A local freight company is joining this year’s NASCAR races with the sponsorship of a rookie driver’s car, putting its logo in the spotlight at two RIR races and several more at other tracks.
Trucking company hits the racetrack
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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Equestrian estate listed for $4M
Another multimillion-dollar home has hit the market in Manakin-Sabot, this time a 45-acre estate that includes a guest home, tavern, pool and equestrian facilities.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for April 23, 2015
A local tech company signs first revenue-generating contract; a downtown REIT is buying back $4M worth of its shares; and proxy season continues as more executive pay packages are disclosed.
Chesterfield’s immense home project steps into builder spotlight
An ongoing development spanning 900 acres in Chesterfield County is churning out hundreds of new home lots in a bounce back from the recession. And a few of those homes will be on display at the upcoming annual Homerama event.
East End slated for string of new homes
A local developer plans to add a new batch of single-family homes to the East End, targeting first-time buyers with prices below $150,000.
MWV sues feds for $47M
MeadWestvaco is suing the U.S. Treasury for $47 million, claiming it was shorted more than half of what it’s owed in economic stimulus money related to a massive Virginia energy complex.
Hail to the … Navigators?
Two groups of students at VCU’s Brandcenter have come up with solutions to the Redskins’ identity crisis. And the school intends to get the ideas in front of team officials.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for April 16, 2015
Altria, Brink’s and First Capital Bancorp disclose executive compensations; two dozen CarMax executives and directors cash out stock options or acquired or dispose of shares; and Community Bankers Trust reports interest and dividend income down, net income up in 2014.
Work begins at 60-home Forest Hill project
Working on a rare piece of undeveloped land within the city, a developer is beginning site work on the first batch of townhomes set to rise in Forest Hill.
Justin French mansion back on auction block
The convicted developer’s grand West End home – now a massive eyesore condemned by the city – is once again scheduled for auction as its owner serves his 16-year sentence.
