Layers Bed Company
The dynamic couple behind this new venture, Gian Fazio and Karolina Kaczmerek, offer a personal story as unique as the luxury products they peddle. Both originally from Europe-Fazio is from Italy and Kaczmerek from Poland-they met while at University of College London. According to Kaczmerek her family “has long been involved in the furniture industry.” […]
Growing Confidence in the Local Business Climate Gains Interest of International Companies
Greater Richmond businesses are making a statement: stay here, grow here. In a six-week period between October and December, seven companies announced they are adding nearly 1,900 new jobs and several are expanding and investing more than $50.7 million. The level of confidence these businesses show for Greater Richmond’s business climate is more than encouraging. It’s critical.
Greater Richmond Grid Expands Distribution to All Area Martin’s
People around RVA are always asking me, “If I’m a mobile worker and need to print something really important right away, but am miles from my home office, how in GRID’s name do I print?” “We found a great reception to the magazine over the past few months that we distributed them in 13 of […]
Greater Richmond Grid Evolves to Six Issues a Year, Launches ‘Active: RVA’s Recreation & Wellness Community’
Beginning with the March 2011 issue, Greater Richmond Grid will become a bimonthly magazine.The two-year old publication will also launch a new section called “Active: RVA’s Recreation & Wellness Community.” “As more and more residents and visitors have adopted an active lifestyle, centrally-located Richmond has grown into one of the most celebrated healthy living communities […]
‘Prisoners of Love’: Thinking Outside the Candy Box
The brainchild of Richmond performer Slash Coleman and Richmond blogger Jennifer Lemons, “Prisoners of Love” will premiere at Crossroads Art Center on Saturday, February 12th.
Magazine Launch Party for Greater Richmond Grid & SBQ (Sports Backers Quarterly) at the Corrugated Box Building
The January 26th event will feature innovative businesses in the Manchester location. It’s time to celebrate the latest issues of Greater Richmond Grid & SBQ magazines, and we’re doing things a little differently this time.The event will be held in the beautiful Corrugated Box Building located in Richmond’s Old Manchester District. You will have the […]
DATE NIGHT: Shockoe Bottom
Inventive art and intriguing wine selections, eateries offering everything from tasty pub sandwiches to fine-dining extravaganzas, plus live entertainment make the ‘Bottom’ a perfect option for going out. A Richmond dining staple for years now, Poe’s Pub continues to provide quality and traditional American fare as well as entertainment. Boasting an affordable menu with enough […]
Food News
Bistro Bobette, Conch Republic Rocketts, and The Cellar Door An authentic bistro serving French comfort food, Bouchon is now known as Bistro Bobette. Rest assured, however, the name of the popular restaurant, located in Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip, will be the only change experienced by its loyal clientele. “There’s a new name, but that’s it,” […]
Looking Back, 150 Years Later
The sesquicentennial of the Civil War launches in 2011. Richmond — the onetime capital of the Confederacy and a center of the nation’s slave trade — is slated as a vital destination for tourists of U.S. history or family origin.
Lessons For The Future
Two ground breakings for elementary schools continue the collaborative efforts of the Mayor, City Council and School Board to ‘build a better Richmond.’