Openings, expansions, sales and milestones at the businesses of the Midlothian area.
Economic Development
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Oct 22, 2026
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3 min read
Barbara Bliley's charcuterie catering business moves out of her home kitchen and into 1,400 square feet built for workshops, small events and corporate catering
Member News
Apr 7, 2026
1 min read
Reported by the MBA on April 7, 2026 — a much-loved local used book store that has evolved with the times.
Feb 3, 2026
Four new restaurants the MBA rounded up on February 3, 2026, in Westchester Commons and Bon Air.
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Dec 10, 2025
2 min read
Shamin Hotels broke ground in December 2025 on a $160 million, 270-room Hilton at Springline with a 12,600-square-foot ballroom. It topped out in August 2026 as the county's tallest hotel.
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Apr 1, 2025
5 min read
A $120 million all-cash deal closed April 1, 2025 and ended a 25-year Midlothian institution. The branches stayed open, the leadership carried over, and the name came off the door on June 9.
Jan 6, 2025
4 min read
SJC Ventures is building 87,500 square feet of retail and 60 homes at Midlothian Turnpike and Alverser Drive, anchored by a 36,000-square-foot Whole Foods. Here is what is coming and when.
Apr 30, 2024
Three short business items the MBA carried in its April 30, 2024 newsletter.
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Apr 4, 2024
The 90s-themed meadery that opened in January 2022 added three beers on tap, in-house cans and build-your-own 4-packs to go.
Nov 20, 2023
The MBA reported on November 20, 2023 that Dunlap had bought the 19th-century building in October.
Training Director Gregg Spicer said every apprentice now trains in electric vehicle technology and infrastructure.
