Richmond Business News for Thursday, Nov 1

Richmond daily business news Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Thursday, November 1st, 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 PepsiCo acquires Richmond-based energy bar maker Health Warrior Richmond-based nutrition bar maker Health Warrior Inc., has been acquired by food and beverage behemoth PepsiCo. Featured Reservoir Distillery completes second capital raise as Richmond-based whiskey maker expands footprint Virginia employer-sponsored health plan costs inching higher than national average Stoney's special tax zone for $1.4 billion Coliseum plan in downtown Richmond may be 8 times bigger than initial 10-block project area Washington-based architecture firm acquires Richmond-based BCWH  After 100-plus years, Connie's Shoe Repair moving to western Henrico from downtown Richmond and the owner is selling the business Altria Group gives $1.33 million to John Tyler Community College for industrial and mechanical training 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 Startup Spotlight: Goochland woman makes gourmet cookies from spelt flour to avoid food allergies Collared Greens closes its only store; owners are trying to sell the Henrico-based apparel business Sears suppliers haunted by ghost of Toys R Us GM offers buyouts to 18,000 salaried workers in North America Fed proposes easing capital rules, testing of some big banks 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 Jodi Gibbs, CPA Mitchell Wiggins welcomes Jodi Gibbs, CPA as Tax Senior in the Richmond, Virginia office location. Learning Center The Color of Money: Here's one way to reduce the cost of college I frequently find myself in conversations with parents who think they have little to no obligation to pay the entire cost of college for their children. 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 Download the RTD App Do you want local breaking news, updates on Richmond's hot dining scene and the latest in Virginia politics? The RTD has you covered. 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 Amish Custom Furniture | American Made Heirloom Furniture| Henrico, VA Henrico, VA 23233   More Info Pearson Hyundai | New & Pre-owned Vehicles 855-337-7730 Richmond, VA 23235   More Info Haley Ford | Ford Dealership | Richmond, VA 888-337-5987 Richmond, VA 23237   More Info Upcoming Business Events   1 NOV 2018 Office Hours with Threshold Counsel Get your questions about IP and trademarks answered at office hours with Threshold Counsel. Details: www.activation.capital       1 NOV 2018 Midlothian Business Alliance business luncheon Midlothian Business Alliance business luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Salisbury Country Club, 13620 W. Salisbury Road. Register: midlobusin…     1 NOV 2018 Investment Basics Seminar     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   News ​ ​ Sports ​ ​ Business ​ ​ Food & Drink ​ ​ Events ​ ​ Video ​ ​ Opinion ​ ​ Weather