In a bid to combat a tough labor market, the founder of a Richmond coffee shop wants to bring a cooperative ownership model to the business he started a decade ago.
Downtown coffee shop Alchemy plans transition to co-op model
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.
Ethiopian coffee shop opens in Jackson Ward
Buna Kurs, named for the Amharic words for coffee and breakfast, opened last week in the former Saadia’s JuiceBox and Yoga Bar space on North Second Street.
‘Goth cowboy’ shop tries on bigger space on Broad
Saturn Return has reopened in its new location across behind City Diner on West Broad Street after several years in a smaller storefront near VCU.
New restaurant takeout app launches with Richmond restaurateurs as owners
FoodUp was founded by software developer Phu Nguyen but is owned by the operators of five of the local restaurants that use the service and is organized as a co-op.
Retailers Sierra, Homesense open first local stores in Short Pump
The chains, both owned by TJX Cos., have divvied up a big box formerly occupied by Stein Mart.
Ice cream maker Charm School to open in former cupcake spot in Scott’s Addition
The new space will be used for ice cream production, and eventually for retail sales of pre-packed pints and cups for takeout. The move follows the closure of its store in the Arts District this summer.
New-to-market physical therapy chain opens in Chesterfield
Cora’s Midlothian clinic is the company’s first in the Richmond region but the 18th in Virginia.
Local parenting advice app looks to grow as fringe benefit for employers
Fueled by its selection last month into an Amazon accelerator program, Nessle is testing a pilot program for businesses to offer its services as an extra benefit for employees with children.
Faison Center kicks off next construction project at Willow Lawn-area campus
The new 12,000-square-foot, two-story building will be called Pioneer Hall and will serve the autism nonprofit’s adult day services program and employment academy.
Road Runner runs out of Carytown, Lucky Road rolling in
Road Runner will be replaced by regional chain Lucky Road, which also has locations at Willow Lawn shopping center, 13265 Rittenhouse Drive in Midlothian and in Fredericksburg