The mortgage industry veteran purchased the Richmond franchise of Mobiledumps, while a local couple are the new owners of the region’s Pool Scouts franchise.
Local dumpster, pool cleaning franchises under new ownership
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Ceramic light fixture studio ready to flip the switch on new Scott’s Addition showroom
Hechizo originally made ceramic jewelry, and shifted to emphasize lighting about a year ago. Its lamps and sconces start at $700.
Regional pharma manufacturing group secures $4M for workforce development
The grant money will be used to create new degree programs at Reynolds and Brightpoint community colleges to help develop the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in the Richmond-Petersburg area.
Subcontractor sues for $8M in unpaid work on Plenty indoor farm project in Chesterfield
The subcontractor has asked a judge to order the sale of the property, while several firms involved in work on the facility that have filed liens totaling at least another $13 million.
State board votes to recommend approval of VMFA expansion project
Last week’s decision followed the AARB’s rejection of the museum’s design plan in December, where some board members expressed concerns about the size of the new $261 million wing in addition to other issues.
Chesterfield to break ground on new $135M high school near Moseley this year
“We’re building (the new high school) a bit differently than Cosby and Clover Hill. We’re using different construction technology to get this open for students faster and in a more economical way for the county,” said a county official.
Pilates franchise stretching out with new locations in Carytown, Henrico
Franchisee Radhika Trivedi is planning to open studios at the Carytown Exchange shopping center and near Virginia Center Commons.
Bon Secours to begin new 90,000-square-foot medical center in Chesterfield this year
The health system has been planning the surgical center and medical office building on the St. Francis campus since 2018.
Sina Hospitality planning two-hotel project near Westchester Commons
“This part of Chesterfield is underrepresented when it comes to hotels,” CEO Ravi Patel said of the $35 million project, which adds to others that are expanding the company’s local presence.
Macy’s to close Southpark Mall location
The greater Richmond region will soon be down to just two Macy’s stores as its location in Colonial Heights is on the chopping block along with dozens of others nationwide.