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Matt Bahen, S3E Performance Fitness founder, was no stranger to the workings of the fitness world prior to starting his […]

Snowflakes dance and twitter as they fall from the sky, but when they pile up on a roof, they can […]

When Spacebomb, a Richmond based record label and recording studio, began to outgrow their Shockoe Bottom studio, they knew it […]

When Elaine Odell realized Tricycle Gardens would not be renewing their lease at her 2314 Jefferson Avenue property, she knew […]

From the IBBA’s website: “A Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) is an experienced business broker who is committed to the highest […]

Over the past decade coworking spaces have been popping up in big cities across the nation and with the changes […]

There are very few restaurants that have the distinction of having been successfully run for 16+ years 20 years [editor’s […]

Here at Bandazian & Holden, we are proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 2nd Annual Richmond Magazine Elby […]

There has been a lot of attention given to the recent closings of restaurants in the Richmond area. There have […]

Over the past few years we’ve heard people talking about the importance of shopping local. These programs have been springing up across […]

Have you noticed a decrease in the amount of people dining at your favorite restaurants lately? Well, a recent expert […]

We found this pretty interesting article on workitrichmond.com the other day about VCU’s latest technological and economic developments happening across the Richmond region. Over the […]

The Seven Hills of Richmond seem to have always been a controversial topic in RVA. Today, many people consider the Seven […]

Like Rome, Richmond, VA is a city that was built on seven hills. With all of the hills in Richmond, […]

Good news for any prospective home buyers who may be worried about their credit score and applying for a home […]

Good news, RVA!  After years of city-wide planning and discussions forums by various Richmond-based transportation groups like GRTC, VDOT and […]

Have you noticed a recent spike in your monthly rent? A lot of people have, and it’s a trend not […]

After years and years of work throughout the city, Downtown Richmond is finally getting the attention it deserves, thanks to […]

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Did you know that (according to the National Restaurant Association) for every $1 spent in any of Virginia’s restaurants, 97 cents […]

For all you dessert enthusiasts out there anticipating the next sweets shop to open up in Carytown, the time is […]

Five years ago, Rocketts Landing – the rural neighborhood of Richmond bordering Downtown and Churchill along the James River – was […]

From a press release received this morning: RICHMOND, VA (May 24, 2012) – BlackFinn American Saloon, located at 1001 Haxall […]

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About once a month I get a question about the large, vacant property that borders Staples Mill Road that is […]

Just two decades ago, sports bars weren’t very common. This is a community story for locals and sports fans, about […]

Being involved in helping start-ups in Richmond, we often get invitations to attend sessions put on by the Economic Development […]

A common complaint in the restaurant industry here in Richmond is about how outdated and difficult (and sometimes just plain […]

There was a rumor floating around for the past few weeks that Amy Cabaniss, the owner of Julep’s in Shockoe […]

So you’ve had a roof leak for a while, making the drywall from the ceiling cave in..and who knows, maybe […]

I see far too many businesses close rather than accept a price lower than the owner believes it is worth […]

While we have many talented restaurateurs and chefs in Richmond, but only a handful can claim such a long-lasting impression […]

As you may have noticed, we have Cafe Gutenberg for sale (see the big “Cafe Gutenberg – FOR SALE” in […]

No one likes to do paperwork. (well, almost no one — if you find that rare individual, hire them and […]

Understanding Landlord Insurance By: Dona DeZube Published: September 1, 2010 Turning your home into a rental or buying an investment property? […]

There is always a lot of new legislation passed every year that sounds like a good idea at the time […]

Is now a good time to sell my small business? What about all of the talk about changing the capital […]

Richmond isn’t a college town by any stretch of the imagination. During the breaks when all of the students go […]

bear with me for the moment…just exploring making a new, self-hosted version of the blog — so things may look […]

The issue of a residential tenant deciding to get a pet in the middle of a current lease term doesn’t […]

Government regulations are typically so complicated that not only can the lay-person not understand what they mean, but they are […]

The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods (A.C.O.R.N.) has worked diligently for more than a decade to “promote the purchase […]

Retail real estate has gone through a lot over the past year and will continue to evolve over the upcoming […]

Business owners often wear many hats: Manager, Worker, Bookkeeper, Janitor, etc. Many owners can do well at all these tasks […]

Anyone receiving rental payments from either residential or commercial properties will need to review the newly-enacted small business legislation called […]

Looking for a really easy way to get some money for a charity that’s near and dear to your heart? […]

