A Richmond nonprofit that advocates for energy-efficient buildings will be able to expand its services with the acquisition of a local peer.
Green building nonprofit adds to its ranks with acquisition
Jack Jacobs
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.
Local medical research firm gets $25M injection
Looking to expand on its capabilities, a downtown-based medical research firm has just received an eight-figure shot in the arm.
Generator store to power up long-shuttered Ruby Tuesday property on Broad
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Proposed shopping center, medical office projects progress in Hanover
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Virus forces local vape shop chain to pull back on expansion, try new retail strategies
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Local sportswear brand ponders pivot to medical clothing
In search of new revenue after being forced to cut more than half its staff shortly after a post-merger ramp-up, Richmond-based XII Brands is looking to try scrubs on for size.
Newly opened restaurant in Chesterfield features impromptu focus on takeout
Charred got burned by the virus downturn, but owners Walied Sanie and James Baldwin are staying on their toes to keep the month-old restaurant alive.
CarMax tries curbside sales, prepares to furlough 15,000 workers
Locally based used car giant CarMax continues to respond to the coronavirus downturn.
Henrico supervisors to consider temporary, looser rules on development plans, subdivision plats
Social distancing soon may change the development plan approval process in Henrico, at least as long as mandated social distancing is in place.
Richmond dentists build new supply chains for medical providers in need
With fewer mouths to tend to in the age of social distancing, a Central Virginia dental practice has turned itself into an equipment supplier for a few medical providers in the region, ordering protective gear on their behalf as the coronavirus pandemic strains their resources.