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Two years after starting raw pet food biz Viva, Triangle entrepreneurs approach $3M in revenue
After second guessing the norms of their lives and tech careers, Zach Ao and Jenn Wu shifted their focus to a business concept that would solve a niche need, one they had struggled with in their personal lives.
Adela’s Country Eatery on building the business, supporting local agriculture
Specializing in hand-crafted noodles made with local vegetables, the restaurant opened in 2019.
Most Admired CEOs 2022: Nick Bayer, Saxbys
Meet 2022 Most Admired CEOs honoree Nick Bayer of Saxbys.
As new executive director, Glenn Mathews advances Prism EDC
The Milwaukee organization operates business incubator Upstart Kitchen.
Colorado AG opposes investor payout before grocers’ megamerger
Colorado’s attorney general is urging a Washington state court judge to block a $4 billion dividend proposed to be paid to shareholders ahead of the merger of U.S. grocery giants Kroger Co. and Albertsons.
Phil Weiser, the state’s top lawyer, on Thursday made public arguments that the payout to shareholders before the proposed $24.6 billion combination of two of Colorado’s largest grocery sellers would risk damaging the businesses and shouldn’t happen.
“If the special dividend is allowed…
Oregon’s Most Admired Companies 2022: Bob’s Red Mill on staying local and employee-owned
Bob's Red Mill is the 2022 Oregon's Most Admired company in food and beverages.
Burning Barrel distillery project receives approval to move forward in Placerville
A distillery and tasting room project spearheaded by Burning Barrel Brewing Co. received a boost this week after Placerville officials approved preliminary plans for the Main Street location.
Chick-fil-A opening location near Security Square Mall
The Security Square location will be William Barge III's third franchise in Baltimore County.
Outdoor sports company expanding along Dayton riverfront
An outdoor recreational sports company is expanding in Dayton with a new facility and incoming bar and lodge for river enthusiasts.
CoreLife Eatery closes its last Columbus area restaurant
A fast-casual chain that once had four Central Ohio restaurants now has none.
CoreLife Eatery has closed its 1791 Olentangy River Road location, which was the last of its restaurants in the Columbus area.
The company announced the closing on Facebook.
The Lennox Town Square Center site opened in 2018 and was built specifically for the brand. It combined two spaces that previously were a Cup O’ Joe coffeehouse and a Johnny Rockets.
Columbus was an early market for the New York-founded chain,…