VCU advances its Diamond District plans
Virginia Commonwealth University was expected to wrap up deals by the end of 2025 for the Richmond Economic Development Authority to buy VCU’s aging Sports Backers Stadium and for its Rams baseball team to play at the forthcoming CarMax Park stadium. VCU, the City of Richmond and Navigators Baseball, which owns the Richmond Flying Squirrels […]
Longtime SCC banking commissioner to retire
Joseph Face Jr., who has served as the SCC's commissioner of the Bureau of Financial Institutions since 1997, will retire in January 2026.
Virginia legislature appoints new automated systems director
The Virginia General Assembly has appointed Fritz Sassine as director of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems, the division that oversees the state's Legislative Information System.
SCC names new comms director
Greg Weatherford named communications director at Virginia State Corporation Commission, succeeding Andy Farmer.
CBRE taps new leader for Richmond, Norfolk
Global real estate services and investment firm CBRE has promoted Sarah Cooley to managing director and market leader for southern Virginia.
100 People to Meet in 2026: Rainmakers
These are the professionals who attract and grow businesses and industries, making the commonwealth wealthier.
Richmond seeks developers for bus station, mixed-use project
Richmond has issued a request seeking developers for a downtown mixed-use project to include a bus transfer hub, housing and retail.
RVA757 Connects strategy calls for more digital infrastructure along corridor
RVA757 Connects unveiled its 2035 Global Internet Hub Vision Plan to position the I-64 corridor as a hub for digital infrastructure.
Richmond Northside apartments sell for $45M
A 224-unit apartment complex in Richmond’s Northside neighborhood sold for $45.02 million in late October.
Richmond Fed launches center to support rural economies
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond launched the Center for Rural Economies last week, a research and convening hub.
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