A concert producer says the City of Richmond is not applying admission taxes in a uniform manner and wants a refund of $84,751.90. An auto repair shop claims damages of $500,000 for what it calls substandard roof work. The Docket is open for all BizSense Pro members.
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The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 5.29.19
This week’s patents include manganese scavengers for aviation fluid, high-yielding tobacco, and a sweetness enhancer.
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 5.28.19
A former attorney with the state AG’s office goes into private practice. A new arts and sciences dean at Virginia Union University. The veterans hospital and VCU’s cancer center share a cancer specialist. New faces in marketing, IT and more this week.
Foreclosures 5.28.19
Over $6 million worth of properties are on the block this week. The highest-priced home is in Hanover County’s Cedarlea Park subdivision. For the entire list, become a BizSense Pro member.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 5.28.19
A marketing firm geared toward public safety agencies finds more elbowroom in Ashland, a local shop launches a campaign marketing mayo, and an agency based in London opens an office downtown.
The Docket: Local court roundup for 5.23.19
A property owner claims Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority tenants are trashing her lots and seeks $1 million in compensation, and a healthcare company wants $500,000 in damages because it says a machine it ordered has never worked properly. The Docket is open for all BizSense Pro members.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 5.23.19
Insiders move shares at Altria, Apple Hospitality, Owens & Minor and Tredegar and more.
Breaking Ground: Local building permits for 5.22.19
This week Powhatan County joins the roundup with commercial and residential permits. Richmond reports a $6 million commercial permit. Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield counties report townhomes and more. For the entire list, become a BizSense Pro member.
Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 5.22.19
Startups Uzurv, a local transportation startup, closed on a $5 million Series A financing round. Lantera Labs, a consulting and adult education firm, launched six-week pilot courses on front-end development, data science, and marketing. Charlottesville-based agriculture startup Babylon Microfarms added operations within Hatch Kitchen at 2601 Maury St. in Manchester. Local coworking company Gather is… Read more »
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 5.21.19
Two new associates join a Henrico County law firm, and a new banking vice president are some of this week’s new faces in The Herd. Also new faces and promotions in real estate, construction and more.