This week’s patents include an adjustable dosing dispenser, an e-cigarette, and a new method for authenticating a caller.
The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 7.29.20
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The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 7.28.20
A law firm changes its name and expands. Hopewell names an economic development partnership executive director. New faces in finance, services and entertainment.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 7.28.20
A national campaign brings a local art director and her activist mother together for a TV spot, a Richmond photographer lands the cover of an industry annual that includes awards for his work, and cannonball trophies are awarded in this year’s virtual Richmond Show.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 7.27.20
Hundreds of acres are involved in proposed changes to an enterprise zone involving two localities, Petersburg pads its coffers with fund balance gains, and Richmond takes some time on a proposed name change for Jeff Davis Highway.
New Business Licenses: 7.24.20
Henrico reports a new Asian fusion restaurant. Chesterfield has a license for a kids’ science camp. For all of this week’s new licenses, become a BizSense Pro member.
The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 7.24.20
The $1.04 million sale of 25 acres in Goochland is the top sale. The lease of 10,000-square feet office space in downtown Richmond is the top lease.
The Docket: Local court roundup for 7.23.20
A tenant says he is due $5 million from an office park association over a roof dispute. A contractor says a defendant failed to provide demolition services for a project in Petersburg, claiming $761,000 in damages. BizSense Pro members get full access.
Breaking Ground: Local building permits for 7.22.20
A cathedral in Henrico heads permits this week., and plenty of activity abound in Chesterfield, Hanover and Richmond. For the entire list, become a BizSense Pro member.
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 7.21.20
A bank president and CEO announces he’s stepping down, and his replacement is named. A consulting firm names a managing director. New faces in real estate, technology and more.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 7.20.20
Business assistance programs roll out in Ashland and Hanover County, a Hanover mine is switching operators, and Chesterfield plans how it will allocate more than $20 million in remaining CARES Act funding.