Richmond Christmas Mother Fund Opens 2026 Campaign
The 92nd annual drive has received $37,834 in gifts so far, with Cabell West named Christmas Mother.
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Richmond Business News
For readers in Richmond, this page covers corporate mergers, store openings, startup funding, executive changes and regional economic trends. Reporting tracks the companies and markets shaping the economy.
Industry
Sonoco Invests $40M in Richmond Paperboard Mill
The two-year modernization plan will expand annual production capacity at the Virginia facility by approximately 9,000 tons.
Philanthropy
Puritan Cleaners Launches Coats for Kids Campaign
The local initiative returns to collect and distribute warm winter clothing to children in Central Virginia.
Jobs
Scripps Cuts 15 at CBS 6 in Richmond
Anchor Cheryl Miller, on air at the station since 1984, is among those leaving as Scripps eliminates jobs nationwide.
People
Lee Names Kendrick-Holmes Richmond Times-Dispatch Editor
Dimon Kendrick-Holmes, 58, takes the top editing job at the Richmond Times-Dispatch while also overseeing Lee Enterprises newsrooms across Virginia.
Openings & Closings
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Judge Approves Auction of Richmond Properties
Five properties formerly owned by Michael Hild will go to auction this December following a court-ordered foreclosure.
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Reporting here centers on corporate growth, commercial real estate development, market shifts and the labor market. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where commerce takes place. Commercial real estate development in Richmond often reflects the city's balance between historic preservation and new construction. Industry diversification and regulatory changes at the state level are the primary factors influencing local commerce.