A Richmond-based lifelong home cook is testing the market for his spicy honey, which has already hit shelves in a dozen Virginia stores.
Startups
Airbnb for outdoorsmen sets sights on capital raise
A local startup with an Airbnb-like business model that targets hunters and landowners is lining up its next wave of funding.
Richmond startups expand, rebrand and relocate in 2016
Local startups embraced change in 2016, laying the groundwork for continued growth in the New Year.
Local tutoring startup looks to raise $600K
After receiving a mentoring push of its own, a local tutoring startup is set to launch its first significant round of capital investments.
Mentor group’s startup contest back for second year
A local nonprofit is tweaking its game plan and targeting younger companies in Year 2 of its startup contest that puts $8,500 in prize money up for grabs.
New startup capitalizes on Virginia Capital Trail
With a fleet of 16 Priority bicycles, the startup guides bikers up and down the trail, visiting historical sights and local hotspots.
Tutoring startup going virtual
A year-old Richmond mentoring company is changing course as it develops a virtual template for on-demand tutor lessons.
On-demand car rental app launches in Chesterfield
After a test run in Richmond, a local on-demand car rental startup has rebranded and pinned its first stop in North Chesterfield.
Chesterfield dance studio scores $10,000 at pitch contest
A Southside dance studio took home the grand prize Wednesday afternoon at the inaugural UnitedHealthcare Community Care Award pitch contest.
Finalists make their case in new Richmond pitch event
One of the nation’s largest health insurers is giving a handful of local companies eight minutes each for their chance at a $10,000 shot in the arm.