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Retail startup camps out in vintage trailer

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With a refurbished camper from the late ’60s, two former Carytown co-workers are rolling out the next phase of their retail business at local markets.

Hopewell hands out $70k to startups

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Betting on some promising startups to revive downtown, the city of Hopewell awarded funding to four new businesses that will move into vacant storefronts along a main retail stretch.

The Broadberry shuffles owners

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The owner of two local music venues has sold off his stake in The Broadberry as the concert spot enters into its second year in business.

Nutrition shop fills out vacant VCU space

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After a stint working for a nutrition retail heavyweight, a 21-year-old entrepreneur is launching his own supplement shop along West Broad Street.

Late-night Thai spot launches on Broad

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Richmond restaurant vets launched a new concept last week just outside the Fan that’s serving up Thai street food until 2 a.m.

Co-working concept spreading to Scott’s Addition

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A downtown shared office startup is adding more desks with a second location on the edge of Scott’s Addition, where it plans a $1 million rehab of a Broad Street sub shop.

Bakery rising in Shockoe Bottom

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After a stint at the Jefferson Hotel and running a part-time business from home, a baker is bringing her recipes to Shockoe Bottom and will fill the space of a cafe that shut down earlier this year.

Tavern concept sets up on the Southside

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The restaurateurs originally behind Commercial Taphouse are getting their newest venture up and running just across the river and expect the new pub-style spot to open in August.

Co-working startup jumping to more space

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A shared office space with a focus on retail-related startups is expanding with a move from Rocketts Landing into the outskirts of the Fan.