“If the legislature makes progress on creating a retail market, it’ll be interesting to see what happens to the timeline,” Jeremy Preiss told BizSense.
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Northside private school nears completion of $5M gym expansion
“The Activities Center was built in the 1990s when our enrollment was roughly a third of what it is today,” said New Community School’s Dan Stackhouse. “We have far outgrown the existing space in terms of enrollment but also in the size and scope of our health and wellness programs.”
Short Pump mall seeks ‘open container’ ABC license to drink while you shop
The mall recently filed a request for a commercial lifestyle center license, which would allow visitors to consume alcoholic beverages in common areas.
Startup led by former Altria exec raises $17M to make inhaler for smokers who want to quit
Brian Quigley has relocated Qnovia’s headquarters to Richmond from Los Angeles as it continues to develop its nicotine replacement device.
Lewis Ginter to expand with $1.9M deal to buy adjacent church property
The botanical gardens struck a deal to purchase the neighboring Lakeside Baptist Church, which will add six acres to the garden’s 82-acre campus.
New operator of local Planet Fitness gyms adding two more locations
The gym chain is taking over an empty Best Buy store in Mechanicsville and a portion of the former Martin’s in Stony Point Village.
Lawyer brings social mixers side gig to Richmond
“It’s a group of people coming to our partner restaurants to talk in small groups and learn what they have in common and make meaningful connections,” Geoff Garrett said of his new venture, For2. “It’s like speed dating in groups.”
Project Snapshot: Construction continues on new STEM building at VCU campus
The new six-story, $124 million building on the site of what was the university’s Franklin Street Gym is well underway and headed for completion in March.
Retail project in Midlothian, Sportsplex land-use plan get planning commission green light
Both undertakings involve a bit of mystery: The retail site’s grocery anchor is being kept secret for now, while the county has previously been in talks with an unidentified developer for land near the Sportsplex that includes the former Southside Speedway.
New-to-market urgent care clinic for pets coming to Carytown Exchange
Two other new tenants are lined up for the Publix-anchored project: Starbucks and restaurant chain Burtons Grill & Bar.