Michael Thompson

Construction firm shows off new home

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One of Richmond’s largest commercial construction companies held its own open house downtown Thursday to debut its new digs.

New startup contest narrows the field

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Seven Richmond startups have made it through to the next round of an inaugural pitch competition, including an online surfboard retailer, a roommate search service, a family gym and a shaving products brand.

Carytown restaurant shuts down for rebrand

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A local restaurant group is switching up its Carytown concept in favor of a new seafood spot, and it has another eatery in the works in the West End.

Ledbury launching in Georgetown

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The men’s clothing brand is making its first big move outside of the Richmond market and is planning to open a store in Washington, D.C., next month.

Carytown donut shop shutting down

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Carytown’s Dixie Donuts will shut down on Valentine’s Day after lagging sales, leaving its owner to focus on her other restaurant downtown.

DC entrepreneur to revive Fan spa property

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A Washington salon owner with several businesses around D.C. is picking up a vacant space on Main Street and plans to reopen the storefront with a hair salon and high-end barbershop.

Focusing on flotation, spa leaves Carytown

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A Carytown spa is moving out of the shopping district and diving into the growing trend of flotation therapy in its new space near the future GRTC development site.