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.

Innsbrook flex-office company sold after 35-year run

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Whereas Wi-Fi and beer on tap are obligatory at today’s coworking venues, fax machines were the amenity du jour back when Ali Abbasi and his wife founded the Business Center International in 1988, renting offices and meeting rooms to other companies in Innsbrook.

Western section of Cary Street Road to be closed for sewer project

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The stretch between Three Chopt Road and Tuckahoe Boulevard is slated to be closed to through traffic in both directions for five weeks starting Monday. The eastbound lane along that stretch will remain closed for an additional 17 weeks for more sewer work.