“It’s really a niche product, but then along comes COVID, and everybody’s in masks,” said Donna Spurrier, who developed the glasses after a shower mishap.
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Startup gives AI jolt to economic development site-selection process
“We’re trying to bring science and analytics to economic development,” said the founder of Richmond-based EDai, which considers a lot more than incentives.
The R&D Dept.: Local patents for 3.24.21
This week’s patents include a yarn-based invention, an e-vaping device, dissolvable film and more.
Lumber wholesalers’ new retail concept puts down roots in Richmond
“It’s a bit of a Tuesday Morning, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods of lumber,” Sawmill Surplus co-founder Dante Diorio said.
‘Airbnb’ of income-based room rentals moves into Central Virginia
Atlanta-based PadSplit will provide an online marketplace of housing options in the Petersburg area initially, with more Richmond properties to be added later.
Developer buys 54 acres in Meadowville Tech Park to build huge warehouse
Red Rock plans to construct a $20 million, roughly 350,000-square-foot facility on spec.
Health food eatery Clean Eatz takes former Zoes Kitchen spot in Short Pump
The restaurant chain, which has more than 50 locations in 13 states, recently signed a lease on 2,800 square feet at 11801 W. Broad St.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 3.8.21
Proposed budgets for next fiscal year roll out, a huge residential development is planned, and the developer of Rocketts Landing seeks to tweak its master plan.
Bon Secours health system co-founds a patient data aggregation startup
The hospital chain and 13 others in the U.S. created Truveta, a company that will sell anonymous data in the name of improved medical care and research.
Update: City confirms six will vie to build casino; two fighting for the same site
Golden Nugget and Bally’s are both pursuing the same Southside property, while Wind Creek, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Cordish Cos., and Urban One have of sites in mind.