Local startup Qnovia closes on $16M raise to take nicotine inhaler to U.K. market

Qnovia’s RespiRx is a handheld, inhaler-like medical device being developed as a smoking cessation therapy. The Richmond startup plans to roll out the product both domestically and in the United Kingdom. (Courtesy Qnovia)Shortly after securing FDA approval for clinical trials of its smoking cessatio
Read MoreVCU picks up Broad St. building across from under-construction arts center

The building sits across the parking lot from the Rite Aid at the corner of Broad and Belvidere. (Mike Platania photo)Virginia Commonwealth University’s real estate arm has added to its holdings near the Monroe Park campus. Last week the VCU Real Estate Foundation purchased a vacant building at 508
Read MoreNext piece of Chesterfield’s Springline development will be new $80M mixed-used building

Collins Enterprises is preparing to build its second mixed-use building at the Springline development in Chesterfield, following The James building that’s nearing completion. (Images courtesy Chesterfield)Next year is shaping up to be a notable one for the Springline at District 60 development in Ch
Read MoreBreaking Ground: Local building permits for 12.11.24

Type AddressAmountFiling DateDescriptionContractorChesterfield Commercial17301 Westerleigh Pkwy$6,227,63111/26/2024Mech/Bensley Elementary SchoolD E Kirby IncCommercial6600 Strathmore Road$2,900,00012/3/2024Elec/West Area ElementaryHazzard ElectricalCommercial6600 Strathmore Road$1,500,00012/5/2024E
Read MoreNational wealth advisory firm Baird plants first Richmond flag

Robert Bowman (left) and Matthew Preddy recently joined Baird to open the firm’s first office in the Richmond market.By way of Milwaukee, a sizable wealth advisory firm has made its entrance into the competitive Richmond market.Baird, which manages $310 billion in client assets nationwide, opened it
Read MoreThe Herd: New hires, promotions & departures for 12.10.24

Diane Leopold, executive vice president and chief operating officer Dominion Energy, will retire on June 1.Joy Woodward joined the Strawberry Street office of Long & Foster Real Estate.Carter Gradwell joined Walker & Dunlop as senior director, hospitality capital markets.Kate Gareau joined Napier Re
Read MoreThe Pitch: Advertising and marketing news for 12.10.24

Evergib and Karnes Coffey’s rebranding work for THA.Evergib and Karnes Coffey completed a brand refresh for THA Design + Architecture, formerly Thomas Hamilton & Associates. Evergib consulted on naming and branding, while Karnes Coffey created a new logo and visual identity.Sportable alums Laura Ben
Read MoreDeveloper closes out year with $6M in deals in Scott’s Addition, Willow Lawn area

The former industrial site is just a block north of the Otis apartments in Scott’s Addition. (Google Earth)It’s a busy end to 2024 for an out-of-town developer that spent nearly $6 million for sites in and around Scott’s Addition in recent weeks. Last week, Breakwater Cos. bought 1701 Roseneath Road
Read MoreHealth systems planning 100-plus more beds at area hospitals

An aerial photo of Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center in Chesterfield, where Bon Secours is planning to add additional beds to the facility. (BizSense file)Bon Secours, VCU Health and HCA are all eyeing projects to add more beds to hospitals in the Richmond area, according to filings with the st
Read MoreLincoln Saunders to step down as Richmond’s chief administrator

Lincoln Saunders earlier this year meeting with restaurant owners about meals tax collection issues. (BizSense file photo)Richmond’s top administrator for the past four years will not continue in the role under the next mayor and City Council.Lincoln Saunders, the city’s chief administrative officer
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The national tour of Abba’s jukebox musical “Mamma Mia!” comes to the Altria in all its spandex glory.The post How Swede It Is appeared first on Style Weekly.
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Legendary songwriter comes to Richmond in support of local nonprofit, FreeHorse Arts.The post Building the Herd appeared first on Style Weekly.
Read More The Agenda: Local government briefs for 12.9.24

A rendering of the proposed apartment building. (County documents)Willow Lawn building height increase approved, proposed Sheetz deferredAt their meeting last week, Henrico supervisors approved a plan from Aurelie Capital to increase the height and density of an apartment building approved at 4911 A
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ZipAddressAmountAuction DateAuction TimeTrusteeChesterfield Circuit Court, 9500 Courthouse Road231129201 Brett Drive$516,5001/9/20258:30 AMSamuel I White2311214003 Fortunes Ridge Ct$78,0001/6/202512:30 PMEquity Trustees2311311649 Olde Coach Drive$168,5001/10/20259:00 AMALG Trustee232372728 Congress
Read More VMFA expansion project gets thumbs down from state advisory board

A rendering of the west-side exterior of the McGlothlin Wing II expansion planned for the VMFA, which would bring new gallery space to the art museum. (Images courtesy of SmithGroup)The VMFA’s largest expansion project in its nearly 90-year history has hit a snag.The state Art and Architectural Revi
Read MoreFirst look: Old Mamma Zu spot transformed for new Restaurant Adarra

A few years, an addition and a major renovation later, the former Mamma Zu building in Oregon Hill is set to come back to life. Restaurant Adarra is preparing to open at 501 S. Pine St. by the end of the year. The Spanish restaurant had operated on First Street in Jackson Ward since 2019, serving fa
Read MoreVCU Health agrees to mediation with city on disputed tax payments

A rendering of the 20-story project that would have replaced the Public Safety Building. (BizSense file)Following previous negotiations that failed to resolve the issue, VCU Health has agreed to the City of Richmond’s request to enter into mediation over disputed tax payments stemming from a failed
Read MoreMeet AnswersNow, the virtual therapy company that topped this year’s RVA 25 list

AnswersNow founder Jeff Beck (left) celebrates with fellow RVA 25 honorees at last month’s awards ceremony.It took a global pandemic to prove that Jeff Beck was on to something.In 2017, while working as a licensed social worker, he had the idea for a company that would offer virtual therapy and supp
Read MoreFirst Friday pick: Points in Time

Richmond Photographer Matt Graves presents debut solo show at Black Iris Gallery.The post First Friday pick: Points in Time appeared first on Style Weekly.
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