Michael Thompson

Gym brand fills out old grocery space

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A recent arrival to the Richmond fitness market is in expansion mode once again with its third location this year. It’s latest is taking over a West End building most recently occupied by a Food Lion.

Brothers reopen Italian spot with fresh concept

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The pair behind a few different West End restaurants is back in the same shopping center, this time with a more causal and healthy approach to Italian staples.

Lifelong golfer tees off fitness studio

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After working out of her home for years, a longtime golfer has rented a small space to grow her fitness business that’s focused on improving performance on the green.

Latin dinner spot launches downtown

After closing his first Mechanicsville venture, a restaurant owner has opened a new Latin and Italian spot on West Grace Street.

Cafe takes on growing Manchester market

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A former financial adviser is ditching the corporate world to bring a new coffee shop to the industrial Southside neighborhood.

Captive audience: Mystery maker unlocks newest venture

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What task takes the teamwork of ‘The Goonies,’ the code-cracking of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and the speed of ‘Amazing Race?’ The newest corporate team-building activity, which opened its doors this month.