College sports are a $300 million a year business in Virginia. BizSense analyzed three Virginia public schools as they look to improve their performance on the field and court, often spending more and more to do so.
Burl Rolett
The Scene: Richmond’s business after hours
The Richmond Business Alliance held its August Networking Mixer on Wednesday at C Street in Carytown.
Monday: Q&A: Taking the ram by the horns
Ed McLaughlin, Virginia Commonwealth University’s new athletic director, isn’t shy about his aspirations for the school.
At doughnut shop, loyalty is in style
Eastern Henrico’s old-timey, homemade doughnut shop is considering a second location.
The Scene: A night at the track
Around 50 young professionals were at a HYPE event this week at RIR.
Libbie Market, supersized
The upscale market now has a 32,000-square-foot sister store on Ridgefield Parkway.
The Stew: Restaurant roundup for 8.1.12
A lot happening in this week’s Stew, and for a change, there’s no new fro-yo to be found.
Even presidents need a lift
Another Abe Lincoln sighting in Richmond
Music to your taste buds
A local entrepreneur has traded his custom bike business for a coffee shop with a music-themed menu.
Where retail therapy meets that empty feeling
A BizSense survey of five area malls shows 17 percent of more than 500 storefronts are vacant.