Breaking Ground: Local building permits for 7.10.24

TypeAddressAmountFiling DateDescriptionContractorHanoverCommercial10380 Morse Code Drive$736,3486/12/2024NewE J Wade ConstructionCommercial9178 Chamberlayne Road$720,0006/3/2024AlterationB & L ConstructionCommercial16000 Theme Park Way$808,6386/24/2024NewThe Whiting-Turner ContractingCommercial16000
Read MoreDeveloper Jay Nichols eyes new office building in Libbie-Patterson area

The site was once the home to longtime local bookshop Book People. (Mike Platania photo)A familiar developer in the Libbie-Patterson area is plotting his next project in the neighborhood. Jay Nichols is in the early planning stages of three-story, 15,000-square-foot office building at 536 Granite Av
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Read More The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 7.9.24

Pam Lepley, senior advisor to the president of Virginia Commonwealth University, has announced her retirement.Chunyan Shuai joined Kaufman & Canoles as an associate in the commercial and mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances practice groups.W. Davis Powell joined Byrne Canaan Law as a partne
Read MoreThe Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 7.9.24

An ad from Atlantic Union Bank’s new campaign.Atlantic Union Bank launched a new marketing campaign by Maryland-based RP3 Agency. Called “Any Way You Bank,” the campaign spans television, social media, radio, out-of-home, digital and other channels including streaming audio and podcasts across the R
Read MoreActivation Capital CEO steps down amid planning for downtown Innovation Center

Chandra Briggman is departing Activation Capital after four years as CEO. (Images courtesy Activation Capital)The head of Activation Capital is out after a four-year run, while the fate of the group’s long-planned development project she had championed appears to be in question.Chandra Briggman, who
Read MoreLaw firm moves: Whiteford expands downtown, Woods Rogers completes post-merger rebrand

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston’s logo greets visitors on its new 20th floor space in Two James Center. (BizSense file photo)A Baltimore-based law firm is adding some extra square footage for its growing Richmond office.Whiteford Taylor & Preston, which already occupies the entire 17th floor at Two Jame
Read MoreEast Coast Appliance plugs in new Henrico outpost, eyes more local stores

East Coast Appliance has opened a new store at 9101 W. Broad St. in the Tuckernuck Commons shopping center. The building was formerly occupied by David’s Bridal. (Jack Jacobs photo)Three years after opening its first local store in Chesterfield, a Hampton Roads-based appliance retailer has added its
Read MoreRichmond to get its first Sweetgreen restaurant

Sweetgreen is taking over the space next to Monkee’s clothing store and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. (Photo by Mike Platania)A national restaurant chain has chosen Carytown for its local market debut. Sweetgreen, which serves salads and bowls and has more than 200 locations nationwide, is preparing t
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Read More Local barbershop chain Clippers adding new spots in Chesterfield and Henrico

Maurice Carpenter plans to expand his Clippers barbershop chain with new locations in western Chesterfield and Henrico. (Jack Jacobs photos)A local barbershop chain is in expansion mode.Clippers Barbershop, which already has three locations in the region, is planning two new spots at opposite ends o
Read MoreThalhimer scraps Arthur Ashe Blvd. apartment project, sells land to HCA

The 1.2-acre site was previously eyed for 148 apartments. (Mike Platania photo)A recent land deal within eyeshot of The Diamond has taken nearly 150 apartments off the board for the neighborhood and put the site in the hands of a healthcare giant. HCA Virginia last month purchased the 1.2-acre site
Read MoreChurch Hill retailer Dear Neighbor opens permanent location in Irvington

The interior of Dear Neighbhor’s new Irvington store. (Photos courtesy Dear Neighbor)Church Hill’s Dear Neighbor has settled into river country for good. The retailer, which opened in Richmond in 2016 specializing in women’s clothing and gifts, last month opened a permanent location in Irvington. Ow
Read MoreChurch Hill retailer Dear Neighbor opens second location in Irvington

The interior of Dear Neighbhor’s new Irvington store. (Photos courtesy Dear Neighbor)Church Hill’s Dear Neighbor has settled into river country for good. The retailer, which opened in Richmond in 2016 specializing in women’s clothing and gifts, last month opened a second location in Irvington. Owner
Read MoreGlenwood Farms redevelopment now planned for nearly 1,000 units

The apartment community spans 32 acres southeast of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Laburnum Avenue. (BizSense file photo)A plan to redevelop the blighted Glenwood Farms community now calls for replacing its nearly 300 apartments with more than triple that number of new homes.A rezoning request filed fo
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ZipAddressAmountAuction DateAuction TimeTrusteeChesterfield Circuit Court, 9500 Courthouse Road2311213915 St Elizabeth Drive$308,0007/10/202411:30 AMBlue Ridge Trustees238327211 Courthouse Road$182,6318/2/202410:00 AMALG TrusteeColonial Heights Circuit Court, 550 Blvd238364439 Berkshire Lane$197,012
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Read More Calhoun Center ownership change to kickstart ‘anchor’ project for Jackson Ward Community Plan

A layout of the upgrades planned for Calhoun Center’s outdoor rec area. (Courtesy Timmons Group)Six months since a new development plan for Jackson Ward was finalized, city officials have set a catalyst of the revitalization effort into motion.City Council adopted an ordinance last month allowing fo
Read MoreLocal PR firm Golden Word acquired by Canadian business group

AGolden Word staffers in front of its trademarked motto, from left: Catherann Sweeney, Victoria Concepcion, Jean Luther, Melina DeNunzio, Ashley Mills and Jenna Weston. (Photo courtesy Golden Word)n 8-year-old PR firm rooted in Richmond has joined up with a marketing and communications group with an
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