Former meteorologist and gas station owner Brian Ghazale is the franchisee behind the region’s first Cinnaholic bakery.
Vegan bakery Cinnaholic to open Chesterfield outpost later this month
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.
Activation Capital taps interim CEO, continues planning downtown lab project
Weeks after its CEO’s resignation, the independent state authority has selected a new temporary chief with ties to Gov. Youngkin and a construction background.
Bon Secours planning new cardiac surgery center in Short Pump
Several years after opening an emergency department in Short Pump, the health system is working on plans to further expand its presence in western Henrico.
Local Crunch Fitness owner bulks up with private equity-fueled gym acquisition
John Freeland’s gym portfolio now includes 24 locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, plus six more in the works, amounting to annual revenue of $50 million and more than 1,000 employees.
Solar farm planned for 1,500 acres in Hanover set for Planning Commission vote this week
North Carolina-based Strata Clean Energy is behind the project, which would place solar panels on about 340 acres of the overall site.
Ronald McDonald House expands services in Chesterfield as new local CEO takes reins
The nonprofit, which provides lodging and hospitality services to the families of hospitalized children, is rolling out services at Johnston-Willis Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center.
Richmond pharma company Phlow seeking $25M capital infusion
A company involved in making the Richmond region a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing is in fundraising mode after it began operations at a Petersburg production facility last year.
Powhatan hockey rink adds some upgrades as it expands programming
A relatively new ice hockey rink in Powhatan is already in expansion mode, amid plans by its owner to build a larger facility in the region.
East Coast Appliance plugs in new Henrico outpost, eyes more local stores
The new Henrico outpost is the company’s first Richmond-area location north of the James River. Its CEO said Mechanicsville, Chester and Colonial Heights are on its radar for future expansion.
Local barbershop chain Clippers adding new spots in Chesterfield and Henrico
The two new spots at The Lake development in Chesterfield and near Richmond Raceway in Henrico will bring Clippers’ total store count to five.