Donnie Glass and business partner Andy McClure opened Jardin on the last day of 2021 at 1520 W. Main St.
Grisette restaurant owners pop cork on wine shop and bar in the Fan
Jack Jacobs
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.
Kulture owner sows seeds for future Chesterfield marijuana dispensary
He’s relocating a head shop and CBD store to a former gas station at 10150 Hull St., where he plans to sell pot as soon as the legal market opens and he gets a license.
Startup roundup: Richmond’s entrepreneurs were busy in 2021
The budding marijuana industry spurred several ventures, and Scott’s Addition continued to attract businesses.
Virginia’s budding marijuana industry took root in Richmond and grew in 2021
The start date for recreational sales may be moved up to 2023 instead of 2024, but local entrepreneurs aren’t waiting to profit from cannabis consumers.
Order up: 2021 was a newsy year for restaurants in the Richmond region
New concepts were announced, local restaurateurs expanded their footprints, and plenty of old restaurant spaces were given new life.
Rusty Taco expanding into Short Pump
The Texas taco chain’s local franchisee said the success of its first location in Westchester Commons spurred plans for the new restaurant.
Gelati Celesti double dips in Short Pump
The local ice cream chain is increasing the size of its shop at 11805 W. Broad St., and it’s planning to open 15 new locations in the next five years.
Shamin Hotels unveils plan for bigger Embassy Suites at Stonebridge
The hotelier had proposed 50 fewer rooms and a smaller conference room in 2019 but decided to increase the scale of the project.
Chipotle first tenant signed for new portion of Midlothian retail center
The Mexican restaurant chain plans to open in spring 2023 at the Kroger-anchored Ivymont Square shopping center.
Avail Vapor’s stores go up in smoke amid haze of FDA red tape
The Richmond-based vaping retailer, which had nearly 100 stores in a dozen states a year ago, has sold or shuttered all of its locations.
