PlayRVA, which got its start running trains for kids at local malls, is hoping its new vehicle will spark additional revenue from parties and community events.
Mall train operator diversifies fleet with new fire truck, tests out-of-state expansion
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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.
Pet projects: Vet practice, boarding chain expand with new Richmond facilities
Locally based Partner Veterinary is underway on a $10.5 million emergency center near Short Pump, while Florida-based Pet Paradise just opened its second outpost in the region.
Cannabis dispensary opens in Carytown
Green Leaf Medical, thwarted in its efforts to open in Chesterfield County, had no problem launching a new store called Cannabist in the city of Richmond.
Housing nonprofit starts construction on small subdivision in South Chesterfield
Ettrick Landing will rise on land that was formerly occupied by the Ettrick Elementary School annex, previously known as Dupuy Elementary.
Pot dispensary’s appeal snuffed out by Chesterfield zoning board
Green Leaf’s attorney suggested that Chesterfield political leaders were ideologically opposed to the idea of a marijuana dispensary within the county. “I can assure you it’s not based in politics,” the county attorney’s office responded.
UMFS sells senior apartment complex near Scott’s Addition for $26M
The deal gives the nonprofit some extra cash to cover the increased costs of its day-to-day operations and construction at its campus.
Toast restaurant in Village Shopping Center sold to industry veteran
“I got to meet Josh and Jessica over there and we just sparked a friendship,” said new owner Bob Graham. “I always had that itch to run my own restaurant.”
Supervisor’s resignation leaves land deal, property owners in limbo
A deal that had been under discussion for several years was derailed by Leslie Haley’s departure for the attorney general’s office. “We had a deal almost worked out,” said Joe Beauchamp, who owns some of the property in question on Coalfield Road.
Downtown coffee shop Alchemy plans transition to co-op model
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.
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.
