1. Blue Lion Salon Studios
What we reported The studio will open a new location in Richmond at 9107 FM 723 in February. Construction began in November. The business leases space to stylists and already has locations in Katy, Pearland and Houston. Blue Lion Salon Studios is a franchised chain of salons founded by a local Houston couple.
The latest The Richmond location opening date has been pushed out to April or early May to complete the build-out.
What’s next Seven new salons will launch in 2017, including the Richmond location, as well as new studio spaces in Rosenberg, Spring, Atascocita, Kingwood, Missouri City-Sienna Plantation and Clear Lake.
9107 FM 723, Richmond • 832-520-1086
www.thesalon.blue
2. Foster Creek Veterinary
What we reported A new hospital started construction Aug. 4.
The latest Work is nearly complete on the 12,000-square-foot building.
What’s next The facility will include eight exam rooms, two surgical suites, inpatient and outpatient boarding and an isolation room.
4716 FM 359, Richmond • 832-363-1227
fostercreekvethospital.com
What we reported The children’s shoe boutique is a first location and sells athletic, casual and dress shoes, boots, flats, sandals and water shoes from infant to youth size 3.
The latest Shoes for Little Soles celebrated its first anniversary on Dec. 10.
What’s next The owners are continuously updating the store’s product lines and will ship nationwide.
825 Plantation Dr., Ste. 110, Richmond • 832-471-6500
http://shoesforlittlesoles.com
4. Enrich Gymnastics and Dance Academy
What we reported Enrich Gymnastics and Dance Academy is set to open a second location in Richmond in mid-November. The company’s first location is in Sugar Land.
The latest The new building on Blaisdale Road is near completion.
What’s next In addition to offering tumbling classes, the company will also offer special event and birthday party services in 2017.
1661 Blaisdale Road, Richmond • 281-242-0806
www.enrichgym.com
What we reported Bella Yoga & Wellness celebrated its grand opening Nov. 22. The studio offers restorative and Vinyasa Flow yoga as well as Mommy and Me and prenatal classes.
The latest The studio’s Mommy and Me classes are the only parent-child yoga classes available in Richmond.
What’s next A chair yoga class launches in February that caters to people with limited mobility.
825 Plantation Dr., Richmond • 281-467-0743
www.bellayogawellness.com
