An Uber-inspired local startup is headed west thanks to its victory last week at Richmond’s newest startup competition. Uzurv, a Richmond-based ride reservation app that’s designed to complement services like Uber and Lyft, was named the winner of a pitch contest hosted by the local chapter of Aging2.0. Uzurv beat out eight other companies that… Read more »
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Brandcenter alums dive into ‘Shark Tank’
Tonight, two Brandcenter alums will be swimming with the sharks. Van Gould and Chris Sheldon, 2012 graduates of the VCU advertising and branding school, will appear on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” which airs at 9 p.m. The duo will be pitching their product, the “NoPhone,” to the competition show’s panel of successful entrepreneurs. NoPhone is a… Read more »
Union strikes a diamond deal with the Hokies
A special guest threw out the ceremonial first pitch Thursday at Virginia Tech’s newly named English Field at Union Park, a moniker that Union Bank & Trust hopes will lead to increased visibility in one of its bigger markets in the state.
Accounting/tech duo launching ‘mobile CFO’
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 »
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.