Startups

West End startup zaps unwanted tats

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A new shop in the West End is cashing in on regrettable spring break decisions and bad breakups with a tattoo removal and skin care service.

Beer startup heads to Short Pump

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Just a few months after opening on Boulevard, a beer growler concept is tapping into the busy Short Pump market. And its owner already has his sights set on further expansion in the Richmond area.

Minty startup tackles pest problem

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When mice started taking over his home, a local real estate appraiser teamed up with a VCU professor and created a new way to deal with the problem.

Startup sets sights on summer market

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A Chesterfield entrepreneur is looking ahead to warmer weather and has launched an online store to sell his wooden sunglasses.