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.
Brewery roundup 2017: Another boozy year for Richmond
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.
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.
Need Supply welcomes its third round of 2017 fundraising
One of Richmond’s fastest-growing retailers is wrapping up a busy year with a fresh $1 million in capital.
Scott’s Addition adds some Orange
An art and home décor shop is leaving West Cary Street in favor of space within Sound of Music Studios.
Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 12.20.17
New retailers in Stony Point, a big donation to Richmond Ballet, and other news blurbs in healthcare, marketing and education.
Ride-sharing commute service branches into Richmond
A Norfolk-based nonprofit that provides round-trip transit to work for those who live in areas with limited public transit options has rolled into the region.
Coffee brewer rebrands ahead of national expansion
Aiming to avoid a conflict with a brewer of another sort, a local coffee maker has changed its name as it prepares to push westward.
Business incubator nearing completion in the Bottom
The future launch pad for a number of Richmond-area startups is coming right along on East Cary Street.
New names file into Carytown retail lineup
Two sets of serial shop owners are adding to their respective portfolios in the neighborhood, where two national brands are also moving in.