We have come a long way in the fight for civil rights in this country, and we have a lot […]

Everyone wants to know what the future holds, and the good folks at Nation’s Restaurant News have given us a […]

Last Tuesday was “An Evening at Morton’s”, where a select group of individuals involved in Richmond’s restaurant community were brought […]

I’ve followed the ongoing series “An Evening at Morton’s” since it started off the year with a discussion on the […]

I love it when the restaurant community comes together for good times and to support a local non-profit.  Arguably, one […]

Style Weekly has an interesting article this week about a part of Richmond that has been largely ignored, Northside’s Brookland […]

As I mentioned earlier this year in “Richmond loves its working moms“, I appreciate when the rest of the world […]

If you think biking and walking should be more prominent in Richmond City’s transportation planning, then I encourage you to […]

Virginia Governor, Bob McDonnell, has been getting a lot of news coverage lately over his push to privatize ABC stores […]

There aren’t many restaurateurs that are so widely acclaimed and well-liked as Alain Lecomte.  Richmond has lost a true talent […]

It’s always interesting to hear what kind of impression Richmond leaves on someone visiting, and of course I especially enjoy […]

Fear is a strong motivator, but so is hope.  They’re especially strong when they come together.  It’s a special moment […]

Everyone can now rest easy, dancing will no longer be tolerated in the City of Richmond! (Well, when I say […]

As a follow up to my post from a few days ago regarding the Cities of Service Leadership Grant (which […]

Congrats, Richmond, on being chosen to participate in the second round of cities to be funded $200,000 over two years […]

July 1st each year is when most of the new legislation that was passed by the State of Virginia takes […]

Given the info in this post at The Urbanophile, I sure hope we do! The author is specifically talking about […]

Richmond restaurants have been getting lots of love from the national cable TV shows lately — Bobby Flay has been […]

Every once in a while a potential restaurant buyer will ask me about how any past ABC violations may affect […]

As a follow-up to yesterday’s post about the distance that Americans will walk, and how to make areas more walkable, […]

(or, my backup title — “They think we’re lazy”) The commonly accepted distance that Americans are believed to be willing […]

There is an exciting contest going on over the next few months where “Pepsi is giving away millions to fund […]

Every time you turn around in Richmond, there is a new restaurant popping up…well, pretty much everywhere! This week is […]

If you’re looking for commercial space for your business, or think that you might ever be looking — read this […]

This is an article that you don’t want to miss about The Devil’s Triangle by Alix Bryan I said my […]

There is a little-discussed part of Richmond’s Upper Fan/Museum District that was once a pretty rough area — “The Devil’s […]

Or they will, if we do things right… There is a contest underway from Google where the stakes are high: […]

I think there are WAY too many lists out there, and they don’t mean much of anything to me anymore….well, […]

St. John’s Realty has been in the property management business almost as long as we have here at Bandazian & […]

The short answer is:  “hard work”! Long hours and a passion for the business are all key to the success […]

The Ukrop’s location on West Grace Street closed almost a year ago, and since then has sat vacant in the […]

There are always questions that come up when dealing with commercial real estate, whether it is about leasing a space […]

It's a question that I hear all of the time, and there are all sorts of answers and variations of […]

This is a sad story about people taking advantage of trust given to them by the general public.  No, it's […]

For any of you that have been interested in getting involved with a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), you may have […]

From the Back Page of the latest Style Weekly:  An Open Letter (Please Eat With Us)We tend to long for […]

This is a little outside of the Richmond-metro area, but once I saw this post by the Washington Post's GOGBlog […]

Per breaking news on the RTD website today, the former Ukrop's location on Grace Street adjacent to the Virginia Commonwealth […]

I posted last January about the pending closing of Bogart's at 203 North Lombardy Street.  Since then, a new location […]

For anyone that uses Intuit Quickbooks accounting software but has been reluctant to upgrade, this may be your lucky day! […]

A new website, that's what!  There is a great new feel to it, and now they will be posting archives […]

Yes, THAT Chris Brogan. (And if you don't know Chris Brogan, then you should take a little bit to get […]

Per the Richmond Times Dispatch website, the local newspaper's parent company announced today the purchase of Richmond.com (see the article […]

Today was the big day for the Shops at White Oak Village!  The eagerly anticipated shopping center was formally introduced […]

The event started today and lasts all weekend and has one of the largest draws of any event throughout the […]

Lately I have seen a flood of inquiries for information on the newest addition of shops in the East End […]

