“I said I really would like to start to get some business in the marine, boating and fishing industry, just thinking, ‘OK, I love to do those things; how awesome would it be to work in the industry as well?’” Commonwealth PR’s Brian Chandler said.
Sports & Recreation
Chesterfield County approves grant agreement for $323M surf pool-anchored development
Developer Brett Burkhart called the board’s vote a “major milestone” and said it was the final piece needed to get the years-in-the-making project moving.
Sweet science becomes growing business for Scott’s Addition boxing gym
Vintage Boxing’s River City Invitational, entering its final round this weekend, aims to establish Richmond as a serious pugilistic hub.
Big-box sporting goods chain leaps into Short Pump
Texas-based Academy Sports + Outdoors opened in the former Toys ‘R’ Us-Babies ‘R’ Us combo store.
Updated: Vision300 team out, two contenders left for Diamond District
“We are a team of Richmonders and we remain deeply committed to the success of our city,” said Casey Tischer of Vision300.
Chesterfield swimming club dives into $1.8M facilities expansion
“We are at capacity for sure and trying to do both swim school and swim team in the same facility is extremely difficult,” said Quest Swimming CEO Chad Onken.
Brothers open indoor golf simulator venue along Broad Street
The aptly named Indoor Golf RVA is the latest simulator-powered venue in Richmond. Another is in the works nearby at the massive Park at RVA entertainment complex.
$323M ‘The Lake’ in Chesterfield considered for 8-figure county grant
A performance agreement for a 105-acre mixed-use development with 250,000 square feet of commercial and office space and up to 1,190 residential units would provide about $28 million in incentives.
One trampoline park replaces another in Short Pump
Defy Extreme Air Sports has taken the leap at the former Boomerang Air Sports building in Towne Center West.
Diamond District developer selection looms as talks with finalists continue
“It’s just a whole different ballgame that is being played here in the city,” Councilmember Stephanie Lynch said in response to comments from colleagues on past economic development efforts.