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.

Greenswell Growers gathers more green with $7M capital raise

greenswell growers facility

With a fresh round of funding in hand, Greenswell Growers is a step closer to sprouting additional production capabilities to fuel its expanding grocery store presence. The Goochland-based indoor farming company reported last week it has raised $6.9 million in a capital round from investors. A portion of the funding is earmarked for expansion of… Read more »

Sweet Frog founder’s hot chicken concept adds spot near VCU

hangry joe vcu broad street

Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken is taking over for the short-lived Waffle House across the street from VCU’s Siegel Center. It’ll be the fourth location in the region and comes amid a growth spurt for the two-year-old chain.

Pickleball venue coming to former Macy’s space at Regency mall

performance pickleball regency interior

Performance Pickleball RVA will feature 18 courts, with a mixture of indoor and outdoor, as well as a pro shop, bar and restaurant. The investors behind the project say they believe the venue will be the largest of its kind in Virginia.