A deal that would have put a highly touted Richmond company under Chinese ownership has fallen through.
Deal unravels between Scott’s Addition startup and Chinese firm
Mike Platania
Mike Platania joined BizSense in December 2016. He covers commercial real estate, restaurants and breweries. He graduated from Virginia Tech. Reach him at mike@richmondbizsense.com or (804) 554-6872.
Good Graze: Randolph-Macon buys 100-acre Ashland farm
The college has ponied up nearly $2 million to go from tenant to owner of the farm that houses its equestrian program.
New yoga studio lunges into Forest Hill
The owner wants to take advantage of proximity to the James River and its trails to attract neighborhood residents who typically work out in other ways.
New Hardywood facility leads western Richmond booze trail
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.
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.
