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Solar startup takes on Silicon Valley

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.

In Hopewell, a plan for revitalization

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.

Startups that caught our eye in 2014

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.

Cidery squeezes into craft brew market

An entrepreneur is taking a crack at Richmond’s craft brew market and has his eye on Scott’s Addition to launch a hard cider business.

Startups test their wings

An array of entrepreneurs received months of coaching and $20,000 through a startup program. This week they took their pitches to the stage in front of investors and sponsors.

Backed by investor, bank plans capital comeback

With a deep-pocketed fail-safe in place, a local bank has devised a plan to raise a pile of cash in hopes of shoring up its capital cushion and keeping shareholders happy.