The player piano’s popularity reached its peak before the Great Depression, but that isn’t stopping a University of Richmond graduate from taking a gamble on self-playing ivory keys.
Michael Thompson
Scott's Addition warehouse swaps owners
A commercial construction company that had been in the neighborhood for 18 years will vacate its warehouse after changes in the area and a $1.8 million deal with an HR firm.
Restaurateurs' second concept lands downtown
The owners of a Chesterfield restaurant have scooped up a recently vacated West Broad Street space with plans to renovate and open a second concept there.
Coffee brand spills over into second space
A Museum District coffee company has outgrown its cafe space and is expanding into a Scott’s Addition warehouse to make room for its growing wholesale business.
Restaurateurs' joint venture opens on the Southside
Joe Sparatta of Heritage and Lee Gregory of the Roosevelt have opened their latest concept at Stony Point.
Real estate firm sells management portfolio
A local real estate veteran is letting go of the property management arm of his business to focus on brokerage and development.
Language immersion pre-K travels to Short Pump
Two Washington, D.C., entrepreneurs have chosen Short Pump as the next destination for their children’s language immersion school.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for Nov. 25, 2014
The Martin Agency ends its work with Kraft, and several other local marketing firms pick up new clients across industries. Plus a local firm is recognized in Adweek magazine for a recent TV spot.
Ledbury bags another investor
A recent investment from a Northern Virginia firm has boosted the Shockoe Bottom shirt maker’s recent capital raise total to about $5 million.
Short Pump restaurant expands near DC
A group of restaurateurs are further expanding a Short Pump concept with a new location in Arlington.