This week’s patents include a modified polyethylene composition, smokeless products and a removable stroller cushion.
The R&D Dept.: Local patent roundup for 12.15.21
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The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 12.14.21
A law firm adds a partner, an architecture studio names two principals, plus new faces and promotions in finance, marketing, real estate, insurance and more.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 12.14.21
A downtown firm repeats as Adweek’s U.S. Agency of the Year, two national insurance companies get marketing help from Richmond, and a local agency does work for a COVID-19 testing firm.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 12.13.21
County governments consider real estate tax cuts, technology zones are floated in Richmond and Henrico, and several large developments are headed for votes.
Foreclosures: 12.13.21
This week’s list has over $5 million worth of property on the block in Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Goochland, New Kent, Petersburg, Hopewell and Powhatan. (BizSense Pro subscription required)
New Business Licenses: 12.10.21
This week’s licenses include restaurants, retail and real estate firms in Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield. (BizSense subscription required)
The Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 12.10.21
The purchase of a Henrico office park for $87 million was the week’s top sale and 5,711 square feet in Henrico was the week’s top lease.
The Docket: Local court roundup for 12.9.21
A medical billing firm claims $2.5 million in damages in a breach of purchase agreement. A solar panel firm says it is due nearly $300,000 for a project in Chesapeake. (BizSense Pro subscription required)
Breaking Ground: Local building permits for 12.8.21
This week’s top permit was $4.8 million for a 67-unit multifamily complex in Richmond. Permits include new homes in Chesterfield and various commercial projects. (BizSense Pro subscription required)
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 12.7.21
Two real estate firms name senior vice presidents, plus new faces and promotions in law, construction, finance and more.