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.
Governor doubles limit for brewery events
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.
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.
Last of local Martin’s stores to close this summer
The fate of one of the largest casualties of the Greater Richmond Grocery War has been sealed.
Kids clothier wanders onto West Broad
A small downtown storefront that used to house rare and sought-after sneakers soon will help a slightly smaller clientele up their fashion game.
Private investigator consolidates into W. Broad office
The move onto West Broad Street coincides with the closure of the company’s offices in Midlothian and on Markel Road near Willow Lawn.
Sleepy side gig: Mattress industry veteran dreams up new company
His new startup in Richmond aims to capitalize on manufacturing technology that can squeeze and roll mattresses into boxes for easier home delivery.
$3M rock gym stakes a claim in Henrico
A chain of North Carolina climbing gyms is ascending into the local market, as it finalizes its purchase of the former Richmond Athletic Club building.
Triathlete shop pumps the brakes on River Road location
A local bike, swim and run retailer is going from two storefronts to one — at least temporarily.
