John Reid Blackwell
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WATCH NOW: Police vehicle strikes protesters in Richmond
Two Richmond Times-Dispatch reporters witnessed the incident, which occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on the 16th straight night of protests in the city sparked by the police killing of George → Read More
Local CEOs remain confident in economic outlook, but trade issues are a concern
Top executives with small and medium-sized companies in Virginia remain confident about business conditions for the next six months, but their outlook has become a bit tempered compared with earlier → Read More
Executives of small and medium-sized firms in Virginia remain upbeat on growth, survey indicates
Top executives with small and medium-sized companies in Virginia remain confident that sales, capital spending and employment will grow over the next six months, according to a recent survey. → Read More
Genworth agrees to $219 million settlement in lawsuit
Henrico County-based Genworth Financial Inc. said Friday that it has agreed to a $219 million settlement of a lawsuit that accused the company of misleading shareholders about its long-term-care insurance business. → Read More
Altria planning 490 job cuts, with 200 to 250 in its Richmond-area operations
Altria Group Inc. is planning to eliminate about 490 jobs from its U.S. workforce in the next two months as the company seeks to save about $300 million a year by the end of 2017. → Read More
Legislation would prohibit use of e-cigarettes in restaurants
State lawmakers will tackle at least one proposal during this General Assembly session to restrict the use of electronic cigarettes in some public places such as restaurants. → Read More
State jobless rate falls to 5.3 percent in October
The drop reversed what had been an upward trend in the rate for several months. → Read More
Free trolley service offered between Church Hill and Willow Lawn
A free shuttle trolley service is being offered during the peak holiday shopping season between the historic Church Hill neighborhood in Richmond and Willow Lawn shopping center in Henrico County. → Read More
Health Diagnostic Laboratory cuts 132 jobs
Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc., once one of the Richmond region's fastest-growing companies, is laying off employees today at its downtown Richmond office and laboratory. → Read More
Job cuts hit Richmond-based Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc.
Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc., one of the Richmond region's fastest-growing companies, is laying off employees today at its downtown Richmond office and laboratory. → Read More
What to consider when your company offers a pension buyout
The old rock of retirement income — the pension — is increasingly fading from the American economic landscape. → Read More
Genworth stock plummets after company sets aside more insurance reserves
Shares of Genworth Financial Inc. plummeted this morning after the Henrico County-based insurance company reported an $844 million quarterly loss. → Read More
Three men, including Richmond-area resident, indicted on fraud charges
The indictments are for what federal prosecutors say was a scheme to provide misappropriated Social Security numbers and false credit histories to people with criminal records and poor credit histories. → Read More
Wingfield to retire from Greater Richmond Partnership after 20 years
For two decades, Gregory H. Wingfield has been a point man for economic development in the Richmond region, often one of the first people that businesses meet when considering moving to the area. → Read More
Amazon to hire "thousands" of seasonal workers locally
A company spokeswoman said thousands of the seasonal jobs will be available at the fulfillment centers in Chesterfield and Dinwiddie counties, which opened two years ago. → Read More
Sabra Dipping Co. opens new plant expansion
A Sabra board member said the company wants the plant to be "the center of the Earth for hummus." → Read More
Media General shareholders approve merger with LIN Media
Shareholders of Richmond-based Media General Inc. and Austin, Texas-based LIN Media LLC approved proposals this morning to merge the two broadcasting companies. → Read More
HDL's Tonya Mallory had quick rise to prominence
The company’s rapid growth, along with its generous giving to such local beneficiaries as Mallory’s alma mater, Virginia Commonwealth University, brought her attention from U.S. senators, congressmen and Shaka Smart. → Read More
Maker to halt sales of Anatabloc
Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Inc., the company formerly known as Star Scientific Inc., is voluntarily suspending sales of the dietary supplement at the center of the McDonnell corruption trial. → Read More
Virginia tumbles to No. 8 in CNBC's best states for business rankings
Virginia has taken a tumble yet again in one prominent listing of the nation’s best states for doing business. → Read More