The Danish toymaker plans to break ground on the project this year and wrap up construction in 2025, the same year production at the factory is expected to begin.
Lego under contract to buy 340 acres in Meadowville Tech Park for $1B plant
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American Civil War Museum to open long-planned theater
“(Visitors) come in and ask for an orientation film all the time, so we’re excited to add this,” said Deputy Director Stephanie Arduini.
Cannabis dispensary sprouting in old Burger King near Southpark Mall
The Colonial Heights store will join Green Leaf Medical’s Short Pump and Carytown shops. A Midlothian store is also in the works and the company is eyeing Ashland and Scott’s Addition.
Off-price retailer to open in former Lakeside-area Martin’s store
Gabe’s is taking over the anchor space in Brook Run Shopping Center, which was also previously home to Big Apple Neighborhood Market.
Saks Fifth Avenue downsizes at Stony Point Fashion Park
The retailer recently consolidated the sales area of its store at the South Richmond mall to the space’s first level, leaving the second floor off limits to shoppers.
Bon Secours planning clinic near Manchester for uninsured people
The $3 million clinic at 2301 Everett St. will share the building with the headquarters of social services nonprofit CARITAS and is expected to open early next year.
Soul N’ Vinegar relocating to Church Hill mixed-use development
The catering company will double its space to become more of a restaurant with a move from R Street to Q Street into developer Daniil Kleyman’s new project.
Outdoor gear retailer Sierra opening first Richmond location
The brand, which is owned by the parent company of TJ Maxx, is taking over the former Stein Mart store in Short Pump, where a location of the company’s Homesense brand will also open.
Midlothian-based investment software startup raises $950K
The funding will be used to launch Caravel Concepts’ products, which are aimed at financial advisors.
Acupuncturist stakes space for new practice near Willow Lawn
“I was always drawn to a more holistic approach,” said owner Yong Shin, a recent California transplant who opened a clinic at 5700 Old Richmond Ave.
