Born out of family ties to the insurance business, a new tech firm is looking to tap into the so-called “gig economy.”
Church Hill startup launches insurance platform for freelancers
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Triathlete shop leaves West Broad Village
3sports has shut down in Short Pump as it continues a legal dispute with its upstairs neighbor.
Chicago coworking brand drops $5M for Shockoe Slip space
It’s the first national coworking company to move into the Richmond market, joining local brands Gather, 804RVA and at least one other newcomer.
Former NFL player’s trampoline park springs into Richmond
A national chain founded by Ty Law has signed a lease in the Victorian Square Shopping Center in Midlothian.
Fan bakery shutters Jackson Ward location
Left idling after a move to the Fan, a local bakery’s previous outpost is now permanently closed.
Richmond firm raising $2M for restaurant software
One of the area’s youngest startups is filling its plate with some extra cash.
Young Guns: The best of Richmond’s startup scene for 2017
Richmond’s startup scene continued to develop this year, with some established players making moves and newcomers settling in.
Brewery roundup 2017: Another boozy year for Richmond
With many local breweries now drawing national attention and collecting various awards, while also staying busy in here in Richmond, 2017 was a year full of growth.
Total Wine follows Publix for third Richmond location
A Short Pump shopping center is preparing to swap arts and crafts for beer and wine in another of its storefronts.
Curtain retailer bows out of River Road
The Massachusetts-based company, which is closing all its 19 stores, cited a changing retail landscape as its reason for folding.