The Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 3.25.25

Familiar Creatures released the campaign “When, Then” for VPM. (Courtesy Familiar Creatures)Familiar Creatures released a campaign for VPM highlighting its 90by5 child development initiative. Called “When, Then,” the campaign included production by Spang. Familiar Creatures was named creative agenc
Read MoreIndoor farming startup Plenty files for bankruptcy amid multiple lawsuits in Chesterfield

Whiting-Turner is the latest firm to file a lawsuit in Chesterfield Circuit Court seeking payment for work at Plenty’s indoor farm facility in Meadowville Technology Park. (Jack Jacobs photo)The operator of a highly touted indoor farming facility in Chesterfield has declared bankruptcy.Plenty Unlimi
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The 30th anniversary tour of “Stomp” taps, slaps, hammers, and sweeps into Richmond.
Read More Demolition in full swing at former Gusti site across from Scott’s Addition

The site’s main building began coming down last week. (Mike Platania photo)A prominent Museum District eyesore is coming down. Demolition of the long-vacant, graffiti-covered warehouses at 2901-2923 W. Broad St. is now underway. The structures, previously home to Gusti Restaurant Equipment & Supply,
Read MoreVCU board discusses increased spending in FY26 budget, selects new rector

VCU anticipates at least $50 million in new spending will be incorporated into its FY26 budget. (BizSense file)The VCU Board of Visitors recently discussed the university’s upcoming budget and tapped two members with backgrounds in the banking sector to lead the group.The university anticipates more
Read MoreThe Agenda: Local government briefs for 3.24.25

City accepting applications for grant fund for businesses impacted by water outageRichmond’s water treatment plant beside the James River. (Image courtesy City of Richmond)Richmond is accepting applications for the Small Business Recovery Grant Fund to help businesses impacted by January’s water out
Read MoreSlideshow: Scenes from BizSense’s Future of the Diamond District event

A crowd of more than 300 packed into River City Roll last week for Richmond BizSense’s Future of the Diamond District panel event.Guests were treated to an insightful panel discussion about the near-term and long-term phases of the city’s massive Diamond District project, anchored by the Flying Squ
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A new book looks at Elvis Presley’s debt to Black musicians.
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ZipAddressAmountAuction DateAuction TimeTrusteeChesterfield Circuit Court, 9500 Courthouse Road231123102 Sterlings Bridge Court$195,0005/19/202512:30 PMEquity Trustees231141003 Westwood Village Lane #401$267,9134/21/202512:30 PMEquity Trustees232344715 Mason Dale Drive$136,5004/21/202512:30 PMEquity
Read More Former Richmond Fed employee to be sentenced this week for insider trading scheme

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s building downtown at 701 E. Byrd St.A former longtime Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond employee will learn his fate this week for a nearly 4-year scheme in which he pocketed hundreds of thousands of dollars by using illegal inside information to trade on the st
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“Magazine Dreams” and “Flipside” are very different films united by an obsession with dashed dreams.
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Alicia Díaz on dance, the body’s knowledge, and co-creating change with “Arts for Climate Justice for Puerto Rico.”
Read More Late-night cookie delivery company to open in Scott’s Addition

Cosmic Cookies is planning to open next week in Scott’s Addition and will sell cookies for delivery and takeout. Pictured is owner Jacob Wagner. (Jack Jacobs photo)A local cookie company is heading to Scott’s Addition with plans to cater to a late-night crowd.Cosmic Cookies expects it’ll open next w
Read More‘We’re running out of time’: Local PGA tourney still short on sponsors as deadline looms

The Dominion Energy Charity Classic has been sponsored by Dominion and hosted at Country Club of Virginia since its inception eight years ago.One out of four won’t cut it.So says Steve Schoenfeld, executive director of the PGA golf tournament soon to be formerly known as the Dominion Energy Charity
Read MoreStone Brewing-anchored Henrico warehouse sold to JLL division for $40M

Sapporo USA, the parent company of Stone Brewing Co., moved into the warehouse in 2023. (Mike Platania photo)Eastern Henrico’s industrial sales market is staying hot heading into the spring. LaSalle Investment Management, a division of Chicago-based commercial real estate giant JLL, recently purchas
Read MoreThe Pipeline: Commercial real estate roundup for 3.21.25

TOP THREE SALES#1 Health Venture sold 20,420 square feet at 4700 Puddledock Road in Prince George for $6.84 million to Elliott Bay Capital Trust. Catharine Spangler with Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller.#2 Plum Street Partners purchased 42,774 square feet at 9851-9881 Mayland D
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Two weeks before what’s slated to be the 40th – and final – Opening Day at The Diamond, officials with the Flying Squirrels and the City of Richmond got a closer look at the new ballpark that’s taking shape beside it and is on track to replace it this time next year.Mayor Danny Avula and City Counci
Read More New Business Licenses: 3.21.25

Business NameLocationZip BusinessChesterfieldWood Renew & More11301 Heartleaf Place23120OtherDMA Secure Solutions1900 Abberly Circle23114OtherElite A Properties6949 Hull Street Road23224Real EstateA & K Cosmetics10560 Braden Townes Court23832RetailH & L Junk Removal2405 Arrowfield Road23834Transport
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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden highlights the tattoos of its staff through March 27.
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For the first time in 26 years, “A History of Animated TV Commercials” will have a rare screening this Sunday as part of the James River Film Festival.
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