ELYA was forced to reconsider the use of its signature fridges to sell its prepared meals and it launched home delivery service for them instead.
Local vending machine startup pivots after spat with health department
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Richmond firm taking over management of Quirk hotels from Hyatt
“We’re a small, nimble group and it’s hard to work with an operator that is just so big,” said Quirk’s owner of why he switched to Retro Hospitality. “It’s like turning the Titanic sometimes to get something done.”
Henrico County representatives come aboard the GRTC board of directors
The three new members increase the regional transit provider’s board to nine. Previously, it had six members with three from Richmond and three from Chesterfield County.
Oddities shop owners can be at rest after securing spot in Oregon Hill
Justin Torone and Alaina Gearhart paid $675,000 to buy the building containing Rest in Pieces at 349 S. Laurel St. from their landlord.
Coworking, startup incubator in Ashland doubles office space in same building
The expansion boosted the Dominion Energy Innovation Center’s total size to 5,500 square feet and added a kitchen and new conference room.
Local restaurant brand Charred fires up its second location in the region
The eatery at 9325 Chamberlayne Road, Suite 200, in The Shoppes at Rutland Place in Hanover County has been in the works since 2019.
Trucking company buys Richmond warehouse as part of expansion
A. Duie Pyle, a 98-year-old Pennsylvania freight carrier, plans to have its new trucking-and-warehousing hubs in Richmond, Manassas and Roanoke operational by mid-April.
University of Richmond students sprout bean-based trail mix company
Absurd Snacks, the product of a course called Bench Top Innovations, launched its line of roasted bean trail mixes through its online store this week.
Local packaging firm closes on $140M capital raise to fund expansion
Henrico County-based TemperPack Technologies plans to open two more manufacturing plants and launch new products.
Richmond-based boating club expands to Anchor Point Marina in Hopewell
Carefree Boat Club of Central Virginia also leases slips at Kingsland Reach Marina in Henrico and the Sturgeon Creek Marina on Lake Anna.