VCU’s annual startup pitch competition wrapped up last week, and an onion-chopping device and Scott’s Addition mushroom farm took home the top prizes.
Onions and mushrooms sweep VCU startup contest
Michael Thompson
Celebrating $26M in corporate donations
Nearly 200 nonprofit and business representatives gathered at Maymont on Thursday to celebrate Richmond BizSense’s annual Generosity Inc. list – a compilation of local companies that donate to charity.
Carytown bike shop kicks off new location
The bike store launched its second location late last month in a busy Midlothian shopping center.
Carytown shop shutting down
A 3-year-old retailer will close down before the end of next month, vacating a prime Carytown corner storefront.
Jewelers refashion Museum District bookshop
A startup jewelry shop will open next week in the Museum District, where its owners hope to break away from their more traditional competitors in Carytown.
Restaurant vets launch Fan eatery
A group of restaurateurs behind local hits like Mamma Zu, Q Barbeque and Edo’s Squid have debuted their first joint venture, a highly anticipated Latin American spot.
CarLotz hits the accelerator
The used car company opened a new location in Virginia Beach this month and has big plans to expand its concept across the country.
High-end baby store opens on Patterson
A mom and former teacher has launched her first retail venture with a new Westhampton shop aimed at fashion-forward babies and toddlers.
Fan market jumps on growler trend
Strawberry Street Market is adding to its already expansive beer selection with plans to install 24 beer taps for growler fills.
Paper shop comes back to life
When the world’s largest paper company decided to pull the plug on its small retail operations, a store manager refused to let the concept die. Now she’s brought the shop back to the Richmond market.