A new effort to put the Virginia stand-up scene in the spotlight will bring 10 comedians together to compete for laughs this June.
New venture sets stage for comedy competition
Michael Thompson
Pitch contest gives $22k boost to startups
Party planners and coders took home the top prizes at the Greater Richmond Chamber’s fourth annual startup competition on Tuesday.
Swag distributor snags more space
A quickly growing Richmond firm that distributes corporate promo products continues to pick up speed and is spreading out here and in new markets.
Therapy concept floats into Short Pump
A Hanover couple is bringing a new type of therapy – floating in a 200-gallon tank of salt water – to the Richmond area with a location in Short Pump.
Pop peddler to launch Scott’s Addition shop
After years of operating its business on wheels, an ice pop vendor is converting its Scott’s Addition base into a stationary store.
Pizza place filling empty VCU spot
Hoping its quick and customizable menu and rooftop patio will set it apart, a pizza franchise is expanding into the thick of VCU’s restaurant scene.
Dinner and jazz spot debuts in Northside
Taking a cue from jazz venues around the city, a first-time restaurant owner has launched an African and Caribbean concept with a side of live jazz performances.
Dessert shop family takes on dinner
Branching away from summery desserts, the family behind a local Italian ice business plans to open a full-service restaurant this summer in the West End.
Peter Chang headed for Scott’s Addition
The well-known restaurateur and chef is adding Scott’s Addition to his menu, taking 3,000 square feet in a West Broad Street building recognizable for its minarets.
Local startup gets a big shot from AOL founder
During a quick stop in Richmond, a traveling investor made a quantifiable economic impact on Monday, giving away $100,000 to an upstart West End financial firm.