A Pan-Asian Noodle House by Two Southern Dudes
Ejay Rin’s menu is inspired by the Far East, and born of a simple concept. It’s what we like to eat with an Asian twist to it,” explains Bill Foster, who with partner Andy Howell opened the Manchester noodle shop in July. Recognizing the universal appeal of such common dishes as noodles in broth and […]
CarLotz Offers a New Way to Sell Used Vehicles
You know the feeling — that long, tedious, and uncomfortable journey of buying or selling your favorite ride. Why do people buy used cars anyway? It’s a quicker process, it’s less money, some people like the idea of having a project to work on, so they buy car parts online to do up a used […]
Venture Forum’s ‘Greater Richmond’s Companies to Watch’ Event to Feature Wall Street Journal CEO Council Member, Christopher Fey
The November Award Ceremony to Highlight Local Entrepreneurial Innovation
Creative Commerce: Downtown Design District
With events in November signaling the launch of the Shockoe Design District, Andy Thornton is confident that downtown Richmond is ready to realize its potential as a world-class center of production, consumption and innovation. “We’re a creative community. We have great schools, great artists and crafts people. We actually do make stuff here. Why don’t […]
Richmond International Wine Excursion at Historic Tredegar
Featuring wines from more than 12 countries, the “Richmond International Wine Excursion” will take place on October 28-29th at Historic Tredegar (470 Tredegar Street). There will be over 60 wineries showcasing more than 300 wines from across the globe, as well as 8 to 10 restaurants and wine-related vendors,” explains Tracey Reed Leverty with Echelon […]
Online App Clicks Into Community Knowledge & Experience
Tucked away, nestled between Richmond’s financial district, are cobblestone streets and alleyways that tell a story. The story of RVA-found in places like Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom-is laced with many dips and turns. However, one thing is obvious-Richmond keeps moving forward. Always. Today the story of the Shockoe neighborhood, and Richmond at large, can […]
Social Media Math: Factoring the Plus and Minus Aspects of Google+
There’s no getting around it, Richmond likes a new shiny toy. In recent months RVA has been abuzz about Google+. Hatched on June 28, 2011, many Richmonders began taking the nascent social network for a test drive on an invite-only basis. With demand quickly spiking, RVA wasted little time debating how G+ stacks up against […]
#DSRPT11
When Virgin Companies founder Sir Richard Branson rockets into RVA Downtown at The Richmond Convention Center on September 9th for the innovation extravaganza #DSRPT11 (Disrupt 2011) , attendees will not only have a chance to rub elbows with the polymathic business mogul and philanthropist, they will also have an opportunity to discover other national and […]
Calling All Creatives: ConnectRichmond & ConnectSouthside to Merge Online Resources, Announce Logo Contest
The winning design will serve as the official Connect logo and tagline.
RVA VIBE: Skydog
Don’t tell me girls don’t like the Allman Brothers,” challenges Jeremy Simmons, bass player and vocalist for Skydog. “They’re front and center at every show.”