John Freeland’s gym portfolio now includes 24 locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, plus six more in the works, amounting to annual revenue of $50 million and more than 1,000 employees.
Sports & Recreation
Slideshow: Winners announced for the inaugural BizSense Pickleball Tournament
Find out who won the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles brackets at BizSense’s first ever pickleball tournament, presented by Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden.
Powhatan hockey rink adds some upgrades as it expands programming
A relatively new ice hockey rink in Powhatan is already in expansion mode, amid plans by its owner to build a larger facility in the region.
Ice hockey facility with 2 NHL-sized rinks planned near The Lake in Chesterfield
The project, led by Powhatan Ice Den owner Fred Festa, is considered another step toward his ultimate goal of attracting a professional hockey team to the region.
Surfin’ RVA: Wake surfing school launches on the river
David Klotz and Jacob Hollomon recently launched Safe Surf RVA, a wake surfing school providing lessons and outings for catching waves via the wake behind a motorboat on the James.
New pilates and nutrition studio to open in Midlothian
A local pilates instructor is moving her practice out of her home and into her first full-time studio.
Downtime: Kayak polo in 3D
Adam Hugo, owner of 3D rendering firm Hugo Render, has spent the past year promoting the sport locally and building the Richmond Rapids club, which is hosting a tournament at Riverrock this weekend.
North Carolina yoga studio stretches into Carytown
Midtown Yoga opened earlier this month in the Publix-anchored Carytown Exchange shopping center and is in talks for a location in Short Pump.
Tri-City Chili Peppers get some extra glow with ‘Cosmic Baseball’ under black lights
In a bid to continue growing their fan base, the region’s other minor league baseball team is turning off the lights in what its owner believes is the first-of-its-kind stadium setup.
Planet Fitness muscling into North Chesterfield with new Meadowdale gym
With a big box retailer leaving for another nearby shopping center, the gym chain is swooping in to extend its reach in Chesterfield County.