This week’s installment features thoughts from Atlantic Union Bank CEO John Asbury, construction executive Mark Hourigan and Buskey Cider co-owner Elle Correll.
Pep Talk RVA: Managing and morale boosting in the time of coronavirus (Episode 2)
Michael Schwartz
Michael Schwartz is the editor of Richmond BizSense, and covers banking, lawsuits, finance, M&A and golf. He can be reached at [email protected] or 804-855-1037.
Local bank plans new Henrico HQ for finance division
The bank will trade digs downtown in favor of a from-scratch, 25,000-square-foot building on land it just purchased near the airport.
BizSense events going virtual
We’re proud to introduce BizSense Assembly, a series of online panel discussions that every Wednesday will put readers face-to-face with a slate of local leaders talking about how the coronavirus is affecting specific industries in Richmond.
Social distancing workaround: Local lender launches drive-up closing table
A lot of otherwise run-of-the-mill tasks are proving to be trickier than usual in the age of coronavirus. That apparently includes closing on a mortgage.
Pep Talk RVA: Managing and morale boosting in the time of coronavirus
From virtual karaoke to virtual coffee talks, we’re talking to the leaders of local companies, asking them what they’re telling their employees, what they’re hearing from their workers and things they’re doing to boost morale, allay their fears and maintain some semblance of normal productivity.
Implosion date set for Dominion Energy tower downtown
With the economy in large craters at the hands of a microscopic force, a different, more visible sort of implosion is set to take place May 30 on a particular block of downtown Richmond.
Golf simulator venue opens in Westchester Commons
Kyle and Josh Engelken aren’t letting the coronavirus scare prevent them from leaping into the golf business.
How’s your office handling the coronavirus scare? Share your experiences
Calling all local businesses and workers to share how your place of employment is managing the ever-changing situation. Let’s get the discussion going.
Special counsel hired to pursue potential litigation in LeClairRyan bankruptcy
The trustee overseeing the bankruptcy liquidation of toppled Richmond law firm LeClairRyan has brought in some hired guns.
Chase Bank gets go-ahead for Short Pump branch in former Matchbox restaurant
The banking giant expects to open the 4,000-square-foot branch in August. It will be its second Richmond-area location, with others in the works.