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Late-night cookie delivery company to open in Scott’s Addition
A self-described night owl, Cosmic Cookies owner Jacob Wagner wants to inject some added bustle into the city’s nightlife, which he feels has ebbed since the pandemic.
Accounting startup aimed at social media content creators closes on $4M capital raise
“With a content creator their personal life is their business, which means the deductions they get are unique compared to pretty much any other business out there,” said Cookie Finance founder Nate Coughran.
The R&D Dept.: Local patent roundup for 9.11.24
McKesson, Altria, Hamilton Beach are some of this week’s patent recipients. (BizSense Pro required)
Record label launching ‘Sound of Richmond’ streaming service
The subscription-based streaming platform from Shockoe Records features local artists exclusively and is being targeted to area businesses and event venues.
Library of Virginia, Commonwealth PR take top honors at annual public relations awards
Jill Vaughan received this year’s Excellence in Public Relations award. The annual ceremony was held Thursday at the ICA at VCU following award announcements at a luncheon at The Westwood Club.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden growing campus with $31M expansion
The botanical garden is formally breaking ground this week on a $31 million expansion that will nearly double the size of its centerpiece conservatory and add over 7 acres of new gardens.
West End candy shop Zazoli Sweets planning move to new location
Owner Sharon Kirsner said she’s making the move to have room for new features, including an eight-foot-long refrigerated chocolate case and wall-mounted Jelly Belly and M&M dispensers.
The R&D Dept.: Local patent roundup for 1.3.24
This week’s patents include a tobacco lozenge; an augmented reality extended view; and a method to score audience responsiveness. (BizSense Pro required)
Return to ‘The Ice’: Local surveying firm resumes work near South Pole
Local surveyor George Nyfeler recently returned from a weekslong stint in Antarctica, where his company is on the second leg of a four-year job.