A team from VCU creates a way to more efficiently manufacture an AIDS drug, local nonprofits get corporate support and the VMFA reopens one of its galleries.
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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.
The Herd: New hires, promotions and departures for Jan. 20, 2015
VCU brings on new administrators, plus new hires in law, real estate and finance.
Restaurateur’s second venture lands on Grace
After his Latin dining concept in Mechanicsville went under, a local restaurateur is taking a chance on a similar venture in the heart of the city.
Cafe opens fourth spot in Scott’s Addition
An expanding market and cafe concept opened the doors to its fourth location in late December, contributing to the changing storefronts in Scott’s Addition.
The 10 most-read stories of 2014
Thanks to our readers, 2014 was Richmond BizSense’s biggest year yet. Here’s a look back at some of the top stories from this past year, including the Carytown Cupcake law, a handful of multimillion-dollar mansion sales and restaurant openings and closures.
Editor’s picks: Our favorite BizSense stories of 2014
The quirky, the scandalous and interesting stories that stuck with us among the nearly 1,000 published this year include articles focused on beer, identity theft, heavy metal music and a $160 million development project.
2014: The year of the grocer
Richmond became a battleground for huge grocery chains this year, with Walmart, Kroger, Wegmans and more vying for the carts of local shoppers. And with a long list of projects in the works for next year, the shopping spree is set to continue in 2015.
Startups that caught our eye in 2014
Salsa, pretzels, cars, music and beer were just a few of the inspirations behind the array of startups that launched in 2014. And in addition to new businesses, a few of the companies we’ve covered in years past are picking up speed with capital raises, investors and expansions.
Startup gathers and gifts bits of RVA
An entrepreneur is pulling together pieces of Richmond – its sports, its food and its beer – to create a custom gift box for the die-hard local.