“Without the ability to gather ー whether it be for a member meetup or a celebration rental ー the physical space no longer made sense for the business model.”
Coworking space for women closing downtown office permanently
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.
Richmond food trailer moves into restaurant space in Shockoe Bottom
A slinger of Southern soul food opened a brick-and-mortar location in Shockoe Bottom Tuesday, trading up from a mobile kitchen in Northside.
Panera permanently closes its location in Carytown
The closure of the location at Carytown Place follows that of the Panera outpost in Stony Point Fashion Park.
Bon Secours planning $50M expansion at Hanover hospital
The project will add 44 beds to its Memorial Regional Medical Center, with construction expected to wrap up in late 2022.
Panera permanently shutters Stony Point location
Just as it is beginning to reopen after coronavirus closures, the Southside mall has lost another tenant.
New mask-making venture launches out of Avail Vapor HQ
Taking over part of an e-cigarette manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, a medical supply startup has launched a plan to make a sizable dent in the nation’s supply of medical face masks.
Watersports outfitter casts off in Powhatan
A new watersports rental company has set up in Powhatan County, hoping to capitalize on growing use of the state park from which it operates.
Fredericksburg radiologist opens pair of offices in Henrico
Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg has put two sister practices into the newly renovated Brookfield Commons building, owned by local developer Stanley Shield.
Menswear store opens near Museum District
“There’s a hole in menswear in Richmond,” said Alan Long, who owns the store with Rebkee’s Kevin McFadden. “I’m not trying to get a three-pack of Hanes T-shirts, but I’m also not looking for a $200 T-shirt.”
Gym chain drops plans to consider a spot at Stony Point Fashion Park
National gym chain Life Time is still looking to make its entry into the Richmond market, but it won’t be doing so at the troubled Southside Mall.