Richmond Business News for Wednesday, Oct 31

Richmond daily business news Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Wednesday, October 31st, 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  After 100-plus years, Connie's Shoe Repair moving to western Henrico from downtown Richmond and the owner is selling the business Connie's Shoe Repair has been in the Elkin family for three generations and the shop has been in a handful of locations throughout downtown… Featured Washington-based architecture firm acquires Richmond-based BCWH Altria Group gives $1.33 million to John Tyler Community College for industrial and mechanical training Despite hurricane, Richmond airport saw passenger traffic rise 7.6 percent in September Trolley Ventures invests in Virginia startup company that helps digitize the archives of Bob Dylan, Billy Joel and others Law firm Hirschler Fleischer rebrands, calling itself simply Hirschler Mechanicsville's AnnaB's Gluten Free offers all the treats but none of the wheat Pearl's Bake Shoppe reopens in new, larger location on Patterson Avenue near Libbie Avenue Metro Business Live forum in December to discuss the region's hot spots for commercial real estate Newspaper still seeking nominations for the 2019 Top Workplaces program Startup Spotlight: Goochland woman makes gourmet cookies from spelt flour to avoid food allergies Collared Greens closes its only store; owners are trying to sell the Henrico-based apparel business Binns of Williamsburg store relocates from Merchants Square to James City County Architects convert hay barn in Hanover County into their residence iPads, Macs get new screens as Apple pushes creativity You Need to Meet Decision Maker: Matthew Austin with Keiter Advisors New position: managing director of Keiter Advisors, a boutique investment banking firm that is part of the Henrico County-based Keiter acco… On the Move Darren Conner, PE Darren Conner, PE, has been promoted to president of Dewberry Engineers Inc., the firm's nationwide engineering practice. Conner will overs… Learning Center Ask Doug & Polly: Deciding to fire a customer is a serious decision QUESTION:  My company has a customer who is abusive to my employees. No matter what we do, we can't please him. He is horrible. Can you fire a customer? If so, what is the best way to do it? 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 Subscribe to Richmond Dish and refresh your inbox Sample RVA's restaurants with Richmond Dish, our latest email newsletter. Enjoy restaurant reviews, dining news and more delivered weekly. About the RTD Tom Silvestri column: Why 2018 will be the last year the RTD makes editorial endorsements After the November election, this newspaper will end its practice of political endorsements. This column explains the reasons. Featured Businesses Invisible Fence Brand of Richmond 804-672-7387 Richmond, VA 23233   More Info West Broad Hyundai | Car Dealership | Henrico VA 877-934-1838 Richmond, VA 23294   More Info Virginia Commonwealth Bank | Residential | Business 844-404-9668 Richmond, VA 23226   More Info Upcoming Business Events   31 OCT 2018 1 Million Cups by RVA Works RVA Works presents 1 Million Cups Richmond.  We connect, inspire, and educate business founders!     1 NOV 2018 Office Hours with Threshold Counsel Get your questions about IP and trademarks answered at office hours with Threshold Counsel. Details: www.activation.capital       1 NOV 2018 Midlothian Business Alliance business luncheon Midlothian Business Alliance business luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Salisbury Country Club, 13620 W. Salisbury Road. Register: midlobusin…     1 NOV 2018 Investment Basics Seminar     6 NOV 2018 Free seminar on reducing, eliminating debt   News ​ ​ Sports ​ ​ Business ​ ​ Food & Drink ​ ​ Events ​ ​ Video ​ ​ Opinion ​ ​ Weather