A Libbie Avenue shopping center lands several leases, a company takes more than 93,000 square feet at Interport, and a pharmaceutical company expands by 10,000 square feet downtown.
Katie Demeria
VCU plans move into HDL building
The university is eyeing 45,000 square feet in HDL’s downtown headquarters as the bankrupt lab company continues to cut back on cost and space.
Fan apartment complex hits the market
A Monument Avenue apartment and office building has been listed for sale, and its current owners are pushing a condo conversion project.
HDL to begin hunt for buyer
The bankrupt medical firm got the court’s approval Tuesday to pursue a sale of its business and its assets, and a buyer should be approved in mid-September.
Lottery makes play for new HQ
As the state lottery prepares to lose its longtime home downtown, it has started on the hunt for a large space elsewhere in the Richmond area big enough to house its entire operation.
Lab law shakeup gives rise to health venture
With increased scrutiny on blood testing in light of a federal investigation, a local startup is stepping up to handle the process with an Uber-like mobile app.
Video shop starts sequel as nonprofit
After a successful crowdfunding campaign helped it hold onto its Strawberry Street home, one of the few video rental shops left standing will live on as a nonprofit organization.
The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for July 10, 2015
A Brazilian candy company grabs space at a Hanover office park, a Richmond apartment complex is sold, and a startup brewery sets up in Chesterfield County.
HDL reneges on VCU deal, trustee questions cash transfers
Wading through Chapter 11, the lab company has backed out of a $4 million funding deal with VCU, and a hearing Thursday raised questions about past payouts to shareholders.
Nonprofit fundraiser reaches halfway mark
Goodwill is well on its way to finishing a $3.5 million capital raise that will fund the expansion of its Southside employment center, which provides skills training and job search help.