Hanover County presents its proposed budget for the coming fiscal year and Henrico votes on a $50 million development proposed in the county’s Westwood area.
Jonathan Spiers
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 2.12.19
An area child development nonprofit gets a PSA from a previous collaborator, a downtown-based bank gets local rebranding help ahead of a $500 million acquisition, and area governments team up on an opioid awareness campaign.
Police equestrian center bids come in $1M over budget
Efforts to provide a new home for the Richmond Police Mounted Unit have hit a hurdle, as preliminary bids for a planned equestrian center to replace the unit’s stables on Brook Road all came in at more than $1 million over budget.
Developer: Plans for old Northside bank building are progressing
A prominent property along Brookland Park Boulevard that some observers say is holding back the corridor’s potential remains on track for redevelopment, according to its owner.
Coliseum shuttered as its fate remains in limbo
The City of Richmond – which is mulling a redevelopment project that would replace the arena – effectively closed the aging, money-losing venue, without announcement or fanfare, at the start of this year.
Executives’ house swap among top January sales
The interim CEO of a local Fortune 500 company purchased the Hermitage Country Club home of the former head of Elephant Auto Insurance.
Area homebuilders recognized at annual trade event
The Richmond area’s perennial homebuilding leader retained its foothold at the top by a long shot last year, taking top honors at the Home Building Association of Richmond’s annual forecast seminar.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 2.4.19
Planning commissions meet this week in Goochland and Richmond, and a look ahead to upcoming agendas in Chesterfield and Henrico. Main Street Homes’ plan for up to 157 houses in Centerville is up for review this week.
Downtime: Nigel Williams tackles free agency and a finance career
When Nigel Williams huddles with friends to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, the local financial professional and former Hokies defensive lineman will be doing so with a unique perspective – that of an NFL free agent.
RRHA mulling proposals for apartment rehabs, new development
As it looks to unload much of its land holdings in Blackwell, Richmond’s public housing agency is moving forward with two initiatives likewise aimed at developing its properties for private ownership.