“To get a real, hand-rolled, smash burger in the area, get ready Chester. That’s all I gotta say,” Ahmed Maksher said.
Brookland Park’s Slay Burgers to open second location in Chester
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Local event suppliers Lighting & Sound Co., Main Stage Productions join forces
Two Richmond-based companies from the events industry are joining forces for an “all under one roof” event production company.
Personal assistant startup Sherah looks to first capital raise to fuel expansion
The startup that connects working moms with personal assistants to help with errands and parenting tasks, is looking to raise $750,000. Female investors have been the first to sign on.
Sports Backers succession: Lugbill reflects on 32 years of growth, new leader Dixon looks ahead
“Sometimes people have a hard time retiring from a CEO position because it’s so much of who they are. Trust me, I really like working at Sports Backers, and I’m really proud of it,” said Jon Lugbill. “But I know there’s more within me for whatever’s next.”
CarMax shifts ad work from Martin Agency to L.A.-based firm
After six years of using Richmond-based Martin Agency for its advertising, Goochland-based CarMax is taking its creative work out of town.
Gym franchise Orangetheory to open fourth location in the region
The new Hancock Village location will be the fourth for the local Orangetheory franchisees, who are also scouting spots in Scott’s Addition and Hanover.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 4.8.25
A resort in the Bahamas gets a new ad campaign and VCU has a banner ad at Richmond International Airport. (BizSense Pro required)
Dover Hall winery breaks ground on new tasting room in Goochland
“The tasting room will create jobs, attract tourism and showcase Virginia’s world-class wine heritage, and the untapped potential of beautiful Goochland County,” said Dover Hall official Robert Howell.
National lumber company moves manufacturing facility from Henrico to Powhatan
84 Lumber has just opened the doors on its new, 48,000-square-foot truss manufacturing facility in Powhatan.
Shockoe Institute breaks ground on $11M Main Street Station venue, part of larger Shockoe Project
The 12,000-square-foot educational and interpretive center will serve as a starting point for the Shockoe Project, leading into other components, such as a long-planned 62,000-square-foot slavery museum, burial ground memorials and other commemorative sites.
