A Japanese artist will decorate a local marketing firm’s building with a massive mural this week as part of a campaign for VMFA’s new tattoo exhibit.
Mural marks start of tattoo exhibit
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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Ukrop condo project makes a comeback
After nearly abandoning the 70-unit condo building they opened in 2008, a trio of developers has seen the project make a full recovery from the recession with just one unit left on the market.
Unfinished 700-acre project faces auction
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The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for May 26, 2015
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Ad firm makes its mark on VMFA exhibit
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Downtown REIT goes public
A local real estate firm hit the NYSE Monday, finishing out its first day as a public company where it started – at $18 per share.
MWV announces new name
Downtown’s MeadWestvaco will soon be rebranded as it moves forward with a massive merger that would form the second-largest packaging firm in the country.
Proposed Ashland project hits another snag
A residential development proposed for 50 acres in Ashland that was first proposed more than a year ago is still in the hands of the town government and continues to face opposition.
Creative Q&A: ND&P’s Jimmy Ashworth
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