Is Chesterfield sports facility a quixotic quest?
Each time Steve Burton talks about SportsQuest, his plan sounds more ambitious. But as Burton’s enthusiasm and concept have grown, so have the project’s price tag and the skepticism of the local business community.
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Monday Q&A: Rockin’ and rollin’ at Plaza Bowl
Plaza Bowl has the scent of every other bowling alley: sanitizer and snack food. Jim Szilagyi moved to Richmond for that smell. Well, that plus duckpin bowling.
Shopping-bag tax proposed
Grocery shopping would be pricier — but Virginia’s environment would be cleaner — under a proposed state tax …
Small-screen appearances mean big business
Four Richmond businesses have used the national spotlight to sell their brands and boost their exposure beyond Richmond. …
IT firm crosses Mississippi
A local IT/web consulting firm is opening an office in Minneapolis after two years of enviable growth.
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 2.5.10
Three Way Logistics leased 85,420 square feet at 4810 Eubank Road in Henrico. And HR firm Staff Focus …
The Pipeline: Commercial Real Estate Round Up for 2.5.10
Three Way Logistics leased 85,420 square feet at 4810 Eubank Road in Henrico. And HR firm Staff Focus …
Business Licenses for 12.4.10
Best names this week: Estatescapes and Whistle While U Work.
The Herd: New hires and promotions for 2.3.10
A financer leaves for North Carolina, and the Better Business Bureau and Virginia Historical Society announce new board …
Foreclosures for 2.2.10
This week the foreclosed properties have been arranged by county.
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Ukrop’s deal is done
The new owners of Ukrop’s have begun operating the 25 stores it bought from the Richmond grocery chain.
VCU appoints new School of Business dean
Today the university announced Ed Grier as the school’s permanent successor to Michael Sensnowitz, who stepped down in July as dean of the college. Since that time David J. Urban has been …
Guest Opinion: Obama’s latest plan might not help
President Obama’s proposal to allocate $30 billion of unspent stimulus money to support lending to small businesses is a nice gesture, but small business needs equity, too. And although small businesses certainly …
More than 300 people enjoyed the sights and sounds of Italy Friday at a fundraising event Friday evening that was made possible by generous sponsorship of local companies.
Richmond production studio celebrates 20th year of growthOn Hold Marketing has been helping businesses and practices turn “telephone hold time” into a better experience for their callers.
We’ve posted a few photos from our big event “The Future of News” last Thursday. More than 200 attended.
NewsFeeds 2.8.10
Dominion looks to define its role in offshore wind (Inside Business)
With the recent formation of the Virginia Beach-based Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition or VOW, a bigger push is being made to bring together the economic, industrial and political facets involved in developing the industry locally. Those involved are looking to Dominion, as the region’s monopoly power provider, for direction about what step needs to be taken next.
Rash of retirements push Social Security to brink (USA Today)
Social Security’s annual surplus nearly evaporated in 2009 for the first time in 25 years as the recession led hundreds of thousands of workers to retire or claim disability.
How to Suceed in the Age of Going Solo (WSJ)
Anybody can become a consultant. But not everybody does it well. Here’s what you need to know to thrive.
Reinventing the Local TV Ad (Inc.)
A new website celebrates the spirit of quirky TV commercials produced by local businesses.
