Business
Richmond Economy Still Creating Jobs
Unemployment may be up but the Richmond regional economy is still creating jobs. You can thank state and local government for that.
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Business
'Expo'dite Your Business
Want to know where to put your marketing dollars? Come to the 4th annual Retail Marketing Expo, where advertising, media and technology meet.
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News
Approving 'The Plan'
Commission sends Downtown Master Plan for City Council review.
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Economic Development
Existing Businesses First
Business First Greater Richmond and its partners recently won a major award for its regional approach to servicing the needs of existing businesses.
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CommunityFocus
Kids Beautifying Blight
Sixth Street Marketplace has been an eyesore for years but local kids and artists have given it a fresh look, at least until the wrecking ball finishes it off.
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News
Hearing the Plan
Many had the chance to listen and speak on amended Downtown Master Plan this week.
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Henrico Citizen
Despite Concerns, Wyndham Expansion Approved
Henrico's largest residential community is about to get even bigger.
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Expansions & Relocations
Farrell Confirms Dominion Plans to Build New Nuke
Old party line: No decision has been made to add a third reactor at North Anna. New party line: The company is "trying very hard to build one."
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Business
Designing for Quality of Life
Designforum, a start-up architecture firm in Jackson Ward, rides growing interest in New Urbanism design.
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Business
New Levels of Video Game Addiction Coming to Richmond
No longer will gaming addicts have to huddle alone in their darkened rooms to play the latest titles from Play Station or Xbox. Soon they'll be able to buy, sell, trade, socialize and play tournaments at Play N Trade in Carytown.
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The C-Suite
Scheeler to Take Helm of Richmond Chamber
The new CEO of the Greater Richmond Chamber brings experience as head of the Tampa Chamber.
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Expansions & Relocations
Virtual Ports Locates U.S. Headquarters in Richmond
The promising Israeli start-up, which aims to revolutionize minimally invasive surgery, will run its U.S. operations out of the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park.
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Expansions & Relocations
Williams Bridge to Consolidate Manufacturing in Richmond
Manassas steel-girder manufacturer to cut costs by designating Richmond facility as its primary production facility.
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Expansions & Relocations
GVA Advantis to Expand Richmond Operations
The new owners of GVA Advantis plan to expand operations throughout the Southeastern U.S., including the Richmond market where it is a leading player in the commercial real estate sector.
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Business
Richmond's Food Affordability Crisis
The cost of living in the Richmond region is a tad more expensive than the national average. The most expensive category is not housing, not health care ... it's groceries!
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News
Bulldozers Flush Families From Dove Court
As the RRHA moves its revitalization project in, Dove Court residents have to move out and find a new place to live before the end of this summer.
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Economic Development
Biotech Park Approaches "Critical Mass"
A commercialization initiative tied to Israeli biotech and medical-device companies could make Richmond the entry point of choice for foreign life science companies seeking to enter the U.S. market.
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WORKMAGAZINE
Innovators
WORKMAGAZINE profiles some of Richmond's brightest innovators. This time: Pauline Stevens' Elations.
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Henrico Citizen
Fresh, Green and North
The recently opened Lakeside Farmers' Market gives Northsiders a new place to get their local veggies.
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News
Chesterfield Co. Seeks Hike in Proffers
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on May 28 to consider raising proffers on new homes in the county by 48 percent.
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