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This is the fourth installment of our Pep Talk feature, letting leaders of local companies tell us in their own words how they and their employees are faring with the COVID-19 pandemic. This week features Dave Perno, Jayme Swain, and John Cario.

If the nearly empty terminals weren’t enough of an indicator, the latest traffic counts released this week for Richmond International Airport show the pandemic’s impacts were worse than previously thought.

Brewing has been one of the fastest growing industries in Richmond in recent years – until coronavirus arrived. For the fifth installment of BizSense Assembly, join a lively online panel of some of the biggest names in the local beer scene as they discuss how they and their competitors have been hit by the virus… Read more »

From providing temporary housing for displaced families to overflow capacity for hospitals in need of beds, several hotels and motels are opening their doors to whatever business they can get, while also playing a part in responding to the crisis.

The next episode of BizSense’s live weekly online panel discussion series is taking shape, as we’ll look into how the local retail sector is handling the coronavirus downturn. Confirmed Panelists: Dan Hargett – principal, Rebkee Kevin Reardon – co-owner, Franco’s Fine Clothier Connie Jordan Nielsen – retail broker, Thalhimer Liza Borches – president and CEO… Read more »

This week’s installment features thoughts from VMFA’s Alex Nyerges; Susie Fife, CEO of Red Orange Studio; and Brian Haug, regional manager, Long & Foster Real Estate.

This week’s installment features thoughts from Richmond Sports Backers’ Jon Lugbill, Yebo’s Robyn Zacharias and M.L. Bell Construction’s Mike Bell.

This week’s installment features thoughts from Atlantic Union Bank CEO John Asbury, construction executive Mark Hourigan and Buskey Cider co-owner Elle Correll.

“Our industry, we were the first shut down, and we will be the last to reopen, because what we do is big gatherings of people.”

We’re proud to introduce BizSense Assembly, a series of online panel discussions that every Wednesday will put readers face-to-face with a slate of local leaders talking about how the coronavirus is affecting specific industries in Richmond.