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Short Pump restaurant shuts down

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A national restaurant chain has closed the doors of its Short Pump location after more than 10 years in business.

New retailer refines consignment shop style

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Trying to avoid the cluttered market to the east, a VCU graduate has set up a store that resells and rents high-end clothes and accessories in West Broad Village.

Nonprofit steers startups with funding

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Four fledgling Richmond companies and one in Northern Virginia will receive $20,000 each as part of a local nonprofit’s efforts to help startups succeed.

NoVa, West End to get taste of Sugar Shack

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A Richmond donut shop’s expansion continues as it heads to a former West End gas station and north toward the Beltway thanks to a deal with a state politician.

Restaurant duo doubles down on Main Street

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Two local restaurant owners are expanding their business with a new concept launching soon in Shockoe Bottom. They also have plans to expand in California with help from a Richmond native and NBA player.

Tenant, landlord tango in court

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A local dance costume company is battling its landlord over its Shockoe Bottom headquarters weeks after a change in ownership and layoffs to more than 100 employees.

A double helping of new restaurants

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A new Henrico eatery puts the urban in suburban, and in Oregon Hill a dormant restaurant property has come back to life.