A crop of growing Richmond companies were in the spotlight in Jackson Ward last night at an annual event hosted by business group Venture Forum RVA.
Startups
Father-son startup pairs pretzels with beer
A VCU professor and his 14-year-old son have jumped into the local beer scene in their own way with a recipe for homemade hot pretzels they sell at breweries and festivals.
Online grocer shopping for more space, employees
A Charlottesville grocery company announced its plans to hire 75 new employees and at least quadruple the size of its Scott’s Addition facility.
New franchise moves into home care market
A local businessman and is bringing a Canadian brand and parking its hot pink company cars in Richmond.
Nonprofit steers startups with funding
Four fledgling Richmond companies and one in Northern Virginia will receive $20,000 each as part of a local nonprofit’s efforts to help startups succeed.
CarLotz fuels up with $5M capital raise
A local used car consignment startup is driving a high-speed expansion forward, planning to open 10 more locations in the next two years.
When Church Hill gives you lemons, move to Carytown
After a sour experience in Church Hill, a retailer has set up shop in on Cary Street, where another new business is hoping to squeeze into the local health and fitness market.
Scott’s Addition startup rolls in style
A former Altria employee is driving his niche rental car business with a collection of high-end vehicles.
Noodle shop graces Shockoe Bottom
A husband/wife couple that made sushi at a VCU cafeteria are bringing their knowledge of Japanese noodle-making to Shockoe Bottom.
Scott’s Addition: Richmond’s new watering hole
Ardent Craft Ales will open its brewery and patio on West Leigh Street today, adding to the competition among microbrewers in the North Boulevard neighborhood.