The layoffs will be at a South Richmond warehouse at 4701 Commerce Road, which just sold to a new landlord last month for $97 million.
Logistics company laying off more than 50 people at Richmond warehouse
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VCU shifts policies and programs to align with federal directives on DEI, affirmative action
VCU has eliminated jobs and changed its admissions process in response to recent federal directives to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion and affirmative action standards.
Indoor farming startup Plenty to finish Chesterfield facility as part of bankruptcy workout
After construction stalled at its Chesterfield indoor farm and led to lawsuits and a bankruptcy filing, Plenty Unlimited is moving forward with plans to complete the work after all.
Kroger to break ground this week on $40M Marketplace store in Mechanicsville
The upcoming 123,000-square-foot store would replace the existing 58,000-square-foot Kroger that is less than a mile away.
Civica to start Chesterfield lab construction this summer, eyes Petersburg plant expansion
The $25 million lab will handle research and development as well as quality testing for Civica’s nearby pharmaceutical plant in Petersburg.
Whisk bakery owner reopening Blue Heron restaurant at Charles City marina
“The Blue Heron has been a constant in mine and my family’s life for 20-plus years. Lots of celebrations there, I’ve had a number of first dates there,” Whisk owner Billy Bryan said of his desire to take over the riverfront restaurant.
GRTC changing locations for planned Pulse terminus in western Henrico
GRTC confirmed this week it is planning a pair of Pulse stations at the intersection of Broad Street and Parham Road. That marks a change in direction from a nearby property on Old Parham Road that was recently purchased by the county.
VCU board OK’s demolition work for Grace Street dorm, MCV dentistry school projects
The university’s Board of Visitors provided formal approval for those steps as well as an updated six-year capital plan at its meeting last week. The board also voted to increase the tuition rate by 2.5% in the upcoming academic year.
Lego announces plans for massive distribution center in Prince George
As it pieces together a $1 billion factory in Chesterfield, the Danish toymaker has another sizable build in the works in a neighboring county.
Danish manufacturer Topsoe files formal plans for $400M plant in Chesterfield
Though it continues to take steps in planning for the facility, Topsoe said the uncertain outlook for the future of federal funding incentives has prompted it to slow the pace of the Chesterfield project’s development.