This is a big year for politics.  Yeah, I didn't expect that would be news to anyone this year, but […]

File this under:  "Some people just have too much time on their hands." A county in the state of New […]

The Wall Street Journal had a very thorough article on the intricate nature of restaurant wine pricing this past Friday, […]

I found this post at Seth's Blog this morning to be particularly interesting.  All of his posts are compelling — […]

The VCU French Film Festival is a huge draw for francophiles both nationally and internationally each spring here in Richmond, […]

It is big news in Richmond when a long-standing local restaurant stalwart closes.  Even the usual blurbs about openings and […]

Two high-profile votes came before Richmond City Council last night — one for a four-story condo/apartment complex in the Springhill […]

On May 12, 2008, City Council voted in favor of dividing the Fan Parking District into two distinct zones.  (Here […]

Tomorrow marks the first day of the work week for many of us, and it's always a little difficult to […]

 Or at least don't mail it until you make sure you have the right postage.  On Monday, May 12, the […]

Just received via email: >>> DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN PUBLIC HEARING 1:30 pm MONDAY, MAY 19, 20085th FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOMCITY HALL900 […]

As reported by Style Weekly in "Street Talk" this week, the final deadline has been set for closing the remaining […]

Henrico County is giving away money for new businesses, and for redevelopment projects! …and so is Richmond City, and Chesterfield […]

I forgot to add this to my post this morning about the government "bailout" of the mortgage industry, but it […]

I've been on the fence for a while about whether the proposed mortgage "bailout" is the right thing to do.  […]

There are a few things going on over at the Valentine Richmond History Center that deserve your attention for a […]

According to the US Census Bureau, over 200,000 people would…that's who!  The estimated population within the Richmond city limits for […]

Since there have been so many inquiries to my blog regarding The Shops at White Oak Village (see previous entries […]

Whether you agree with the tax incentive program or not, I doubt anyone is going to turn down money from […]

We’ve all seen the rants about customers that don’t tip, or the customers that are so cheap that they don’t […]

That’s not usually the easiest question to field, but lucky for me I have some recent reference material on hand […]

You’ll be hearing about this in the local news over the next couple of days, but there is a new […]

I’m not a residential real estate agent (although I can refer you to several good ones, if you need), so […]

Despite the recent smoking ban legislation in Minnesota, some bars have fought the ban in a very creative way.  There […]

Q: How is Circuit City like the City of Richmond government? A: They both share a very unfortunate self-destructive behavior […]

Every year, Carytown becomes awash in the blue, white, and red stripes of the French flag.  Every shop in town […]

Sam Moore, owner of Velvet in Shockoe Bottom, has been getting a lot of press lately.  If you prescribe to […]

So there are a couple of restaurants/bars that I have mentioned here before that have recently celebrated grand openings, of […]

A short but very interesting article in this morning’s RTD discusses the redevelopment plans for the area around the Diamond […]

Since Norfolk has been considering the switch from city-manager to strong-mayor, now may be a good time to reflect on […]

We must be doing something right here in Richmond!  The Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Richmond as […]

The City of Danville, Virginia, has endured more than its fair share of economic woes.  There was a series of […]

On July 26th of last year, I posted that the former World Cup/Wired space at 204 North Robinson Street was […]

The newest addition to Mayor Wilder’s team has been pulled from the ranks of local bloggers.  Jon Baliles, son of […]

As I mentioned last week, there was a open forum at Main Street Station held by the City to get […]

Tomorrow is our chance to have Virginia’s voice heard in the presidential primaries, so get out and vote! Here is […]

It’s common knowledge that the United States’ image has been tarnished over the past several years.  There have always been […]

With all of the buzz going on about the master plan and what the City has up its sleeve about […]

That’s kind of a trick question, because kpeifer has shared with us on UrbanPlanet.org the following press release from Infuzion: […]

On his blog, <RiverCityRapids>, Jon Baliles is attacking the establishment of Richmond City and how it submits so easily to […]

This is really more of a general maintenance posting, so don’t worry too much about it. Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification

We’re all aware of the arguments that have popped up over the past couple of years about the state of […]

I am a big believer in mass transit.  When I visit other cities with bus systems and metros and see […]

Here are a few items to keep you up-to-date: -If you haven’t already, check out the "Letters" section of today’s […]

Since the 70’s, Richmonders have enjoyed the ambiance and live music in the Back Room of Bogart’s.  This April will […]

