Dan Steiner was watching “The Today Show” last year when inspiration struck. At the time, Steiner, who runs West End accounting firm Steiner Business Solutions, was frustrated with the difficulty he had getting meetings with clients and potential clients, and was looking for a different way of getting in touch. “What’s the best way to… Read more »
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Matchmaker, matchmaker, find me an ad firm
A veteran of Richmond’s marketing scene is using his local connections to get into the matchmaking business.
Restaurant web builder wins new startup contest
A first-year startup contest dished out its top prizes Thursday night, and a local web developer that caters to restaurants went home the winner. Smart Web Restaurant won first prize at the inaugural Scorecard competition, put on by business mentorship group Score Richmond. The winners were chosen at an event held at Virginia Biotechnology Park… Read more »
Developer planning 1,000-plus homes near Henrico mall
The developer behind some of the area’s largest suburban communities has its sights set on 250 acres near Virginia Center Commons. HHHunt is planning more than 1,000 new homes on seven parcels of primarily wooded property across Brook Road from the mall in northwestern Henrico. Called “Rivermill,” the development would consist of 400 zero-lot-line homes,… Read more »
Local startup is one to watch
As the clock ticks on their fundraising campaign, Beth Morris and Kevin Lucci hope consumers will give their startup the time of day.
SweetFrog founder takes new chain to Midlothian
Derek Cha is adding a second Richmond helping of his burgeoning new Korean food venture – and he’s hungry for more.
New startup contest narrows the field
Seven Richmond startups have made it through to the next round of an inaugural pitch competition, including an online surfboard retailer, a roommate search service, a family gym and a shaving products brand.
Another 55-and-up project planned for Chesterfield
A first-time developer is getting into the booming real estate market aimed at an older crowd and is pitching nearly 140 apartments and condos in southwest Chesterfield.
Major Hanover projects face planning vote
A subdivision expansion first proposed last March and a 59-home development on 400 acres are up for debate at tonight’s Hanover Planning Commission meeting.
VCU Brandcenter celebrates 20 years
What started as a small marketing school has evolved over 20 years into a branding and business powerhouse, plugging graduates into award-winning firms around the country and continuing to retool itself with the changing industry.