EarthCraft Virginia has unveiled a new name to mark its 10th anniversary advocating for eco-friendly construction, and as an acknowledgment of its geographical expansion. The nonprofit, a locally based statewide group that administers the EarthCraft brand of green-building programs, is now called Viridiant – a name derived from “viridis,” the Latin word for “green.” The new… Read more »
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Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 3.22.16
See who’s raising money in fundraisers around town, plus awards for local firms, a new coffee cart launches at a local school and more.
Café chain docking at Rocketts Landing
After closing its Church Hill location, a local chain of cafes and markets is heading even farther east for its latest storefront. Urban Farmhouse Market and Café plans to open in May at 4821 Old Main St. in Rocketts Landing. Owner Kathleen Richardson said she has leased the 3,000-square-foot space, which was previously occupied by… Read more »
Local dental practice lands in Beverly Hills (the shopping center)
A 40-year-old local dental office has planted its flag in the West End for its 12th office in the area, picking up where a CrossFit gym left off. Virginia Family Dentistry last month opened a new 4,000-square-foot office at 8516 Patterson Ave. in the Beverly Hills Shopping Center. The space was formerly occupied by West… Read more »
The Herd: New hires, promotions and departures for 3.15.16
An economic development executive has moved on. More promotions and new hires in this week’s Herd.
Real estate firm puts down roots
After selling dozens of houses in its three years in operation, a local real estate brokerage has bought a home of its own.
Contest dangles trip to startup mecca
One of Richmond’s latest startup competitions is upping the ante this year with a trip to Silicon Valley. The local chapter of Aging2.0 is hosting a pitch event April 7 for the San Francisco-based organization’s Global Startup Search, a competition for companies developing goods and services catered to senior citizens. The local event will be… Read more »
Production studio shuffles ownership
After buying out partners and achieving majority control of the company he founded, the head of a local production studio has brought a longtime producer into the ownership mix. Dave Trownsell, CEO of video production studio Park Group, has made executive producer Stacy Murphy-Johnson a minority partner in the company and promoted her from the… Read more »
HDL buyer beats Ohio lawsuit
Richmond’s newest major healthcare player has shed some more legal baggage. An Ohio judge this week dismissed a three-month-old lawsuit against Texas-based True Health Diagnostics, which entered the Richmond market last year by acquiring Health Diagnostic Laboratory. Filed in November, the case centered on blood tests patented by plaintiff Cleveland HeartLab, which had previously allowed… Read more »
RVA targets SXSW
A contingent of Richmond business boosters is planning a marketing assault on this year’s South by Southwest Interactive Festival.