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Lee Danielson, a California real estate developer, announced plans to build a nine-story hotel at the site of the former Boxer Learning building on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. The high-end boutique hotel will have fewer than 100 rooms and be situated above a new bistro. (The Daily Progress)

Macaulay & Burtch, launched a new law firm in Richmond. Principals Alexander M. Macaulay and Jack W. Burtch Jr. lead an office of five lawyers and three lobbyists focusing on employment, health care, insurance defense, contracts, commercial litigation and governmental affairs. Under their business model, lawyers will run their own practices and bill according to a flat fee schedule. (Press release)

Surface Design, an industrial design and fabrication firm, relocated from San Francisco to Richmond. (Press release)

Tektonics Design Group, a provider of design, fabrication and installation of high-quality architectural and ornamental products, relocated from the New England region to Richmond. (Press release)

WaveLight Laser Technologies AG of Erland Germany, announced plans to establish U.S. headquarters in Loudoun County. The firm develops, produces and markets laser systems for the medical field and industrial applications. The $5 million investment will create 30 jobs. Virginia competed with Illinois and Maryland for the investment. (Press release)