On Saturday, July 25 from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Crown Acura-Richmond and UNOS will co-host “Celebrate Life” an event to encourage people to become organ donors and raise awareness of UNOS and the importance of organ donation.
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Commercial brokerage disbanding
Seven GVA Advantis brokers left the troubled firm last week and are starting an affiliate of a new firm. Leading the pack is Charles Polk, who was GVA’s all-time top-producing broker.
Area apartment vacancy rising
Real estate researcher Reis Inc. reported last week that the national apartment vacancy rate reached 7.5 percent in the second quarter; the rate for Richmond was higher at 8.1 percent. But Patrick McCloud, president of the Central Virginia Apartment Association, said despite the record high vacancy levels Richmond is holding up well and that the rental market is showing signs of improvement.
Just around the corner
Development of the next retail complex at Short Pump is back on schedule.
Death rate high for heart attack victims at VCU
A study by the government’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid did a survey of 4,200 hospitals nationwide. The study showed that VCU Medical Center had 19.8 percent death rate for people who are admitted with heart attacks
Will turn of calendar signal new page for Richmond area?
As a new fiscal year begins, “green shoots” might be sprouting through the economy’s cracks. Then again, more than 20,000 workers are drawing unemployment benefits in the region, and bankruptcy filings are increasing by the month. In this piece, RBS takes a hard look at the economic indicators.
Heard on the Street: BofA data center
Bank of America is likely relocating a data center to Richmond, bringing around 200 jobs.
Baseball debate turning into a full season of speculation
As soon as it seems dead in the water, the baseball debate in Richmond keeps coming back. Charlie Diradour extended his hand in peace today to those in the opposite dugout at a news conference he called. Connecticut, the giant Indian sculpture, looked down over the scene, a thick layer of pollen dusted over its… Read more »
NewsFeeds 6.30.09
Former Henrico construction firm employee pleads guilty to embezzlement (Times-Dispatch) But a simple request from a supervisor over a missing file turned up a long-running embezzlement scheme that saw Denis ring up at least $200,000 in purchases that she simply approved for payment. Norfolk comes to aid of downtown (Inside Business) Construction in downtown Norfolk… Read more »
New networking organization connects Short Pump businesses
When Stan Bohanon moved to Richmond from Williamsburg, there were plenty of networking groups to choose from all over town. But Bohanon had the vision of building a different kind of networking organization. He’s now the Founder and President of the recently-organized Glen Allen Business & Professional Association.