Turning Point Pen Co., which sells pens ranging from $600 to five figures, is expanding production by taking some of the work out of the hands of owner Michael Kahwajy-Hyland.
High-end Hanover pen company draws up contractor plan to fuel growth
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.
Cannabis dispensary to open near Chesterfield Towne Center
Green Leaf Medical said it chose Midlothian in part because it’s already a hotspot for its home delivery service.
Whisk bakery whipping up an expansion into Henrico County
“We have a large customer base who shop with us regularly and … ask if we had plans to go to the West End, because it would be more convenient for them,” said owner Billy Bryan, who bought Whisk earlier this year.
Startup paint company opening retail storefront in Manchester
“We did a lot of direct-to-consumer and that’s been great, but we’ve been exploring how to bring a more personalized experience to paint,” Hound Paint Co.’s owner said.
National lighting retailer plugging into Richmond with first local showroom
Circa Lighting plans to open this fall at 3125 W. Broad St., across from Scott’s Addition.
UR grad’s organic restaurant chain expands to Charlottesville
Organic Krush, which serves acai bowls, smoothies, baked goods, cold-pressed juices and wraps, has been serving a lot of out-of-towners at its Short Pump location.
Enrichmond Foundation’s dissolution leaving other groups in limbo
“Basically we have no access to our funds,” said Friends of Pump House President Penn Markham after the group was left hanging by the foundation’s demise.
New owner to expand former Little Sisters of the Poor home in West End
Now known as August at Richmond, the assisted living facility will receive a projected $10 million reconfiguration to capitalize on what the owners see as a need for more long-term nursing care beds.
Collegiate’s head of school to leave post this month
Penny Evins announced in a letter to parents that she’ll step down July 31. A member of the school’s board of trustees will replace her on an interim basis.
Chesterfield continues to map out plan for River City Sportsplex area
Officials held a community meeting Tuesday to showcase draft recommendations amid talks between the county and an undisclosed developer who wants to build a mixed-use development on the former Southside Speedway property.