Mostly industrial patents this week, including packaging innovations from MeadWestvaco and Philip Morris.
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Racing firm drafts on competitor’s domain
When a popular website became available, Chesterfield-based Stock Car Products saw a green flag.
RIC ? Southwest
Discount airline Southwest is the new belle of the ball in Richmond.
Investment firm sells stake in itself
A local investment firm run by a former manager of the University of Richmond endowment has always turned away potential acquirers, until now.
Richmond drug maker merges with N.J. company
The deal brings a new drug under Insmed’s control.
They just keep suing and suing and suing
Two former giants of the Richmond business scene are still kicking from the grave.
Trading Day: Inside SEC filings for 12.2.10
Lots of insider trades this week, including a chairman at Markel who sold $2 million in stock.
Grief camp gets lesson in communication
A local nonprofit was founded to help sooth kids in mourning, but lately the Richmond-based organization has been working to calm its own supporters.
Markel CEO to receive medical treatment
Alan Kirshner will likely be out two months for unspecified medical reasons.
‘We paid 95 percent less than they paid’
A local private equity group is doubling down on its hunch that magazines are poised for a comeback. At least, certain types of magazines.