Michael Thompson

Sports Backers bring the party to Innsbrook

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Local race promoter and organizer Sports Backers will put on its annual Connects Federal Credit Union Corporate 4-miler this evening, a run and happy hour that winds its way through the massive Henrico County office park. And with a special CEO division to find the fasted boss in the land.

Sugar Shack owner hopes to spread sweetness to Manchester

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Entrepreneur Ian Kelley’s doughnut business has big plans: He’s taking a chance on restoring a rundown Manchester diner vacant since the late 1960s and eyeing an expansion in Northern Virginia.

Willow Lawn loses its fro-yo

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A frozen yogurt brand is down to one area store and is working on changing its image.

E-cig firm makes Chesterfield its home

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After quickly expanding with 10 retail locations, a year-old local startup struck a deal in May for a new headquarters building.

Dormant space to get sushi makeover

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 For his latest round of expansion, a restaurateur is putting in hibachi and sushi where burgers once reigned.

Neighbors hope to roll with invention

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Two Chesterfield neighbors and entrepreneurs, funded initially by a big-name local investor, are sticking with a peculiar liquid to carve out a niche in the athletic gear market.

Downtown tech firm uploads expansion

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With its latest growth spurt, Shockoe Mobile Applications Development has doubled the size of its office and moved closer to its namesake section of town.