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 [email protected].

Final phase of FoxCreek underway

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A 475-acre development 10 years in the making is entering its final phase. Locally based TerraForge Communities broke ground this month on Greenwich Walk at FoxCreek, the third and final section of the expansive residential project off Hull Street Road in Chesterfield County. Marketed for residents 55 and up, Greenwich Walk will consist of 450… Read more »

Career fair puts odds in Brandcenter grads’ favor

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It’s that time of the year again when the VCU Brandcenter becomes ground zero for recruiters looking to hire the latest additions to the creative industry workforce. About 225 recruiters from such companies as Facebook, Foursquare and Volkswagen descended on the graduate school Wednesday and Thursday to meet with this year’s class of 101 graduates…. Read more »

$10M self-storage facility approved for Short Pump spot

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A piece of land that for years has struggled to secure a commercial user – despite its location in bustling Short Pump – is finally slated for development. Three acres of a 4-acre property between Interstate 64 and Tom Leonard Drive this month received the endorsement of the Henrico County Planning Commission to house a… Read more »

Group looks to highlight Richmond’s creative industry

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The local chapter of a national design association is hosting a one-day conference aimed at growing creative businesses. AIGA Richmond is putting on Position, a conference this Saturday that will involve networking and presentations by speakers from around the country. The Martin Agency, Adobe, Skillshare and Shuttershock are among the event’s sponsors, and speakers include… Read more »

Pair of $2M homes hit the market

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Two colonial-style homes with price tags topping $2 million hit the market the same day this month – one of them returning at a reduced price. A five-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 6500 Westham Station Road, on a hill overlooking Huguenot Road at the northern end of the Huguenot Bridge, was listed at $2.59 million. And… Read more »

Squirrels, city, VCU spark new stadium talks

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The fly ball that’s resulted from the years-long debate over moving or replacing The Diamond appears to be dropping toward the Boulevard – beyond the stadium’s fence. But it’s not a home run, yet. On Tuesday, a joint release from Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones, the Richmond Flying Squirrels and VCU Athletics announced the three parties… Read more »

Marketing firm takes a ‘Slice’ out of Shockoe Bottom

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Keeping step with its neighbor and industry peer, a recent addition to Shockoe Bottom is broadening its marketing focus with a new name and division devoted to small businesses. Red Orange Studio, formerly Red Orange Design, has launched Slice, an internal division aimed at providing packaged design and marketing services for small business clients. The… Read more »

Quirk pulls the curtain off bar with a view

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The two-year development of Quirk Hotel was fittingly capped off this weekend with the opening of its rooftop bar. The boutique hotel and art gallery at 201 W. Broad St. held a soft opening over the weekend for the two-terraced rooftop, which features a bar with food service, dozens of plush chairs and couches, and… Read more »

Belize-bound couple lists Grace Street B&B

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An historic Fan District house that for years has been used as a bed and breakfast has been put on the market. The 8,000-square-foot Grace Manor Inn at 1853 W. Grace St. was listed April 5 for $1.14 million. Chris Small of Small & Associates Real Estate has the listing. Owners Albert and Dawn Schick,… Read more »