As pointed out by Michael Daniels, of SAIC and  Network Solutions Inc., during the panel discussion at the Virginia Conference […]

Soon there will be a new Lebanese restaurant debuting on West Broad Street.  The sign and the facade have already […]

Richmonders have always had plenty of options when it came to ringing in the New Year, and this year was […]

Another key speaker at the Virginia Conference on Economic Leadership was Dr. Thomas R. Morris, Secretary of Education for the […]

At the Virginia Conference on Economic Leadership, William Ermatinger, VP of Human Resources and Administration for Northrop Grumman in Newport […]

Here are a couple of new restaurant openings for you, as gathered from local blogs: LITTLE MEXICO, 1328 West Cary […]

Thursday, December 11, the Virginia Conference on Economic Leadership was held at The Jefferson Hotel here in Richmond, hosted by […]

Apparently there is a service from the GRTC called the Richmond-Fredericksburg Express, which is only $6.00 for a round-trip.  Taking […]

For a primer on the Richmond Restaurant Group, definitely check out the article from this past Sunday’s RTD, "Cooking up […]

A couple of weeks ground was broken on the new cineplex on Boulevard.  There has been a lot of buzz […]

Every year the museums at Court End, the area around the court buildings and City Hall, band together to give […]

When I saw this post (Link: Consumers say (mac &) cheese, please – USATODAY.com), my first thought was, "I wonder […]

There are certain foods that everyone loves, but everyone loves different versions of the same basic recipe. Think of the […]

After looking back at the announcement of the RTD Public Square, I realized that the wording was a bit confusing.  […]

I just finished reading The Crupi Report, and there is quite a bit that I agree with…and some that I […]

The new Downtown Master Plan was presented today.  See the following link for a quick RTD article about it: Richmond […]

There aren’t many times in a region’s development where the leaders sincerely ask for guidance and input from the general […]

Rhonda Abrams over at USAToday.com has written an excellent post to remind us "Don’t forget to shop at small businesses".  […]

The former movie-theater at Chesterfield Town Center is finally being redone, with the move of Barnes & Noble from across […]

In some of the biggest news that Prince George County, Virginia, has seen in quite some time, Governor Tim Kaine […]

The best part about the title of this post is that it’s not just a sensational title to get you […]

Ivy League schools are top-notch, both in quality and price — not to mention how hard it is to gain […]

There have been a number of responses that I’ve seen online regarding Restaurant Week (last week), so I wanted to […]

As I have mentioned before, I get excited when I see a local business getting national recognition.  This time around, […]

I don’t know how this slipped past me, but Johnny Giavos is apparently not content with the hectic pace of […]

Here is a way you can help!  Donorschoose.org is connecting donors with school programs that need funding. Here is an […]

We have all been waiting for quite some time for the new restaurant to open at 700 North Sheppard Street […]

Restaurant Week is here again!  Once a year, some of the premier restaurants in Richmond band together to offer prix-fixe […]

It would seem that the majority (or a vocal minority?) would say NO!!!  Of course, I’m more of a city […]

The sales-tax holiday on energy-efficient products starts today, 10/5/07, and will run through Monday, 10/8/07.  The official cap on the […]

Shockoe Bottom has been going through quite a few improvements and has been experiencing a resurgence in business activity over […]

Normally, a title like that would indicate some sort of pub crawl, or party bus, or something fun like that.  […]

There’s a recent growth spurt in the cinema sector here in Richmond lately, or at least in the plans for […]

My post this morning apparently drew some attention from the local media.  Okay, okay, it was probably more the story […]

Wow.  That was about all I could come up with when I first read the Times-Dispatch article, "New Richmond plan […]

There is a brand new sushi restaurant ready to burst on the scene in the Fan.  Many of you have […]

You know you don’t want to play with the federal minimum wage laws.  So keep in mind that there is […]

It did if you believe this article from last week in the RTD — or more precisely, if you interpret […]

You can use a card pretty much anywhere these days, but there are some professions/industries where the message hasn’t really […]

It was tight….who am I kidding, of course Virginia came out on top as the top-ranked state in the Forbes.com […]

News from Shockoe Bottom: Papa Ningo is moving next door to its current location at 1703 East Franklin Street, into […]

Per the RTD this morning, Toad’s Place opened last night with the Squirrel Nut Zippers, as planned. A couple of […]

From "UPDATE: New Downtown Hilton Hotel", posted here on 11/18/06: And as a side note:  This hotel will be a […]

