estate investment groups needing to raise cash, some experts hint that it… Read more »
No shirt, no shoes…no dancing?
You can have a drink, and watch the live entertainment at County Rib & Ale House in Chesterfield. But you can’t dance. According to the Midlothian Exchange , the five restaurant investors received summons in early March for two illegal dancing incidents in February. There is a county code in Chesterfield that requires restaurant owners… Read more »
Monday Q&A: Will Virginia’s highway bailout be enough?
Virginia has $694 million of federal stimulus dollars on its way to fund highway construction projects. As you read this a slew of governmental bodies are hammering exactly how it will be spent. But how much of an impact will that really have on the state’s transportation infrastructure when the state has $3 billion worth… Read more »