Wish For More Birthdays’ initial order of 90,000 boxes of 24-count packages arrived in August. Most of the revenue will go to the American Cancer Society.
Local couple launches online-based birthday candle company
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City councilman opens new Scott’s Addition gym
The venture took inspiration from another gym in Austin, Texas, and has professionals working and living in the city as its target audience.
Cryotherapy clinic chain expanding to Midlothian for second local outpost
Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy will open in the Winterfield Crossing development and the franchisees are on the hunt for another location.
Delivery-focused breakfast restaurant moves from Regency to Scott’s Addition
A.M. Kitchen is the first tenant to open at the CloudKitchens space at 2812 W. Broad St. CloudKitchens was created by Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick.
Carvana begins operations at $25M Chesterfield distribution center
A roundabout path has finally led to the opening of the 191,000-square-foot facility, which comes less than a year after the online car retailer’s vending machine tower opened in the city.
Snagajob lays off dozens in Richmond
The Innsbrook-based online job board for hourly workers wouldn’t say how many employees it still has on the ground here but it does plan to maintain its local presence.
Nightingale plans expansion; Blue Cow opens West End ice cream shop
A double scoop of news: Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches is adding production space in South Richmond, while Roanoke-based Blue Cow Ice Cream launched its first local store.
Sheltering Arms Institute expands east Henrico clinic’s size and services
The outpatient facility at 4730 S. Laburnum Ave. increased its footprint to 6,000 square feet and added occupational and speech therapy.
Penny’s Wine Shop to join reopened Stoplight Gelato in Jackson Ward
The store is an offshoot of delivery service Richwine and will share the Brook Road building with the gelato shop, which is set to reopen after a two-year closure.
Chesterfield County approves grant agreement for $323M surf pool-anchored development
Developer Brett Burkhart called the board’s vote a “major milestone” and said it was the final piece needed to get the years-in-the-making project moving.