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.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens cuts 80 percent of staff due to coronavirus
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.
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.
$3M fund launched to help local nonprofits weather coronavirus downturn
The Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund was seeded with a $500,000 contribution from the Community Foundation and has grown to $3 million with donations from Atlantic Union Bank, Bank of America, Capital One and others.
Carytown clothier seeks buyer after outbreak wipes out foot traffic
“It’s a judgement call and I know the numbers. It’s hard to be a Carytown business in a good economy.”
CrossFit gym opens in new Henrico location, only to close due to coronavirus
The excitement of a new, larger location to accommodate a growing membership was dampened by the gym having to temporarily close two days later while the pandemic plays out.
Former Baja Bean space carved up for new retail tenants
Where once there were tacos and beers, you’ll find vinyl records and Bohemian décor, as a bid to transform a longstanding Fan bar into a more varied space takes shape.
