Startups

A local entrepreneur is headed to California, hoping to raise capital for his new business – a crowdfunding-type concept that helps nonprofits and schools install solar panels and gives donors a return on their investments.

A Hopewell nonprofit has launched a business pitch competition to bring startups into some of the vacant storefronts downtown. And the program is the latest step in an overarching revamp of the city’s historic district.

With a 14-person bike trolley on the way, two entrepreneurs are getting ready to roll out their social startup that will carry riders on tours of Richmond’s restaurants and breweries.

If you’re searching for the best burger in town or want to see what a local brewery has on tap, two local web startups might have your answer. And both are planning to spread their food and drink hunting services outside of Richmond.

The bad blood between the downtown medical lab company and its longtime sales contractor is spilling over into Richmond federal court. In separate lawsuits, HDL and the Alabama firm cast blame on each other for controversial payments to doctors.

An entrepreneur is stepping away from the company she founded more than 10 years ago to take on a consulting gig and a new startup.

Two college pals are kicking off a new business built on their go-to recipe for a classic brunch cocktail.

Salsa, pretzels, cars, music and beer were just a few of the inspirations behind the array of startups that launched in 2014. And in addition to new businesses, a few of the companies we’ve covered in years past are picking up speed with capital raises, investors and expansions.

An entrepreneur is pulling together pieces of Richmond – its sports, its food and its beer – to create a custom gift box for the die-hard local.

An annual program is giving new businesses in Church Hill a leg up with donations from some of Richmond’s large corporations. This year’s winners include a dim sum restaurant, a pudding shop and a few new retailers.