Office bracket pools have been turned upside down thanks to the University of Richmond and VCU’s run to the Sweet Sixteen. Some great statistics from ESPN show just how unlikely of a run this has been for Richmond’s new favorite sports teams and just how bad it has been for bracket pickers. Of the 5.9… Read more »
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Cinderella comes to town
Richmond has suddenly become the capital of the college basketball universe. And that has some major business implications for both schools as they try and get the most out of the national exposure and hoopla.
Fans’ dreams take flight, but can their wallets?
With two teams from Richmond playing in the Sweet Sixteen, students and alumni in the area are busy making travel plans.
A week before tipoff, sports bars get a win
College hangouts are the place to be to watch the NCAA tournament, and some restaurants are doing record business.
Land deal pending for Jackson Ward hotel
A South Carolina developer is a step closer to building a new hotel in Jackson Ward.
Coup attempt backfires
Commonwealth Biotechnologies removes its board chairman.
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 3.16.11
New hires in advertising and finance, plus a longtime regional head of a REIT is moving to Texas as his firm consolidates its offices in Virginia.
The Herd: New hires, promotions and departures for 3.9.11
Moves in advertising, banking, health care and local government, including a new police chief in Henrico.
Office romance
Richmond couples offer a glimpse into what it’s like to work with your spouse.
33 needs, but an idea’s not one
The Illuminated Ventures Project is one of 147 burgeoning companies spread across five countries listed on a new crowd-funding website.