The Quest for the Cannonball
The coveted Cannonball in RVA has become a symbol of exceptional work to those in the advertising space. Each year the Richmond Ad Club doles out this local advertising award to agencies and individuals who are creative, inspiring, and passionate. And most of all, those who get results. Each year, the Richmond Ad Club uses the […]
Community Supported Agriculture in RVA
RVA likes to mash up, collaborate, and find mutually beneficial relationships in the startups that we support. It comes as no surprise that Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) continues to thrive in the River City where the bond between local farmers and the community is growing. From strawberries to sugar snap peas and everything in between, […]
RVA Creativity Awards
It was a Tuesday night and a gaggle of C3 board members were beginning to gather for their monthly meeting. Some arrived fresh from the office, others fresh from their latest creative pursuit. Carl Johnson arrived with an idea. Shortly into the meeting he pitched it. The concept was simple, but the impact was lasting. Richmonders have […]
Old Produce: Preserving Our Future
Over the past several generations, the food we eat has changed. Farm subsidies have impacted what farmers grow. More than 90 percent of crop varieties have disappeared from our farming landscape, half of the breeds of domestic animals have been lost, and more than 80 percent of corn and 90 percent of soybeans are now […]
Bike-In-Theater
Whether you’ve been riding since you first set out on training wheels or are gearing up to start a new two-wheeled hobby, you’ll fit right in at Bike-In-Theater. The only requirement for admission is the love of cycling. In lieu of driving to the event, riding is encouraged. Started by Hunter Davis of Home on […]
Building a Better Block
In the Church Hill North neighborhood, the two blocks of North 25th Street between P and R Streets are often bustling and noisy, like many of Richmond’s great streets. But for many people, North 25th Street is not a pleasant place to linger. There are ever-present (and ever-rotating) “missing teeth” in the rows of small […]
Entertainment Meets Philanthropy
The historic Hippodrome in Jackson Ward was filled to near capacity for the “RVA Has Talent (RVAHT)” Season 2 finals. The diverse crowd was there to see Richmond’s most talented performers compete for a chance to win $2,500 for themselves and $1,000 for their Richmond-based non-profit partner. Philanthropy is a key component of the mission […]
Think Like a Startup
Think like a startup. This is your moment to challenge conventional wisdom, RVA. In recent years, Richmond has become more and more focused on what could be, rather than what is. This mindset, brimming with courage to create something that never existed, powers its way through RVA the way the James River cuts its path […]
The Nectar Story
By Dylan Roukous, co-owner of Nectar Nectar is in the business of enjoying life. It all started with a pair of shades in college. I was at Radford University and simply set up a table outside and began selling low-end, neon sunglasses with our college name emblazoned on the sides. It was clear from the […]
The Lumiary Story
By Carrington Williams In the past 30 years, independent retail has lost $1 trillion of market share to mass merchants. The first decade of eCommerce made it look like the story wouldn’t be much different online, as behemoths like Amazon have maintained a dominant position. But in a recent article about the future of eCommerce, […]