An abundance of broken cellphones in the area has helped plant the seed for a local chain to expand in multiple directions, including west to Charlottesville.
Phone repair shop branches out from Richmond
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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.
Bedford brewery rushing liquid ‘Gold’ to Richmond
The sister brewery of a Petersburg beer maker is thirsty for a piece of the local market.
Microfarm startup wins pitch competition
A UVA-born venture focused on water-based gardening is set to sow more seeds after taking home $10,000.
Longtime strength-training gym finds spot in West End
As the Winter Olympics continue on, a local coach who once vied for a spot in the games is watching from his new digs in Canterbury Shopping Center.
Plans for Broad Street brewery scrapped
After hitting tax credit roadblocks for a historic Scott’s Addition building, two restaurateurs are exploring options for the property and looking at other locations for a new beer company.
Richmond payroll firm buys further into Texas
A Scott’s Addition-based company is increasing its presence in the Lone Star State with an acquisition, 18 months after opening an office there.
YMCA digs into another big upgrade
The nonprofit has broken ground in Northside as it raises $40 million to fund renovations at multiple facilities in the area.
Local JMU grad starts handmade pen company
Michael Hyland has turned a part-time passion into a full-time business as he starts to ship writing utensils from his Hanover workshop.
Chef’s cookware collection joins Scott’s Addition retail scene
After cooking stints in North Carolina, Europe and New Zealand, Bobby Bland has settled in Richmond to sell specialty kitchen accoutrement.
Latest phase of Stonebridge breaks ground
A clinic serving people with developmental disabilities is set to rise at the former Cloverleaf Mall site.