Jack Jacobs

Foxtail Coffee Co. is planning a new location in the Brandermill area of Chesterfield, which would follow cafes that have opened in Midlothian and Short Pump within the last couple years. (BizSense file)

The contractor transition means at least a temporary layoff of more than 500 employees, though many of them are expected to be rehired by the new vendor.

Following the opening of the first Richmond-area Capriotti’s in June, the sandwhich chain’s local operator is planning his second location in Chesterfield.

Hugh Lee recently opened Center Street Market in Ashland. (Courtesy Center Street Market

The Boatwright Memorial Library has been renovated and received upgrades to its HVAC among other improvements as part of a recently completed $66 million project. (Photos courtesy University of Richmond )

The terminus of the Powhite Parkway in Chesterfield. The county is preparing to issue RFPs tied to the construction of the initial segments of the roadway’s extension. (BizSense file photo courtesy of Chesterfield )

Publix is adding to its local presence, which includes the pictured location at White Oak Village in Henrico, with a store near the Brandermill area of Chesterfield. (BizSense file photo)

VCU’s West Grace Street Housing Project would bring nearly 1,000 new beds to the campus. The dorm is expected to open in 2028. (BizSense file courtesy Glave & Holmes )

“We fire our own pieces on site, and in the room where we have the kilns, there's no room to add a third one if needed. And we are at a place where we need a third kiln.”

“I am very aware of the pressure I put on myself to honor the pizza and the legacy of this building,” said Tom Schaefer. “I take it extremely seriously, the level of people’s love for Bottoms Up Pizza, because I am one of those people.”