Richmond Business News for Friday, Nov 2

Richmond daily business news Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Friday, November 2nd, 2018 Articles that carry the Subscriber Plus logo (at left) can only be accessed by Richmond Times-Dispatch subscribers with digital access. To learn more or to subscribe, click here. Top Story CEO at Greater Richmond Partnership is leaving to take similar job in Detroit The president and CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership is leaving the regional economic development organization to take the top positio… Featured Henrico-based Compare.com raised $35 million to expand services; bringing total investment to $185 million since 2013 UPDATE: Stoney endorses 'the biggest economic development project in our city's history,' backs $1.4 billion Richmond Coliseum redevelopment proposal Shuffleboard venue in Scott's Addition seeks 'nightclub' permit Developers of Dogtown Brewing in Manchester seek special use permit  Virginia's Medicaid costs soar by $462.5 million - but not because of expansion Bingo Beer Co. - Richmond's first restaurant, brewery and arcade - opens Friday in Scott's Addition RVA Brew Crew to start offering bus tours to local breweries PepsiCo acquires Richmond-based energy bar maker Health Warrior Reservoir Distillery completes second capital raise as Richmond-based whiskey maker expands footprint Washington-based architecture firm acquires Richmond-based BCWH Pearl's Bake Shoppe reopens in new, larger location on Patterson Avenue near Libbie Avenue Metro Business Live forum in December to discuss the region's hot spots for commercial real estate Newspaper still seeking nominations for the 2019 Top Workplaces program Dominion Energy's bid for South Carolina utility is an important sidebar to rate hearing that could determine merger outcome You Need to Meet Getting to know: Shannon Venable with Children's Museum of Richmond Title: president and CEO at the Children's Museum of Richmond On the Move J. Michael Richmond J. Michael Richmond - Operations Learning Center Your Funds: Here's how to get a win out of losing this week's lottery jackpot Mega-Millions' enormous jackpot was the big financial headline of the last week. Subscribe to more RTD newsletters with a single click Afternoon News Click to receive the Richmond-area daily headlines each afternoon. Sports News Click to receive last night's game scores and news coverage around 6 a.m. Virginia Politics Insider Click to receive a daily Capitol recap weeknights around 7 p.m. More from the Richmond Times-Dispatch Subscribe to Richmond Dish and refresh your inbox Sample RVA's restaurants with Richmond Dish, our latest email newsletter. Enjoy restaurant reviews, dining news and more delivered weekly. About the RTD Celebrating career milestones with The Times-Dispatch Our annual Milestones celebration was more than just an office cake party. Held at our Hanover Production Facility on October 3, we welcome… Featured Businesses Cobb Technologies 800-346-8228 Glen Allen, VA 23059   More Info Williamsburg Wicker and Patio | Home Furnishings 757-565-3620 Williamsburg, VA 23188   More Info AirRight, Inc.| Heating and AC Service | Richmond, VA 804-421-4822 Midlothian, VA 23112   More Info Upcoming Business Events   6 NOV 2018 Free seminar on reducing, eliminating debt     7 NOV 2018 Let's Get Down to Business Chesterfield Economic Development presents Let's Get Down to Business     7 NOV 2018 1 Million Cups by RVA Works RVA Works presents 1 Million Cups Richmond.  We connect, inspire, and educate business founders!     7 NOV 2018 Virginia Franchise Forum 11th Anniversary Celebration Join the VFF for an evening of franchising updates, education, and networking as it marks its 11th anniversary. Industry leader FRANdata re…     9 NOV 2018 How to Start Your Own Small Business SCORE Workshop: "How to Start Your Own Small Business."  Learn the basics of starting a small business from local, experienced small-busine…   News ​ ​ Sports ​ ​ Business ​ ​ Food & Drink ​ ​ Events ​ ​ Video ​ ​ Opinion ​ ​ Weather