Yappy hour
Imagine the look on the faces of hotel guests when they saw penguins — the birds, not the hockey team — waddling around a New York Kimpton hotel. The penguins were traveling with Columbus Zoo staff who were appearing on one of the New York-based late-night television shows. Their presence in the hotel represents a growing trend: pet-friendly hotels.
Commonwealth awards $22.9 million in grants for stormwater control
First round of funding is aimed at reducing pollution from runoff.
Eastern Shore building sold for $945,000
TI Investments acquires 16,117-square-foot property in Belle Haven from Kellam Energy.
Clarion purchases interest in Carlyle Overlook
Clarion Partners LLC has acquired a majority condominium interest in Carlyle Overlook, an office property located in Alexandria for $65.75 million.
Wheeler REIT purchases New Jersey shopping center
Virginia Beach-based company bought the property for $6.6 million, or $162 per leasable square foot.
Personal income growth slows in Virginia
The Old Dominion ranks 48th among the states during the third quarter.
$20 million hotel project announced for downtown Bristol
Virginia-based partnership plans 70-room boutique hotel with spa.
Former Wisconsin governor becomes chairman of HealthcarePays
Richmond-based payment network is designed to reduce waste and fraud.
Online shopping continues to grow
Weekend online spending has grown 30 percent this season.
Bassett Furniture Industries to expand in Henry County
$1.5 million project is expected to create 25 jobs as it increase manufacturing capacity.
ATLAS North America moving one product line from Germany to Virginia Beach
Move will create five full-time jobs with average salaries of $112,000.