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 jack@richmondbizsense.com or 804-554-6545.

VCU considering a 3-5 percent tuition increase for FY24

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The university is also considering a 6 percent increase to the mandatory fees students pay. It would bring the annual cost of a full course load to more than $16,000 for in-state undergraduates.

Bodybuilding gym bulks up regional presence with new Chester outpost

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Adding more weight to its regimen, a Henrico-based bodybuilding gym has plans to pump out two new locations south of the James River in the near future, and also just became its own landlord in Henrico. RVA Iron Gym is planning to open a new outpost at 361 E. Hundred Road near Chester. Gym co-owner… Read more »

Menswear brand Psycho Bunny hopping into Short Pump mall

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Psycho Bunny, which sells polo shirts, hoodies, pants and other items with rabbit-skull-and-crossbones motifs, is planning to open in the mall this summer in the space currently home to women clothing chain Francesca’s.

New-to-market kids gym chain to open in western Henrico

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It will be the first Richmond-area outpost for KidStrong, which caters to children who are able to walk through age 11. Its membership-based program interweaves physical activities with educational lessons in 45-minute sessions.