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Meet the Collaborators Behind this Workforce Program
Minority-owned businesses unite to revolutionize the small business landscape in Richmond, Virginia. Read about it on Capital One’s website.
BizSense Beat: December 6, 2024
Lynx Ventures’ New Manchester Lofts highlighted in VPM’s BizSense Beat. Check out the coverage on VPM.
Lynx Ventures Featured in Richmond BizSense
An Affordable Housing Boom? Plans for thousands of income-based units show sector’s momentum in Richmond, Virginia. Read about it in Richmond BizSense.
Oak Grove Affordable Housing Groundbreaking Represents Improvement for Richmond’s Crisis
Almost 250 new apartment units are under construction in the Oak Grove community, as project leaders held a groundbreaking for the new development, NOON Ingram, on Thursday, June 13. Check out the coverage from 12 On Your Side.
Empowering Culinary Entrepreneurs in Richmond
The Entrepreneur Empowerment Program is leveraging a collaboration between four organizations, including Lynx Venture’s HATCH Richmond, to build a small business ecosystem. Read more from Capital One.
New Manchester Flats VI, Marks the Completion of the Project
The final piece of the New Manchester Flats project is slated to provide 127 affordable housing units at 1021 E. Fourth St. Learn more about New Manchester Flats VI, and a few other upcoming projects of ours, by checking out Richmond BizSense!
TemperPack Welcomes New CEO
Temperpack welcomes new leadership as Peter Wells takes the helm as CEO. Wells comes on board in an exciting moment of growth for Temperpack as they roll out its latest innovation, WaveKraft. Wells is excited at the opportunity to expand Temperpack’s business into new industries and into international markets.
"A reason to celebrate," 7000 Carnation St Breaks Ground
We were joined by Mayor Levar Stoney and Dr Michael J. Jones, who represents the 9th district, to celebrate the commencement of construction on 218 new income-restricted apartments at 7000 Carnation St. We’re proud that this project provides an example of Richmond’s commitment to investing in affordable housing.
Plans approved for 218 income-based apartments near Chippenham Hospital
In our latest effort to bring affordable housing to the Southside, plans for a project at 7000 Carnation St have been approved. The project will consist of two, four story, buildings comprising 218-units in the Beaufont Oaks area.
Clopton Siteworks tenant Sassy Jones receives EY Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year Award!
Charis Jones’, 2021 EY Mid Atlantic Entrepreneur of the year, grand opening of the first brick and mortar location of Sassy Jones was a hit. A line out the door evidenced the cult following the brand has accrued since its inception. Sassy Jones has seen incredible growth in recent years and the brand that Jones has cultivated shines through in this latest expansion.
Affordable housing plans for Oak Grove Elementary land
We’re excited to provide new life to the land that Oak Grove Elementary has sat quietly on through mixed-income housing. Oak Grove’s legacy will live on this new project and will continue to serve the community around it by providing affordable housing. Construction is expected to commence late in 2023.
Nightinggale Expands it's Reach
Chomp by Nightingale brings the incredible flavor and quality of a classic Nightingale sandwich to a bite sized treat. We’re thrilled to see this new offering expand into Walmart stores, making their delicious, locally made products even more accessible.
Clopton Siteworks tenant Sassy Jones receives EY Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year Award!
Join us in congratulating Charis Jones on this incredible achievement! Sassy Jones continues to grow and expand exponentially and we are thrilled to have them at Clopton Siteworks. We can’t wait to see what they do next!
Hatch launches new vertical: Hatch Logistics
Hatch Logistics opens with 20,000 SF of storage and logistics services for small- and mid-sized food businesses. Services include shipping and receiving, as well as climate-controlled and cold storage. A la carte packages are available with flexible terms and serve both Hatch Members and the general public.
Hatch Member's Pies Now in Food Lion
Joyebell’s Sweet Potato Pies have been picked up by 40 area Food Lion stores. Joye B. Moore, a Hatch Kitchen member, has utilized Hatch Kitchen and copackaging services to help her family-run business scale while maintaining her recipe and cooking techniques.