The university is teaming up with the Greater Richmond Partnership – with guidance from the Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase – to further study and develop the area’s export market.
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New cafe franchise takes on VCU
In prime VCU and Starbucks-dominated territory, a Midwest coffee shop brand with a classic rock twist is planting its first flag.
Peter Chang alums scoop up VCU eatery
A 7-year-old Chinese dining spot on West Grace Street shut its doors on Tuesday, but will soon be revived under a new name and new owners, who have both done stints at renowned chef Peter Chang’s restaurants.
Taco, wing spot opens near VCU
A trio of Chesterfield restaurant owners have opened their second concept on West Broad Street near VCU: A wings and taco eatery and bar.
New eatery scoops up vacant VCU space
A restaurant space on West Grace Street that was formerly home to a barbecue joint is being revived by a new Lebanese concept.
Pop-up ramen concept settles down near VCU
A Japanese concept that’s made brief appearances at popular restaurants around Richmond is setting up its own brick-and-mortar near VCU. And the owners are getting some help from a pair of local restaurant veterans.
VCU grabs Belvidere gas station
In its latest large real estate move near campus, VCU scooped up a gas station property at Belvidere and Broad. The lot was recently under contract and set to be redeveloped into a Walgreens by a North Carolina firm that now says it has come around to the school’s vision for the area.
VCU grad eyes Franklin St. for new restaurant
An entrepreneur with a restaurant overseas plans to buy a vacant Shockoe Bottom space and open an upscale Caribbean and African restaurant. And his isn’t the only Caribbean concept cropping up in the city.
Restaurant owner plans new concept near VCU
After more than 15 years in the West End, a restaurant owner is making his move downtown with a new dining spot in VCU territory.
Nonprofit pumps $28M into VCU children's heart program
VCU Health System is adding another large project to its agenda. A $28 million gift announced Tuesday will allow the hospital group to add a children’s heart surgery center to one of its current downtown facilities.