Monthly Archives: March 2009 »
Body Politic crew keeps high profile on Monument Ave
The film crew for the new CW pilot “The Body Politic” that is filming in Richmond was highly visible yesterday as they set up shop off of Monument Ave near the Lee Monument. The
Read More »First Market Bank bought by Union Bankshares
Richmond-based First Market Bank was acquired by Union Bankshares Corp. in an all-stock deal valued at about $100 million. The new holding company will move its headquarters from Bowling Green to Richmond, although that
Read More »Biotech center raises funds for foreign investment
A private-investment fund being raised for the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park will provide support to international companies that want to add their presence to the research center
Read More »NewsFeeds 3.31.09
S&K pays off credit line (Times-Dispatch) S&K Famous Brands has paid off a credit line used in bankruptcy and can continue operating without the looming threat of liquidation — for now. Gov. Kaine seeks
Read More »Program to help small businesses with health care costs
The Independent Insurance Agents of Virginia has endorsed Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) and Asset Protection Group to help their members and clients.
Read More »Q&A: In the driver’s seat (a used seat)
Not everyone is hunkering down. EverDrive, a Chesterfield business that serves as the Match.com of used car parts, hired 10 workers in March and is looking to bring on five more. In April, the
Read More »Chesterfield Honda dealership runs into legal snafu for new location
Pearson Honda ran into a legal issue last week when it asked the Chesterfield Planning Commission for site plan approval to relocate its dealership to Hull Street Road on 12 acres in the southwest
Read More »NewsFeeds 3.30.09
Dominion Virginia Power to raise rates? (Times-Dispatch) Dominion Virginia Power will ask the State Corporation Commission this week for its first base-rate increase in 17 years. With tens of millions of dollars likely at
Read More »Richmond gets tossed from the Top Ten
Harsh. Forbes’ new list of best metro areas for business and careers is out, and Richmond is ranked 39. That isn’t terrible considering there are 200 cities on the list, but it is quite a
Read More »EastCoast Entertainment Aquires Daniel Entertainment Group
Daniel Entertainment Group represents and books live entertainment for special events and private parties. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the agency has a prominent business position throughout the Southeast
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