The general postal rate goes up $.02 effective Monday, May 14, 2007 (from $.39 to $.41).  But…it’s not as simple […]

More information has been released and has been reported by the RTD regarding the plans for The Shops at White […]

If you think you know about Richmond and its history, then here is a test for you.  The Valentine Richmond […]

Source: TimesDispatch.com | Kaine defends smoking ban. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said Thursday that he proposed a statewide ban on […]

No, really — there is no such thing as a bar in Virginia.  As a very deliberate result of the […]

So it looks like Boulevard is on the rise.  There are enough projects going on that even if one or […]

Not everywhere in Richmond, but the recent decision of a local pub has been high profile. O’toole’s Restaurant & Pub, […]

I have some news for you about 2 new restaurants in Richmond that I haven’t seen reported anywhere else.  (correction:  […]

Two new high schools are slated for the ever-developing West End of Henrico.  One of the newest high schools in […]

I was browsing my usual haunts this morning when I came across Richmond.com‘s article regarding suggestions for a romantic dinner […]

The development in Mechanicsville certainly isn’t new, and there is still new construction going up all the time.  I noticed […]

If approved, there will be a new minimum wage rate mandated by state law here in Virginia — with none […]

Last week, the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors approved Crosland’s initial plans for the redevelopment of Cloverleaf Mall.  The plans […]

Okay, it’s a cheesy title, but I was trying to come up with something catchy. If you didn’t catch my […]

The current issue (1/17/07) of Style Weekly has an article in the Food & Drink section called "Fire in the […]

Last Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill raising the federal minimum wage to $7.25 over the next […]

The ongoing struggle of the independent retailers vs. the big-box retailers is the focus of many blog entries (mine included).  […]

Dana Craig, the restaurant critic/reviewer over at RTD, has posted an online poll for Richmond’s favorite restaurant.  The list has […]

This bit of news slipped by me when it hit the RTD a couple of weeks ago, but thanks to […]

There are a couple of major updates since my last update on here (Performing Arts Center Update): 1. About a […]

Or "Embracing the naive prospect" by Seth Godin, the marketing guru. Seth points out some valuable insights for anyone that […]

Greg Gilligan reported in this morning’s Richmond Times-Dispatch that the rumors that have been flying around about Ukrop’s grocery store […]

There has been quite a bit of noise lately about payday lenders and their very high (some would say "predatory") […]

Well, if the newest plans reported in the RTD this Sunday are adopted, then it won’t be going far. Richmond […]

This is a call-back to a posting several months ago (5/18/06, to be exact): New Cineplex Slated for the Boulevard?  […]

Maureen over at MIOAKLANDCOUNTY had a posting ("HELP. I CAN’T FIND YOUR AGENT!")that…well, first of all it was well written, […]

For the details, see "Fire at VCU’s new business school" at The Richmond Democrat. I am just glad that this […]

Be careful when you copy/quote content for your blogs!  It is a common concern and as well it should be. […]

Ahhh, the complexities of something that you thought might actually be easy.  But then, it’s all easy from the outside, […]

I know New Urbanism isn’t a brand new mode of thought, but I just came across a great resource with […]

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries is a 120-unit chain that is based out of Lorton, Virginia.  They have developed […]

According Business Week online, the IRS is amping up its focus on auditing small businesses, over and above the usual […]

Condos, condos, condos….  If you read this blog at all, then you know my viewpoint on the ongoing fad of […]

For a very good story about why you should take care in picking the right property management company, read "Deadbeat […]

People have been asking me for an update to my post from 5/2/06 ("New Hilton Hotel redevelopment of Miller & […]

Before a recent article about the Do Not Call Registry in National Realty News, I never thought that the DNC […]

Current Totals for VA Senate The link above updates the total count automatically for the flash finish of the VA […]

The Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce has put together a comprehensive document  that lays out the choices we have before […]

Congratulations to this year’s IMPACT Award winner, Intercept Youth Services! Intercept Youth Services provides comprehensive treatment programs for troubled adolescents […]

Tonight marks the 139th annual Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce‘s dinner, and the presentation of the IMPACT Award.  The award […]

Well, I guess it’s official. The print version (8/21/06) Nation’s Restaurant News had a 4 and a half page article […]

Having the lease assignment approved in most business sale transactions is a crucial part of a successful transition. I have […]

La Petite France is sold but not closing The original owners of the restaurant bow out, but new owners will […]