Hive Systems, a five-year-old local firm, is plugging into a new revenue stream by jumping into the software business.
Local cybersecurity firm branches out with audit software product
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GRTC’s shortlist for new transfer station includes Public Safety Building site
GRTC is looking at five sites across the city for the home of its future bus station hub, which would incorporate a larger mixed-use development and be the permanent successor to the temporary facility it opened last year.
Effort to roll out Va. retail marijuana market in 2025 gains Senate momentum
A Senate subcommittee considered two competing bills, and ultimately decided to potentially combine elements of the two.
Bill to lower food-to-liquor sales ratio for some bars passes state Senate
The state Senate has passed legislation that could ease a regulation that’s long been a point of contention for many of Virginia’s bars and restaurants.
Southside bike shop Coqui Cyclery reopens after unexplained closure
“I’m just trying to navigate keeping open and keeping everybody happy,” owner Clint Kronenberger said on Friday. “Pretty much everybody that had something here has already picked it up and has been super nice and happy and supportive.”
Chop Chop, FoodUp and a delivery deal gone wrong
A bid to create a more formidable local competitor to national restaurant delivery apps like DoorDash has left a five-year-old local startup defunct and its founder considering legal action.
Powhatan pitmaster adds new butcher shop at expanded restaurant
Jason Crowder has opened The Butcher Shop, a market and butchery next door to his barbecue spot Smok N Pigz, which also just expanded with additional seating.
University of Richmond seeking $51M in bonds for campus projects
UR requested the bonds from a state authority that provides financing for both public and private colleges in Virginia. UR hopes to fund improvements at the campus library and steam plant, and construction of a student housing project.
Coffee chain 7 Brew underway on first local outpost in Chesterfield
The from-scratch location is expected to be the first of five drive-thru stores locally for the Arkansas-based franchise. Others spots will be in Short Pump and elsewhere in Chesterfield.
Indoor play-place opens at Stony Point Fashion Park, with toy store and cafe to follow
“The options for indoor play are relatively limited. When you have three or four days of continuous rain, you’re out of things to do,” said Sunshine Play owner Dan Jenkins.
