Last weekend’s grand opening in Goochland coincided with an effort by local booze-making peers to flow more tourists through that part of the region.
New Hardywood facility leads western Richmond booze trail
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Mike Platania joined BizSense in December 2016. He covers commercial real estate, restaurants and breweries. He graduated from Virginia Tech. Reach him at [email protected] or (804) 554-6872.
Ice cream, chocolate chain scoops up Carytown space
A franchised company with 130 locations nationwide is preparing to open its first local outpost near a handful of other confectioners.
Local college pumps $24M into renovation plans
Taking a cue from other nearby universities, a Richmond-area community college is kicking off a big-budget construction project on its campus.
New distillery on tap near The Diamond
There’s a new player entering the Richmond booze scene with a lineup of rum, gin and brandy.
Fledgling startup launches first capital raise
The company, based in Shockoe Bottom, joins another young local business in seeking its first round of fundraising.
UR takes deeper dive into beer education
The university is expanding the offerings of its brewing certificate program, which launched in 2016, with a new round of courses.
Community Foundation is Scott’s Addition-bound
The booming neighborhood has netted another notable office tenant, this time from the nonprofit sector.
$3M climbing gym debuts in Henrico
In addition to climbing walls of varying heights, the new facility features a yoga studio, weight room, lounge and spa area.
Sweet settlement: Cookie shop trademark suit resolved
A local cookie company’s legal dispute with a national competitor has been baked to completion.
Park renovations wrapping up at VCU, underway in Jackson Ward
As a round of heavy repairs to one of the city’s most visible parks is nearing the finish line, work on another nearby park is about to get started.