The store is tied to a still-operational local nonprofit supporting youth in public housing through its mountain biking team.
Scott’s Addition bike shop shuts down
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.
Funding en route for local insurance app startup
A pair of veteran entrepreneurs is looking to make shopping for car insurance more like shopping on Amazon – and raising a pile of cash to help them get there.
Utah chain plans second local store in Midlothian
A retailer that gives old clothes a second home is adding a second home of its own in the Richmond market.
Story continues for West End’s Book People
The 40-year-old bookstore is staying afloat after a crowdfunding effort to keep it open proved unconventionally successful.
N.C. auto shop for enthusiasts zeroes in on Richmond
En route to a nationwide expansion, a Wilmington-based shop is planting its second high-end garage in a long-vacant former Safeway store.
Vintage goods rehabber finds home in Church Hill area
A local designer who makes and sells restored home goods and furniture will split her first brick-and-mortar space into a workshop and retail floor.
Sneak peek at Hardywood West Creek
The local brewery showed off its new $28 million facility this week as it prepares to open in the spring.
UVA alum moves talent shop to the River City
With NFL and MLB hopefuls on his roster, a football player-turned-sports agent has added his firm to the short list of agencies that call Richmond home.
Church Hill startup launches insurance platform for freelancers
Born out of family ties to the insurance business, a new tech firm is looking to tap into the so-called “gig economy.”
Triathlete shop leaves West Broad Village
3sports has shut down in Short Pump as it continues a legal dispute with its upstairs neighbor.
