David Larter

A dry run for entrepreneurs

In September, the business school at the University of Richmond is hosting Live Fire, where businesses can give a 15-minute pitch to a panel of angel investors. There is no money on the line, but entrepreneurs can gain valuable pitching skills and make new contacts.

Dominion applies for federal stimulus money

Dominion Virginia Power has applied for $200 million in federal stimulus money to install smart meters on residences and businesses. Installing the meters will cost Dominion about $600 million, expenses that are passed on to customers.

Business Licenses 8.6.09

Best new names this week, “Aroundtuit Home Repair,” “Scentalating Blendz” and “One Touch of Paradise INC”

End of the road for a conman

Edward Okun, president of the now-defunct 1031 Tax Group, is going to spend the rest of his life in prison; or at least the next 100 years of it.

Alleged monkey business in the awning industry

One awning company thinks a competitor snuck into the Richmond market illegitimately and now has a list of customers and leads that don’t belong to it.

Tech Review: Hey, Richmond, how about some yelps?

Richmonders apparently didn’t get the memo (not even a tweet) that they can review any business online and use other residents’ reviews to research their purchases or dining options.