It’s almost all legal this week. Three lobbyists leave LeClairRyan for another firm. Plus lots of new associates are starting at a big Richmond firm.
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NewsFeeds 1.20.10
The RoomStore shares issued to Heilig-Meyers creditors (Times-Dispatch) Companies usually go public to raise money. But the latest Richmond-area firm to take that route has issued shares to settle an old debt — an obligation owed by someone else. There’s no cure like a win streak (Virginia Gazette) William & Mary’s basketball team has had… Read more »
The Herd, new hires and departures for 1.13.10
A 28-year-old Richmond model is kicked off “The Bachelor” for allegedly having a relationship with one of the dating show’s producers. Plus, new hires in law, accounting, hospitality and investing.
Monday Q&A: Yellow jackets take sting out of staffing
This week, BizSense chats with a savvy entrepreneur who handles a service that most colleges and event operators are thrilled to get off their plates. Dan Schmitt’s company, RMC Events, has more than 1,000 employees.
200 more apartments coming to Shockoe Bottom
The project had been in the planning and financing stages for about three years, but the development company just closed on the property about two weeks ago.
Drunk on school spirit?
There might be a new must-have item for tailgating at college football games this year. Bud Light is selling college-themed cans in the colors of the dear old alma mater, but the promotion is causing a ruckus off the field. Brown Distributing, which handles Bud Light, said it has four college-themed cans. The company said… Read more »
Deeds takes a look at Richmond’s green economy
A new solar installation at VCU attracted gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds to take a closer look and meet with Cityspace Solar owners Blue Crump and Justin French.
Richmond leads country in one slice of job growth
Health-care and education jobs in Richmond have increased by 10 percent, the highest percentage growth in the country. The region added 8,000 jobs in those sectors since last year.
Your statistics are turning me on
The world of statistics is turning sexy?
Retail vacancy continues to rise
Vacancy for retail space in Richmond rose to almost 7 percent at the end of the second quarter. And that could mean banks might soon start taking back some retail properties if tenants don’t start signing leases soon. Meanwhile tenants who do sign leases are getting bigger discounts than six months ago.