The Fortune 500’s former top exec has launched his newest business, a massive athletic training facility in rural Mechanicsville.
Sports & Recreation
Squirrels step up to sixth season
Thursday is Opening Day at the Diamond, and the team’s new general manager is anticipating the team’s biggest season yet.
Martial artist joins Innsbrook fitness ring
A first-time entrepreneur left Capital One to start a new fitness concept with his wife. Now the pair has their new martial arts gym up and running in Innsbrook.
Investor re-energizes Fan gym
With a financial boost from one of its members a 2-year-old gym has rebranded and renovated its Cary Street space.
High-end upgrades change golf club’s game
Just coming off renovations to its golf course, a Chesterfield club has unveiled its revamped clubhouse, which includes a high-end restaurant, event space and wine bar.
Squirrels manager’s curveball career change
The first general manager of the Richmond Flying Squirrels is trading in bats and gloves for ink and toner as he transitions into ownership of an Innsbrook printer cartridge franchise.
Dance studio jumps into new space
A fitness studio that offers cardio dance and other classes has found its own space in Scott’s Addition.
Another startup pops up in the bubble business
A second Richmond startup is banking on a new sport that puts soccer players inside huge inflatable bubbles.
Golf club’s new owner lines up major upgrades
A Glen Allen golf club’s sales price far surpassed that of other recently sold courses, and its new owner is pouring an additional $2 million into renovations.
Willow Lawn gym melds fitness trends
The small fitness studio trend is stretching into Willow Lawn, and the new gym will combine several popular classes – all at temperatures of up to 105 degrees.