Richmond native Matt Paxton is putting his skills to the test with a new venture that helps de-clutter and manage the estates of the recently deceased.
‘Hoarders’ star makes room for new Richmond startup
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.
Escape room chain unlocks first Richmond venue
The business model may involve customers desperately trying to get out of the premises, but it seems to be working.
New bill takes another shot at state liquor law
After being defeated a year ago, the fight against the “45 percent rule” is back in front of the Virginia General Assembly.
West End, Northside private schools plan multimillion-dollar renovations
With a combined $9 million of construction and real estate acquisitions in the works or recently completed, two local private schools are making sizable moves to expand.
Scott’s Addition cidery puts lid on first canning venture
A local startup cider maker now has 10,000 new ways to quench Richmonders’ thirst.
Bike courier rolls out local delivery platform
In response to the emergence of national food-ordering apps like GrubHub and OrderUp in Richmond, a local delivery service is ramping up with an online venture of its own.
Self-serve bar adds wine to Scott’s Addition brew scene
A Richmond real estate agent will soon uncork the latest stop on Scott’s Addition’s booze map.
Va. distilleries vie for looser sales restrictions
Makers of whiskey, vodka and other liquors from around the state are making a political push in Richmond to level the playing field with beer- and wine-selling peers.
Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 1.18.17
Our popular news briefs are back after a brief holiday hiatus with a startup competition, various nonprofit grants and an introduction to the Richmond Beer Trail.
Sports Backers’ new wine-marathon blend to run through New Kent
Richmond’s biggest running race organizer has a new event in the works for those who like to bookend their workout with a little self-indulgence.