Michael Thompson

Two marketing firms join forces

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Two small digital marketing companies merged earlier this month and will soon move their combined operation to a space in Shockoe Slip.

Union Hill stocks up on all-American goods

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A startup that specializes in items made in the U.S. is expanding its online business to a brick-and-mortar shop in an upcoming Union Hill redevelopment project.

Taco, wing spot opens near VCU

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A trio of Chesterfield restaurant owners have opened their second concept on West Broad Street near VCU: A wings and taco eatery and bar.

Henrico company sold, facility to close

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A distributor of musical instruments based in Northern Henrico County has been acquired by a Nashville firm. And the company will likely vacate its 55,000-square-foot facility in 2016.

Martial artist joins Innsbrook fitness ring

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A first-time entrepreneur left Capital One to start a new fitness concept with his wife. Now the pair has their new martial arts gym up and running in Innsbrook.

New eatery scoops up vacant VCU space

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A restaurant space on West Grace Street that was formerly home to a barbecue joint is being revived by a new Lebanese concept.

Coffee roaster heats up DC sales

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Richmond-based Blanchard’s Coffee has made its debut on shelves of another major grocery chain in the Washington, D.C., area and is looking at more expansion here and farther north.