Richmonders got plenty of new ways to break a sweat in 2018, as the local market for fitness ventures continued to attract new competitors from yoga to CrossFit to old-fashioned weight lifting.
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Ad Rewind: 2018’s memorable advertising and marketing moments
Local advertising had much to promote in 2018, from the rollout of GRTC’s Pulse bus line to oyster- and vacation-themed campaigns for the state tourism office.
Parent-friendly coworking space finds balance on Patterson Ave.
After a setback forced it to leave its original location in Goochland County, one of the region’s newest coworking ventures is ready to relaunch.
Graphic design firm draws up Robinson St. home base
After two years in Scott’s Addition, a local graphic design firm is trading the space it shared with a furniture repair shop for its own digs in a former Fan laundromat.
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 12.11.18
A local web development firm gets Alexa talking about the state lottery, a national beauty store chain gets holiday-themed spots from a Richmond-based production studio, and several area shops announce promotions and new hires.
Chamberlayne Ave. block eyed for residential development
Development interest in and around the Chamberlayne Avenue corridor in the city’s Northside continues to pick up, with a local developer looking to add more residential density at the avenue’s intersection with School Street.
The Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 12.4.18
A longtime construction executive announces his retirement. A nonprofit names an executive director. New faces in law, marketing, real estate and more in this week’s Herd.
Revamped farmers market reopens – ice skating included
After 16 months of construction, a Shockoe Bottom landmark is set to reopen, bringing with it a return of ice skating downtown.
Longtime barbershop moves ahead of Broad Street building sale
Not long after its tenant of 60 years moved out, a VCU-area building along West Broad Street has sold, with a new tenant possibly en route.
The Docket: Local court roundup for 11.29.18
An engineering company failed to note foundation deficiencies in a century-old home they were buying, homeowners say, in claiming damages of $500,000, and the city says VCU, engineering and construction companies are responsible for a water main break that cost it $663,000. The Docket is open for all BizSense Pro members.