A summertime merger between online grocers in Charlottesville and Colorado is resulting in changes on the ground in Richmond.
Online grocer to close Scott’s Addition warehouse, lay off Virginia workers
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.
Local belt maker expands a few notches
In the last year it tripled its space on West Broad Street, and this month expanded once again within the same building to accommodate growth.
West Broad shop leaves downtown, eyes Short Pump
After four years at the corner of West Broad and Adams streets, a local clothier is leaving downtown for the suburbs.
Richmond startups expand, rebrand and relocate in 2016
Local startups embraced change in 2016, laying the groundwork for continued growth in the New Year.
Mentor group’s startup contest back for second year
A local nonprofit is tweaking its game plan and targeting younger companies in Year 2 of its startup contest that puts $8,500 in prize money up for grabs.
Long-dormant W. Broad storefront lands furniture dealer
A seller of locally sourced furniture and home decor opened earlier this month on West Broad, in a long-dormant storefront next to Tarrant’s Café.
Former U.S. Soccer star to open training facility near Willow Lawn
Oguchi Onyewu made his name as one of the most imposing defenders to ever play for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, and now after his retirement in 2014, he’s trying to tackle the Richmond fitness scene.
