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Primis Bank is headquartered in Henrico County. (BizSense file photo)A local banker will serve more than four years in prison for a long-running, multimillion-dollar lending fraud.James Stevens, who for 15 years orchestrated what prosecutors described as a “Ponzi loan scheme” at Henrico-based Primis

RainMaker’s Kristin O’Connor and Tilt CEO Ron Carey outside of Tilt’s Shockoe Slip HQ. (Jonathan Spiers photos)Six years after forming from the merger of two video companies, Tilt Creative + Production has taken on a longtime Richmond sound studio that’s set to serve as its in-house audio arm.Tilt a

Ms. Bee’s relocated from Brookland Park Boulevard earlier this year. (Mike Platania photos)A juice bar’s exit from the Northside looks to have opened the door for a new bagel shop to join the neighborhood. Ms. Bee’s Juice Bar recently relocated from 114 W. Brookland Park Blvd. to 323 N. Adams St. in

Chesterfield Circuit CourtMid-Atlantic Steel Erectors, Inc. v. Sanford Federal, Inc. d/b/a Talon Veteran ServicesPlaintiff says defendant has failed to make payments for rental cranes and operators for a project at the Veterans Hospital and seeks judgment of $139,501.55.Attorneys: N. Leslie Saunders

Randolph-Macon College plans to open a 64-bed dorm complex on North Center Street in Ashland in time for the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year. (Courtesy Randolph-Macon College)The Yellow Jackets are building a bigger nest.Randolph-Macon College intends to add a 64-bed, four-building dorm com

The Hop closed in recent days after six years in the Fan. (Mike Platania photo)A Fan restaurant space is trading pizza for matzoh balls. The Hop Craft Pizza & Beer at 1600 E. Cary St. closed last week after selling its lease, equipment and business assets to industry veteran Yael Cantor for her new

A rendering of Capital Square’s planned development at 1600 Roseneath Road. (BizSense file photo)One of the busiest developers in Scott’s Addition just got the green light for its latest project in the neighborhood. Last week Richmond City Council approved a special-use permit for Capital Square’s p

A rendering of Capital Square’s planned development at 1600 Roseneath Road. (BizSense file photo)One of the busiest developers in Scott’s Addition just got the green light for its latest project in the neighborhood. Last week Richmond City Council approved a special-use permit for Capital Square’s p

Low Viscosity Lubricating Fluid For An Electric Motor SystemPatent No. 12043817An electric motor lubricating fluid for an electric motor system including a lubricating base oil, at least one sulfurized component, at least two phosphorus-providing additives, and at least one high molecular weight dis

VCU Health is seeking permission from the state to relocate the outpatient facility it had been planning for Courthouse Landing to another location nearby in Chesterfield County. (Jack Jacobs photo)Citing delays and other challenges at the Courthouse Landing project in Chesterfield, VCU Health is lo

Woman Crush Wednesdays spotlights female artists in Richmond’s music scene.The post Girls’ Night appeared first on Style Weekly.

Matan Cos. is planning to begin the development of its New Kent Logistics Center project with a 1.2-million-square-foot warehouse. The firm secured the 289-acre project site for $15.1 million. (Images courtesy Matan Companies)A Maryland-based developer’s recent eight-figure land deal has teed up a p

Maven Theory co-owners Bethany Frazier, left, and Meg Althoff are preparing to open a new retail store to sell candles and perfumes in Bellevue. (Photos courtesy Maven Theory)A pair of local entrepreneurs are moving their business ventures into a 1930s-era theater in the midst of a redevelopment.Meg

Nash Osborn and Matt Hurley. (Courtesy The Fishin’ Pig)A Farmville-based restaurant group is casting out into the Richmond market. The Fishin’ Pig is preparing to open in the former Hurley’s Tavern space at 4028 Cox Road in Innsbrook. As its name suggests, The Fishin’ Pig serves both pork and seafoo

 Phillip Lecky joined Harrell & Chambliss as an associate.Mary T. Morgan has joined Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden as Of Counsel in the litigation section.Adam P. Holbrook has been promoted to vice president with Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s commercial property services.Cassie Wagner joined S

Virginia Tourism Corp. released the third season of its video web series My Home Virginia, airing on the agency’s website and YouTube channel and in Virginia welcome centers. The latest episodes focus on Virginia’s role in the lives of local athletes who call Virginia home, including Jon Lugbill of

A newer rendering of the Diamond District stadium entrance was filed with the city in recent weeks. (City documents)More tangible signs that the Diamond District baseball stadium is moving forward are showing up at Richmond City Hall.A site logistics plan for construction of the new ballpark was fil

Richmond Writers Round series tells the stories behind the songs.The post RVA Storytellers appeared first on Style Weekly.

The Richmond artist behind Judith + Rolfe makes the traditional art of quilling her own. The post Paper Virtuoso appeared first on Style Weekly.

Bochie Thompson outside Tokyo Market’s future home. (Mike Platania photo)A mainstay Carytown retailer is moving elsewhere within the neighborhood. Tokyo Market, which sells Japanese groceries, spices, sauces and other items, is preparing to leave its longtime home at 2820 W. Cary St. and relocate a