After launching a business providing bike tours up and down the trail in 2015, Anne Poarch is working to open a market for cyclists and runners halfway between Richmond and Williamsburg.
Virginia Capital Trail spawns another startup
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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 mike@richmondbizsense.com or (804) 554-6872.
Goochland brewer plots $14M expansion
One of the Richmond region’s westward-most breweries will continue its drive west, while also growing its farmland home base.
Weekly 5K runs ready to launch in Richmond
What started as a short run through a park outside London in 2004 has evolved into a global fitness nonprofit that’s paved its way to the River City.
‘Havoc’-fueled retailer settles down in the Bottom
A staple of the South of the James Farmers Market is laying down roots — this time north of the river.
Local firm acquires Charlottesville healthcare provider to increase coverage
Just five months after being purchased by a private equity investor, a home-healthcare provider has added a Virginia-based company to its portfolio.
Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 5.23.17
The Richmond Symphony lands a grant, Aldi opens in Midlothian, and a consulting firm is recognized by Forbes Magazine in this month’s roundup.
Governor doubles limit for brewery events
Just before happy hour on Friday afternoon, Gov. Terry McAuliffe raised a pint and signed a bill to loosen regulations on Virginia’s booze industry.
Retailer opens doors in newly built Scott’s Addition storefront
It’s the first retailer to open in the $33 million redevelopment of the former Symbol Mattress factory.
24-hour gym chain bulks up with 6th Richmond outpost
A national gym brand known for its all-nighters is pushing out another rep in Henrico.
Hokie’s hot house heads west to GreenGate
A sauna studio that started on Patterson Avenue has signed a lease for a second location in the 75-acre mixed-use project in Henrico’s Far West End.
