Shockoe Slip-based Phlow Corp. and Maryland-based nonprofit U.S. Pharmacopeia are each spending millions to outfit a new lab research center in the Bio+Tech Park downtown.
Phlow and Maryland nonprofit opening shared lab in Richmond
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.
Indian restaurant opens in former Perch spot in Scott’s Addition
The restaurant is the second location of the Kismet Modern Indian concept from Karma and Kismet Food Group, which operates restaurants in Alexandria and D.C.
Trading Day: Local SEC filings for 12.8.22
One of Markel’s chief executives announces his retirement, a flooring retailer’s CFO puts in her notice, and several area executives buy thousands of shares.
Bon Secours wrapping up eight-figure expansion at Hanover hospital
The healthcare system is nearing completion of its West Pavilion, which will add dozens of additional beds to Memorial Regional Medical Center.
Ledbury to leave Arts District storefront
The local menswear brand is moving out of its space at 315 W. Broad St. and planning to reopen elsewhere in Richmond, though it hasn’t inked a lease yet.
Husband-and-wife duo stretch into ownership role at local physical therapy center
Longtime owner Tourage Rafeei, who founded the clinic more than 20 years ago, sold the Henrico location in recent weeks and had already sold his south Richmond location earlier this year.
Chesterfield retirement home’s $2M renovation underway
It’s part of a nationwide slate of upgrades at Holiday by Atria’s 200 retirement communities. The company also operates another in Henrico.
Local startup aims to connect working moms with personal assistants
“Society is constantly telling women to lower expectations, especially really driven women with successful careers. We’re always being told we can’t have it all and I disagree with that,” said Sherah founder Kristin Richardson.
Art supplies shop opening in Arts District
“With willpower or stupidity, depending on how you look at it, I’m hoping to fill that void,” Ian Hess said of expected demand for his new store.
Food delivery service ChopChop to be acquired by restaurant takeout co-op
FoodUp, which launched in September as a cooperative owned by local restaurateurs, is accelerating it growth by adding a more established player in town.