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The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 4.14.20

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A campaign to support restaurants affected by COVID-19 gets an assist from a local film production house and sound studio, several shops pitch in on a neighborhood business group rebrand, and a state media company gets a new ad campaign and airs a public TV show produced partially in Richmond.

The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.13.20

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Richmond sells nine figures’ worth of public utility bonds and reduces its debt service through bond refinancing, a packed agenda in Henrico includes a hearing on the county’s proposed budget, and an NFL player native to Richmond donates $100,000 to support city relief efforts.

New Business Licenses: 4.10.20

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Chesterfield reports a new sub shop and Henrico has a staffing firm on the list. All the localities have various construction and trades firms and janitorial services. For the entire list, become a BizSense Pro member.

The DeedBook: Local property transfers for 4.10.20

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A $12 million sale of a bus terminal in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition leads sales. Three apartment deals totaling $7 million in Richmond’s East End comes in second. Access to past, present and future Deedbooks for BizSense Pro members.

Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 4.9.20

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Proxy season is in full bloom, with this week’s top paid exec earning a total package valued at $15.4 million. Plus a local banker sends a letter to shareholders sharing his thoughts on potential impact of the virus downturn.

The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 4.8.20

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This week’s new ideas include an oral tobacco product, cryptographic authentication of contactless cards, and high buoyancy composite materials.

Foreclosures: 4.6.20

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It’s auction lite this week as foreclosures slow down in the shadow of COVID-19. BizSense Pro members can access the list.