The local chapter of a national design association is hosting a one-day conference aimed at growing creative businesses. AIGA Richmond is putting on Position, a conference this Saturday that will involve networking and presentations by speakers from around the country. The Martin Agency, Adobe, Skillshare and Shuttershock are among the event’s sponsors, and speakers include… Read more »
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Marketing firm takes a ‘Slice’ out of Shockoe Bottom
Keeping step with its neighbor and industry peer, a recent addition to Shockoe Bottom is broadening its marketing focus with a new name and division devoted to small businesses. Red Orange Studio, formerly Red Orange Design, has launched Slice, an internal division aimed at providing packaged design and marketing services for small business clients. The… Read more »
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 4.26.16
Several agencies report new hires and promotions, a Manchester design shop rebrands itself, and an Innsbrook-based firm marks 15 years with a variety of work.
Belize-bound couple lists Grace Street B&B
An historic Fan District house that for years has been used as a bed and breakfast has been put on the market. The 8,000-square-foot Grace Manor Inn at 1853 W. Grace St. was listed April 5 for $1.14 million. Chris Small of Small & Associates Real Estate has the listing. Owners Albert and Dawn Schick,… Read more »
Creative Q&A: The ‘N’ and ‘D’ in ndp
When the staff at ndp found out their agency’s founders had been named Ad Persons of the Year by the Richmond Ad Club, they had life-size cutouts made up of the duo that, for the first time in their 32-year partnership, put Susan Dubuque and Roger Neathawk at the same height. “She’s finally as tall… Read more »
Gateway Plaza takes top honors at local real estate awards
Richmond’s newest office tower can stand a little taller. Gateway Plaza, the 18-story building completed last year at 120 S. Ninth St. by Chicago-based developer Clayco, was named Project of the Year at the Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate’s 15th annual awards ceremony Tuesday evening. Held at The Country Club of Virginia, the… Read more »
Startup uses tax day for its ‘Painless’ launch
A nascent company that recently expatriated from the Richmond startup scene for a dip in a larger capital pool has hit yet another milestone: the launch of its product to the general public. Today, one day after the filing deadline for IRS tax returns, Painless1099 is launching an initial free version of its service that… Read more »
The Herd: New hires and promotions for 4.19.16
Moves this week in real estate, banking, education, higher ed, investments and more.
Air sports park swinging into Short Pump
Short Pump has shopping. It has restaurants. Now a local developer wants to bring trampolines, zip lines and climbing walls to the busy commercial district. An investor group that includes local development firm Stanley Shield Partnership is planning a 40,000-square-foot adventure sports facility at 205 Towne Center West Boulevard, just west of Short Pump Town… Read more »
The Herd: New hires, promotions and departures for April 12, 2016
Two COOs step up to the top spot in their respective companies and a new police chief in Henrico County are just some of the new hires and promotions this week.