Hank Heyming, a co-founder of Trolley Venture Partners, is a fan of the beverage and was already aware of the brand when he heard the owners wanted to sell.
Richmond investor dives into kombucha business with Blue Ridge acquisition
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Jack joined BizSense in 2020, covering startups, retail, healthcare, public companies and nonprofits. He previously reported for the Virginia Gazette and Tidewater Review. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. Reach him at [email protected] or 804-554-6545.
Church Hill caterer Soul N’ Vinegar pivoting to single-serve takeout meals
A Church Hill caterer is about to switch to a model built on smaller portions. Soul N’ Vinegar plans to reorient from a focus on catering, which prior to the pandemic had been its bread-and-butter, toward ready-to-eat, single-serve takeout meals. The change comes as a result of COVID-19, which caused an 80 percent drop in… Read more »
Gather opens new Midlothian coworking space with room for 400 members
The three-floor office features flexible floor plans that can be carved up into custom suites for company groups of up to 50 people.
Shockoe Bottom tele-health company fuels expansion with $250K capital raise
AnswersNow, which offers app-based, virtual therapy for autistic adults and children, plans to serve patients in five to seven more states by next summer.
Saxon Shoes files reorganization plan but it’s already on sounder footing
The retailer filed for bankruptcy in August but Black Friday was a success, foot traffic has picked up and its website has seen sales increase 15 fold.
VCU Health laying off 635 employees as it outsources billing and collections
About 90 percent of those being terminated are transferring to Ensemble Health Partners, which took over the so-called revenue cycle service on Nov. 1.
Medical cannabis operator opens first Richmond region facility to patients
Since opening Friday, the Manchester dispensary has seen around 1,200 customers come through its doors.
Kicks Boomin sneaker reseller opening streetwear store near VCU
The online retailer aims to “bring the experience of streetwear culture into Richmond” with its new brick-and-mortar shop.
New brick-and-mortar just the icing on the cake for Libbie-Grove bakery owner
“Over the years, I tweaked my frosting recipe to make it as good as Ukrops, which I considered to be the gold standard for cakes,” said Cameo Cakery and Café owner Christina Miller.
Japanese-owned chain of plasma collection clinics plants flag in Henrico
The location at 8702 Staples Mill Road employs 60 people and has the capacity to extract up to 4,000 plasma samples a week.