The transformation of a Northside neighborhood anchor is nearly complete, as the renovated Highland Park Public School building welcomes its first residents this week.
Former Highland Park school reborn as apartments
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.
Reach him at (804) 308-2447 or jonathan@richmondbizsense.com.
Creative Q&A: BigTree goes against type
BizSense sat down with Heather and Nathan Simon to learn more about their approach to design, their blend of old and new, and how they weave their collection of old printing presses into their work.
Big rig in the sky goes digital
As if a tractor-trailer perched atop steel pylons wasn’t enough of an eye-catcher, the local auction house it advertises along Interstate 95 has added more reason for travelers to turn their heads.
Peninsula player moves into Richmond real estate scene
An established player in the Hampton Roads real estate market has arrived in Richmond with the help of two veteran local brokers.
Local acquisition adds to healthcare firm’s buying spree
An expansion-hungry behavioral healthcare company has picked up a fellow Richmond-based health services provider as its latest acquisition, with more deals in the works for the coming year.
Refinancing secured for local Section 8 housing
Two apartment complexes in Richmond’s Northside and East End will remain as Section 8 affordable housing properties after a recent commercial loan refinancing.
‘Pretty Girl’ writes new chapter
Walking away from a more lucrative career in medical device sales, a local first-time entrepreneur is looking to make an imprint on the stationery market.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 12.13.16
A local agency picks up an industry vet and multiple healthcare advertising awards, a media and research firm awards its latest Brandcenter scholarship, and several shops sign new clients and release new work in our latest roundup.
PFG acquires Massachusetts meat company
The local food distribution company has expanded its reach into New England, in a deal that closed mid-October.
Local companies strike deal to distribute ‘TreeDiaper’
A local environmental startup aimed at recycling disposable diapers is partnering with a Richmond distributor to get its product out into the national market.
