A production company’s move from Manchester to Northside has given a glossy finish to a redeveloped building. Glossy Productions has moved into a 4,200-square-foot space at 1905 Westwood Ave., filling in the final piece of the 36,000-square-foot commercial building refurbished by Leigh Properties over the past year. The production company’s new studio joins Blanchard’s Coffee… Read more »
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Web design firm upgrades in Manchester
A local web designer is expanding its Manchester offices, signing on as the latest tenant in the redevelopment of the former Reynolds South plant. CO+LAB plans to move June 1 to 409 Bainbridge St. in City View Landing, the new name of the 17.5-acre mixed-use development taking shape in the former Reynolds Metals plant along… Read more »
From Yogg, Karv is born
After nine years in business, a local branding agency has spawned a sister startup. Shockoe Bottom firm Yogg has launched Karv, a spinoff that will focus specifically on branding for small businesses. The offshoot launched in February with the opening of a leased space in Scott’s Addition at 3119 W. Moore St. Yogg owner Adam… Read more »
The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 3.29.16
Two agencies rebrand and another adds new owners in a busy month for marketing, branding and public relations news.
Business networking – in your ear
With its latest string of concerts, a downtown recording studio is adding a new note to the concept of business networking. Carlos Chafin of In Your Ear studio has started a new monthly series called Shockoe Sessions, which aims to blend business networking with live music performances. The series kicked off this month with a… Read more »
Popular downtown deli property on the table
Starved for space, the owners of Nick’s International Foods, a neighborhood institution at 400 W. Broad St., have put their building on the market as they ponder a move out of the city. The 8,600-square-foot property is for sale for $1.05 million, according to Manuel Mouris, a second-generation owner along with his brother Philip Mourtzakis…. Read more »
Green-building nonprofit unveils new name
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 »
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 »