The storefront on the ground floor of The Otis mixed-use development will be the company’s second location in Virginia and eighth overall.
Retailer Shop Made In Virginia to open store in Scott’s Addition
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Developer proposes senior living facility along Richmond Highway
If approved, the five-story, 96-unit building would rise at the corner of Richmond Highway and Royall Avenue. The project is dubbed Marquez Plaza.
Ashland-based software ‘mender’ merges with California-based company
After more than a decade in business, an Ashland-based software maintenance company merged with a newer California technology consultancy.
36 local companies on Inc. 5000, led by rankings newcomer
Topping the ranks of Richmond-area companies on the coveted list is a Scott’s Addition-based IT consulting firm that grew 3,200% over the last three years and landed at 99 out of 5,000 nationally.
Sneaker cleaning service Kicks Klinic to open storefront in Jackson Ward
“We’re just here to really help the community as far as sustainability and just protecting our investments,” said owner Julian Brown. “The prices of sneakers are only going up so it makes it even more important in today’s day.”
Dessert shop Vampire Penguin adding second Henrico location
The chain, which serves what it calls shaved snow, is taking over the former Coco + Hazel milkshake shop in the Tuckahoe Shopping Center.
Grapevine co-owner branches out with new luxury car for-hire business
Mitchell Trak is used to dealing in moussaka and baked spaghetti. Now, with his new side venture, his tools of the trade are vintage Rolls-Royces, Mercedes and Porsches.
Charcuterie business opens in Stony Point Fashion Park, looks to franchising
CEO and owner Teyoshe Smith launched the business as a side gig out of her home in Richmond in 2022 while working for Capital One.
Saucy side gig: Graphic designers launch new hot sauce brand Scared Cowboy
The business was born out of Ian Jovanovich’s hobby of making his own hot sauce for himself, friends and family, while making sure it’s not too spicy.
RRHA goes door to door in ‘last chance’ effort to promote rent repayment plans
RRHA aims to contact each of the 3,200 units in the city’s public housing developments three times by the end of August to spread the word about late charges and help residents avoid eviction.