A national pop-up party franchise has put down local roots.
Plant Nite sprouts in Richmond
J. Elias O'Neal
J. Elias O’Neal is a former Richmond BizSense reporter and a current resident of Manchester. He volunteers with several Southside organizations including Southside ReLeaf and the Afro-Latino Coalition. He can be reached at Jamaal.oneal@gmail.com
Chester-based restaurant to launch new concept in The Fan
The son of a well-known local restaurateur is branching off from the family’s main business in Chester to bring his take on Italian cuisine to the city.
Local startup takes a crack at the cellphone market
The sound of a dropped cell phone hitting the pavement or splashing into a toilet is music to the ears of a recently launched local startup.
Matchbox opens Short Pump location
The Washington, D.C.-based restaurant chain has officially fired up its first Richmond outpost.
Meet the RVA 25: Class of 2016
What started seven years ago as an idea between two friends at the University of Richmond has turned into one of the fastest-growing businesses in the region.
Spoonbread Bistro opens for business
A vacant Fan restaurant space has been brought back to life by a new venture served up by a longtime local chef.
Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 9.20.16
Virginia Biosciences appoints new board members, Chesterfield County is awarded for a data project, and other newsworthy briefs from around the area.
Former Bon Secours employee eyes Carver ice cream parlor
After 30 years working in hospitals and a successful fight against cancer, an Ashland native will soon turn the page as she opens an ice cream parlor and gathering space.
Boot shop steps into downtown retail scene
In another step of what may be the beginnings of a retail revival downtown, a locally based boot maker has chosen the West Broad Street stretch of Jackson Ward for its first storefront.
Laura Lee’s makes Semmes Ave. debut
The new restaurant is the latest addition to restaurateur Kendra Feather’s collection of eateries across the city.
