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Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 8.21.19
Peloton and Publix prepare to open in the West End, a local radio station rebrands, Hardywood gets set to open its beer club and more in this month’s Newsbites.
Former Captain Buzzy’s reopens as Riverbend Coffee Co.
A Church Hill coffee shop has been born anew. The cafe has been renamed for the view of the James River from Libby Hill Park.
Courthouse Creek Cider expanding in Goochland
A year after planting an outpost in the city, a Goochland cidery is growing its flagship location.
Strawberry Street adds some sparkle
A 23-year-old jeweler who graduated from JMU has opened her own jewelry shop on the Strawberry Street retail row.
42 local companies make Inc. 5000 list
The Richmond region posted its strongest showing in recent years on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, with a Mechanicsville firm breaking into the top 10 for the first time.
Grateful Dead-inspired brewery under construction in Powhatan
Jason Miller and Tim Torrez are working to open Crazy Rooster Brewing Co. later this year or early 2020.
Cheesemonger takes slice of Scott’s Addition
A local cheese peddler that started out as a pop-up shop is cutting out a more permanent home at a local cidery.
Henrico-based chickpea-powered startup raising $12M
A local health food startup is looking to haul in another eight-figure investment.
Bell’s Brewery distribution squabble could be headed to Richmond Circuit Court
“If we win this, we’re going to blow a hole in the Virginia franchise law,” said Bell’s founder Larry Bell. “It’s going to change the brewer-wholesaler relationship in the state of Virginia, and I think we have a decent shot.”