Taking over part of an e-cigarette manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, a medical supply startup has launched a plan to make a sizable dent in the nation’s supply of medical face masks.
New mask-making venture launches out of Avail Vapor HQ
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Local food brands launch new products
Undeterred by the coronavirus pandemic, a local gelato and snack maker are expanding their offerings and hoping to gain more traction in a competitive, unpredictable time for companies vying for space on grocery shelves.
Chesterfield on-demand warehouse startup completes $1.3M capital raise
A local company that aims to be an Airbnb-like service for warehouse space has stockpiled seven figures’ worth of fresh cash.
Ashland startup space expands its offerings
There’s a new startup accelerator in town, one hoping to carve out its niche in the energy sectors and on the hunt for its inaugural class of participants.
Electric scooters returning to streets as Bird flocks back to Richmond
An electric scooter rental company that pulled out of Richmond due to the coronavirus pandemic is migrating back to the city’s streets.
Shockoe Bottom startup takes on restaurant takeout
Just as to-go has become the go-to for getting restaurant food, a Richmond startup has launched an app intended to make takeout easier.
Startup marketing firm wants to give other startups a lift
A new marketing firm has launched to provide services to other up-and-comers.
Manchester snack bar startup cooks up expansion into new markets
After finding a niche in cafés and gourmet markets locally, Sara McGlothlin is expanding the reach of her snack bar startup.
Richmond’s coworking spaces take different approaches to navigating coronavirus
What do you do when the main premise of your business model – gathering clusters of people in communal space – is antithetical to the current state of the world?
Bird bolts, Bolt stays as scooter startups steer through outbreak
As one electric scooter rental company hits pause on its Richmond operations, another operator continues service in the city as the coronavirus pandemic rages.