Local leaders in business and government converged on the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond this week for the Greater Richmond Partnership’s 22nd annual meeting.
Officials tout foreign investment in region
Jonathan Spiers
Jonathan joined BizSense in 2015 after a decade of reporting in Wilmington, N.C., and at the Henrico County Leader. The Virginia Tech grad covers government, real estate and other news.
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Elephant’s new stomping grounds create larger local footprint
A Henrico-based auto insurer is expanding its stomping grounds both nationally and locally, adding to its underwriting service area that includes Virginia, Maryland, Illinois and Texas.
Midlothian mixed-use project drags on
A decision on a much-scrutinized Midlothian mixed-use development won’t be made for at least another two months – nearly a year and a half since the project was first proposed.
Demo begins for new Manchester townhomes
The path is clearing for a dozen new townhomes that will add homeownership options in rental-heavy Manchester.
Downtime: Olympic hopeful aims higher
A former Richmond high school pole-vaulting standout, state record-setter and cancer survivor is setting her sights on the next summer Olympic games in Tokyo – and figuring out a financial game plan to get there in four years.
Papa’s penthouse sells for $1.3M
A Richmond developer’s custom-made Shockoe Slip penthouse has sold to a local couple for $1.35 million.
Plans for former American Tobacco, Buick sites in the works
Two new developments about a mile apart from each other are slated to bring a combined $80 million worth of investment and upwards of 400 more apartments to Manchester.
Lawyer lists Hampton Hills home for $1.69M
An attorney with a number of Richmond community ties has listed his West End home for nearly $1.7 million.
The Pitch: Marketing and advertising news for 8.9.16
A production studio takes home 17 Tellys, a local branding shop puts out its first international work, and several agencies pick up new clients and share new work in our latest ad and marketing news roundup.
Trees removed, mystery remains for West End mansion
While some recent tree-clearing has made the house more visible, the fate of the former West End home of imprisoned developer Justin French remains shrouded in mystery.