Eighteen months after it set up shop stateside, a U.K.-based company is has tripled its presence in Hanover County.
UK firm ramps up business in Ashland
Michael Thompson
Cafe opens fourth spot in Scott’s Addition
An expanding market and cafe concept opened the doors to its fourth location in late December, contributing to the changing storefronts in Scott’s Addition.
Startup concocts spicy retail recipe
Two college pals are kicking off a new business built on their go-to recipe for a classic brunch cocktail.
Beer shop opens on Boulevard
New development on Boulevard has added a new growler-filling shop to the local beer map.
Musical franchise debuts in Midlothian
A local duo is expanding a kids music school chain to the Southside a year after opening a location in Short Pump.
Q&A: Stone Brewing’s Greg Koch
Richmond BizSense caught up with Greg Koch, a co-founder of Stone Brewing Co. As Stone readies for its huge entrance into Richmond and the East Coast, Koch talks about responding to critics, the craft brew scene in general, and Stone’s anticipated effect on the city.
Scott’s Addition bingo hall floated for retail
A Jewish school for boys that owns a West Broad-facing building near Scott’s Addition is considering redeveloping the property for retail or restaurant use in the growing neighborhood.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for Dec. 30, 2014
Ad agencies land new local clients including breweries, jewelers and bakeries. One marketing firm announces a new department to create original content, and another releases a series of six-second videos for Verizon FiOS.
Church Hill: Drawing national spotlight to RVA
Between neighborhood staples and an array of new concepts, the Church Hill restaurant scene caught the eye of national news outlets in 2014. And new retailers and developments are also shaking things up in the historic neighborhood.
Startups that caught our eye in 2014
Salsa, pretzels, cars, music and beer were just a few of the inspirations behind the array of startups that launched in 2014. And in addition to new businesses, a few of the companies we’ve covered in years past are picking up speed with capital raises, investors and expansions.