Ledbury and Shockoe Atelier are making and selling masks to VCU Health, and they plan to continue to ramp up production.
Local clothiers shift production to protective masks
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 jack@richmondbizsense.com or 804-554-6545.
Pandemic prompts increased usage of Capital Trail
The Virginia Capital Trail has experienced a burst of popularity during the coronavirus pandemic, as people take to the trail in increased numbers in search of some outdoor activity.
Richmond ends cash payments on Redskins training facility
As the Washington Redskins come to the end of their training camp contract in Richmond, the team and the city are doing away with a controversial provision of the deal. EDA has agreed to let the latter back away from the last of its previously agreed-upon local cash contributions.
Local governments craft efforts aimed at supporting businesses during pandemic
The Richmond Economic Development Authority signed off Thursday on creation of a $1 million loan program aimed at small businesses struggling with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens cuts 80 percent of staff due to coronavirus
Left without the ability to generate revenue, the nonprofit announced the layoffs of 89 of its 107 employees in a bid to survive the pandemic.
Manchester snack bar startup cooks up expansion into new markets
After finding a niche in cafés and gourmet markets locally, Sara McGlothlin is expanding the reach of her snack bar startup.
Richmond’s coworking spaces take different approaches to navigating coronavirus
What do you do when the main premise of your business model – gathering clusters of people in communal space – is antithetical to the current state of the world?
Short Pump cycling gym spins out new virus-era rental model
On the hunt for revenue as its members keep their distance during the pandemic, a local gym is letting its stationary bikes go mobile to bring exercise routines to customers’ living rooms.
Bird bolts, Bolt stays as scooter startups steer through outbreak
As one electric scooter rental company hits pause on its Richmond operations, another operator continues service in the city as the coronavirus pandemic rages.
‘You have to innovate’: Local taco joint bets on membership drive
Despite shutting down last week and temporarily laying off its staff, Don’t Look Back is looking ahead to a day when it can reopen and try what it hopes is a novel approach to surviving the coronavirus downturn.