Former competitors are now teammates following the merger of a local sportswear provider and a Seattle rival.
Local sports outfitter teams up with West Coast rival in merger
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.
Uber-inspired companionship service for seniors expands beyond region
A local tech company that matches seniors with companions has made the jump outside the Richmond market after a recent investment round.
Coffeehouse moves across the river to Cary St.
A homegrown café has traded suburban living in Chesterfield for an urban outpost near the Fan.
Scott’s Addition to get sushi spot; Dairy Bar changes hands
A new sushi-centric restaurant is coming to Scott’s Addition, while the owners of a longstanding diner in the neighborhood are passing the reins to new management.
Carver gets a vet
After starting out doing house calls, a local vet has set up shop in the Carver neighborhood.
Urban agriculture nonprofit to end, transfer assets to local peer
A Richmond nonprofit that promoted urban agriculture is ending operations due to lack of funding, though its gardens, orchards and other assets will live on under a frequent collaborator.
Virginia War Memorial marks completion of $26M expansion project
Nearly 2 1/2 years after construction began, the Virginia War Memorial has largely polished off a multimillion-dollar expansion, marking the occasion with a dedication ceremony Saturday.
YMCA embarks on $5M Manchester branch renovation
Months after completing similar upgrades to two of its branches, the YMCA of Greater Richmond is kicking off another multimillion-dollar renovation, this time in the Southside.
Ice cream beat: Gelati Celesti expands south; newcomer Ruby Scoops eyes Northside
A new flavor and an old favorite are set to sweeten the local ice cream scene this spring.
Boozy cupcake shop cooking up expansion via capital raise
A Carytown-based bakery that specializes in alcohol-infused treats has its eyes set on expansion.