Patents this week include a hyperspectral imaging system, autonomous collision guidance and an electric-powered birth bath.
The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 2.23.22
Richmond
Namesake partner parts ways with law firm, joins larger competitor
Co-founder Rob Kaplan has left Kaplan Voekler Cunningham & Frank and taken his securities practice to Whiteford Taylor & Preston.
Henrico-based CBD company expands offerings with product line for pets
VA Harvest co-founder Bill Wingfield said CBD helps manage inflammation and can have other beneficial effects on dogs and cats.
Development consultants now neighbors in rehabbed Grace Street building
The Art Deco-style structure now houses 10 apartments and storefront offices for Markham Planning and Sadler & Whitehead, the latter of which has changed ownership.
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 2.22.22
A law firm names a partner, plus new faces and promotions in real estate, accounting, construction, engineering, finance and more.
Foreclosures: 2.22.22
Auctions in Chesterfield, Hopewell, Henrico and Richmond. (BizSense Pro subscription required)
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 2.22.22
A shipping company debuts a collection at New York Fashion Week with help from a Richmond agency, a fiber optics firm hires a Richmond shop, and a local ad club reviews Super Bowl commercials.
Shake Shack coming to Richmond as part of Willow Place shopping center redevelopment
The burger chain’s first location in the region will be along Broad Street on the site of a boarded up former Applebee’s owned by Sauer Properties.
Succession planning, taxes led to flurry of year-end local business sales (Part 3)
Canadians made an offer an HVAC supply firm “couldn’t refuse” and a trio of investors stumbled upon a data interchange firm as the founder was pondering his future.
Drone attachment startup elevates sales effort with $350K capital raise
Ashland-based Linebird will use the funds primarily for marketing and product research.