A South Carolina-based mortgage lender founded by a former UVA and NFL tight end has slashed the headcount at its local office as part of a companywide workforce reduction.
Mortgage company lays off dozens in Richmond
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Brookland Park brewery gets City Council go-ahead; vote on Brook Road apartments shelved for November
Safety Team Brewing will move forward with its plans to open on the site of a former Brookland car wash, while plans to construct a $32 million apartment complex near VUU have stalled.
Wine peddler branches out with NoVA acquisition
A local wine distributor has blended a competitor specializing in artisanal French wine into its book of business
National cinnamon bun shop rolling into West Broad Village
An expansion-hungry chain of sweets shops has found its way to Short Pump, touting its freshly made vegan cinnamon rolls.
Two-in-one shop leaves Carytown for River Road
A popular Carytown retailer and wedding planner have upgraded their digs by moving to a bigger space in the West End.
Richmond Food Co-Op is down, but not out
The recent sale of the building it had hoped to call home has sent a fledgling local food co-op back to the drawing board.
Local VC aims for $10M fund
A newly launched Shockoe Bottom venture capital firm has upped the ante on its first fund as it kicks off its initial investments.
Northside brewery, apartment complex get initial approvals for SUPs
A brewery and an apartment complex planned for the city’s Northside cleared initial hurdles on Monday.
Richmond coffee company doubles roasting space with move to Henrico
With a new cafe up and running in the Bottom and its production volume rising, a local coffee company is headed outside the city for more room to roast.
$96M VCU dorm and redone Monroe Park unveiled
Two major landmarks around VCU’s campus made their debuts last week.