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Franchise brings mojo to the mosquito fight

Franchise brings mojo to the mosquito fight

Lena Price May 10, 2013 0

A Virginia Beach company is trying to take a bite out of Richmond’s pest control market.

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VCU entrepreneurs win $24,000 in prizes

VCU entrepreneurs win $24,000 in prizes

Lena Price April 29, 2013 3

There were some rams in the shark tank last week, as VCU students and alumni pitched their business ideas

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Fitness startup faces welcome challenge

Fitness startup faces welcome challenge

Lena Price April 25, 2013 0

A kickboxing gym for women now has some extra space for taking out aggression.

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Entrepreneur’s second hat is a thinking cap

Entrepreneur’s second hat is a thinking cap

Lena Price April 23, 2013 5

A VCU graduate launched his startup armed only with a pair of pliers and 10,000 discarded bottle caps.

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Startup claims space for reclaimed lumber

Startup claims space for reclaimed lumber

Lena Price April 19, 2013 8

A company that turns wood found in old barns and houses into flooring, wall paneling, cabinets, doors and more is moving into a 100,000-square-foot warehouse

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Entrepreneur’s vision: Surfin’ RVA

Entrepreneur’s vision: Surfin’ RVA

David Larter April 18, 2013 29

After two years and dozens of investor meetings, Walter Bennett is close to starting his dream of bringing an endless summer to Hanover County

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Startup wins $10,000 in seed money

Startup wins $10,000 in seed money

Lena Price April 16, 2013 6

A restaurant review service that wants to take on Yelp got a big boost in an annual competition

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Workout brand wants you to go 9 rounds

Workout brand wants you to go 9 rounds

Lena Price April 16, 2013 1

A new franchise wants to fight its way into the crowded Richmond fitness market.

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Startup competition field is whittled to 14

Startup competition field is whittled to 14

Lena Price April 1, 2013 0

In two weeks, one local startup will be $10,000 richer

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Fro-yo startup wants you to go bananas

Fro-yo startup wants you to go bananas

Lena Price March 28, 2013 8

When it comes to the Richmond frozen yogurt market, one local entrepreneur knows that it’s a jungle out there.

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