Five Richmond-area businesses are each $5,000 closer to implementing plans they presented in a recent a “Shark Tank”-style competition.
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Mobile, solar-powered garden wins $10,000 in pitch contest
One of Richmond’s most famous gardens added some extra green this week.
Former RIR owners pitch Midlothian mixed-use development
A Virginia Beach development firm led by the family that once ran Richmond International Raceway is revving up its plans for 445 residential units and a retail area along Midlothian Turnpike.
Brandcenter grads make a personal pitch in two-day recruiter session
Unlike traditional career fairs, where students line up to talk with employers, the Brandcenter sessions have recruiters vie for time with the in-demand students.
250-unit mixed-use project pitched for Centerville
The rural community west of Short Pump could be getting its first taste of its denser-development neighbor.
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.
From pitch to pitch: Kickers teammates start app for small businesses
The players pivoted to a mobile marketing platform for small businesses, to send notifications to followers and build loyalty programs.
‘UberPitch’ adds to annual tech expo
Dozens of entrepreneurs pinged their Uber apps to meet with funders and angel investors in a 15-minute vehicle ride around the metro as part of the ride-sharing company’s UberPitch service at the Richmond Technology Council’s (RichTech) all-day event at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market in Shockoe Bottom.
New pitch contest giving startups the stage
Aiming for young companies without any previous competition wins, a longtime business mentorship program is accepting applications for its first pitch contest that will give out cash and free office space.