A busy news week was capped by tales of a golf entrepreneur, a grocer’s controversial Hanover industrial project and a restaurateur’s efforts to bounce back after falling victim to a franchise scam.
BizSense Rewind: Top 5 stories for July 30-Aug. 5
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The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 8.6.21
A 3.3-acre property for $2.95 million in Henrico was the week’s top sale and 22,500 square feet in Chesterfield was the top lease.
The Docket: Local court roundup for 8.5.21
An executor claims care firm employees took $900,000 from a client’s bank account. A former bank executive claims he is due nearly $700,000. BizSense Pro members have access to the full docket.
Breaking Ground: Local building permits for 8.4.21
A $4.5 million addition and renovation for Chesterfield’s parks and rec office. Work continues in Manchester and Scott’s Addition. For the entire list of permits, become a BizSense Pro member.
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 8.3.21
The CEO of the BBB is retiring, the ICA names and promotes curators, plus news faces in real estate, insurance, marketing and a number of boards.
Foreclosures: 8.2.21
A million dollar home in Richmond’s West End is back on the block. For the entire list of foreclosures, become a BizSense Pro member.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 8.2.21
Chesterfield sets public hearing on shopping center purchase, two mixed-use developments are approved, and Richmond seeks public input on how to spend pandemic relief funds.
Guest opinion: More thoughts on using part of the Coliseum for amphitheater
By Stefan Calos My first installment on this topic generated a lot of interest. Under the preliminary plan outlined by the City of Richmond, the Coliseum would be demolished. An open space for outdoor gatherings, with a parking garage underneath, would take the place of the building. My point remains that such a space could… Read more »
BizSense Rewind: Top 5 stories for 7.23-7.30
In case you missed it, this week’s news included Chesterfield County’s plans for the aging Spring Rock Green shopping center, the latest chapter in the downfall of a prominent lawyer, a new riverfront brewery, and more.
New Business Licenses: 7.30.21
An occupational therapist in Chesterfield and a foot and ankle specialist in Henrico. To get all of this week’s licenses, become a BizSense Pro member.