Richmond Business News for Tuesday, Sep 18

Richmond daily business news Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 Articles that carry the Subscriber Plus logo (at left) can only be accessed by Richmond Times-Dispatch subscribers with digital access. To learn more or to subscribe, click here. Top Story Markel Ventures buying majority stake in luxury leather handbags and accessories business Markel Ventures, the investment arm of Henrico County-based specialty insurer Markel Corp., is buying a majority ownership stake in the Bra… Featured VCU researchers win $19.78 million grant to study impact of tobacco product regulations SunTrust online banking system down since Sunday Who are the best employers in the Richmond region? Nominations sought for the 2019 Top Workplaces program Atlantic Coast Pipeline gets green light after federal agencies issue new permits Ukrop's breakfast pizza and chocolate bar cake are back  CarMax, which revolutionized the used-car business 25 years ago, is revving up its future Startup Spotlight: Kinis designs and sells durable sock-like footwear for barefoot training Biz Buzz: Nana Belle online boutique wins Stony Point mall pop-up contest President of Richmond-based International Mission Board to step down; interim president named New Anytime Fitness franchise opening in Ashland Genworth and Chinese firm have developed an alternative capital structure for proposed merger deal Chesterfield-based Grenova raises $550,000 in equity investment 2 million U.S. teens are vaping marijuana You Need to Meet Decision Maker: Amanda Jonas with HHHunt Communities, the division of HHHunt Corp. New position: director of community development for HHHunt Communities, the division of HHHunt Corp. that develops master-planned residenti… On the Move Robert Parise, AIA Glav‚ & Holmes Architecture is pleased to announce Robert Parise's promotion to a Director of the Higher Education Studio. Learning Center Labor Law: Civilian soldiers assisting those in need have job protection Civilian employees who also serve in the military reserves and/or provide other designated emergency functions may be protected by state and federal laws to assist with the recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Subscribe to more RTD newsletters with a single click Afternoon News Click to receive the Richmond-area daily headlines each afternoon. Sports News Click to receive last night's game scores and news coverage around 6 a.m. Virginia Politics Insider Click to receive a daily Capitol recap weeknights around 7 p.m. More from the Richmond Times-Dispatch Download the RTD App Do you want local breaking news, updates on Richmond's hot dining scene and the latest in Virginia politics? The RTD has you covered. About the RTD Gilligan moderates local Real Estate Management forum For the third consecutive year, Richmond Times-Dispatch Business Editor Gregory J. Gilligan served as moderator for the Richmond chapter of… Featured Businesses West Broad Audi | Auto Dealership | Richmond, VA 804-270-9000 Richmond, VA 23294   More Info Battlefield Ford Commercial Truck Center 703-368-3231 Manassass, VA 20110   More Info Massanutten Resort | Snow Sports | Waterpark | Spa 540-289-9441 Massanutten, VA 22840   More Info Upcoming Business Events   18 SEP 2018 Metro Business Live Metro Business Live, 7:15 to 9 a.m., Richmond Times-Dispatch, 300 E. Franklin St. Moderator: Gregory J. Gilligan, business editor, Richmond…     18 SEP 2018 C-Suite Conversation: Dan Schmitt, HHHunt The Robins School of Business invites you to the kickoff event for the 2018-2019 C-Suite Conversations, a complimentary series of engaging,…     18 SEP 2018 Chesterfield Economic Development Chesterfield Economic Development, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9401 Courthouse Road. Discussion leader: Heather Nelson with Gregg & Bailey, P…     18 SEP 2018 Greater Southport Business Association quarterly business luncheon Greater Southport Business Association quarterly business luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Four Points by Sheraton, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike…     18 SEP 2018 Chesterfield Economic Development Chesterfield Economic Development, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9401 Courthouse Road. Discussion leader: Heather Nelson with Gregg & Bailey, P…   News ​ ​ Sports ​ ​ Business ​ ​ Food & Drink ​ ​ Events ​ ​ Video ​ ​ Opinion ​ ​ Weather