Brandy Brubaker

The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news

Pitch Michael Jordan

The Martin Agency goes golfing with Michael Jordan, a Washington Redskins linebacker is featured in a men’s health campaign, and other local agencies make new hires and land new clients.

Estate owner aims to spur sale with auction

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A former local car dealer hopes to rein in a buyer for his 41-acre Mechanicsville estate and riverfront home with an auction of both properties.

Nonprofits shed some paperwork

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A Richmond organization that links volunteers with local charities is offering a system that streamlines nonprofits costly and cumbersome background check process.

Healthcare, aisle 9

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Jumping on a growing trend in the healthcare industry, a Richmond hospital system is squeezing into your neighborhood grocery store.

Powhatan builder stretches east

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A home building company wants to shape its presence in the Hampton Roads area with a third sales and design office.

U.K. firm to cut jobs in Glen Allen

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Research and development positions, software engineers and other local positions are being eliminated by Acision, which keeps an office in Deep Run III.

Hospital revives trauma treatment program

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A Southside hospital regained its certification as a mid-level trauma center in hopes of lifting some pressure off nearby crowded emergency rooms.