Technology Meets Craftsmanship
By Jeff Kelley “We’ve got a lot going on these days,” a grinning Jeff Rock says as we stand in a bright, 2,000-square-foot single-room warehouse off North Hamilton Street. It’s here where Rock, co-founder of the city’s most prominent software development company, along with his father and colleagues at Mobelux, are trying their hands […]
Compelled to Share: TaTaTopper
Marilyn Collins and Michelle Logan share a story: They both had double mastectomies and struggled to recover, due to the lack of sleep after surgery. If lack of sleep is consistent and unrelenting as time goes on, then it may cause sleep disorder issues which might mean that a sleep study will be needed to […]
Designed with the Brain in Mind
Modern professionals work in demanding environments where change is constant. Most simply can’t be tied down with multi-hour training sessions that put them out of commission for big chunks of time. The truth of the matter is that training sessions within an organization can’t be rushed, and if they have yet to implement efficient ways […]
Zoozil Offers Choice-Driven Historical Fiction
By Caitlin Kearney and Sean Banks Almost every startup today has lofty aspirations, whether to change the world or to disrupt an industry. But Joe Heinzen and his band of Zoozilists are thinking even bigger: They’re looking to change history. As the driving force behind Zoozil, Heinzen and his team are creating a digital platform […]
A Reason to Party
Good times can be hard work. Nobody understands that better than Nate Marcus. With an enterprising spirit and a commitment to local businesses, Marcus launched PartyRVA in 2015 – soon to be rebranded as OccasionGenius. His goal was to unite idea-strapped party planners with the host of entertainment options Greater Richmond has to offer. “You […]
The Business of Solar: One Maker’s Revolution
By Deanna Geneva Lorianni When Richmond transplant Bert Green envisions the near future, he sees a world where harnessing the sun for energy is the norm. Where machines once reliant on coal and oil run solely with solar. Where we’re, in essence, going back to our civilization roots, relying on nature to help us create. […]
A Cut Above
A good barber is a storyteller – someone who appreciates tradition and good conversation. He’s straightforward, and, when you leave his chair, you always feel confident. George Monroe is a classic barber. He’s an interesting guy, with interesting stories. A native of Charlottesville, Monroe moved to Richmond in 1995 to study at Virginia Union University. […]
Technology Meets Craftsmanship
“We’ve got a lot going on these days,” a grinning Jeff Rock says as we stand in a bright, 2,000-square-foot single-room warehouse off North Hamilton Street. It’s here where Rock, co-founder of the city’s most prominent software development company, along with his father and colleagues at Mobelux, are trying their hands at creating high-quality handmade […]
Happy Tails
Good ol’ fashioned nature is a beautiful thing, bearing no boundaries and offering experiences that no man-made object could ever top. Being outside brings about a sense of freedom and excitement. Nobody or no being understands this more than our friend “the dog.” Some dogs are inside all day while their owners are working or […]
Growing the Startup Ecosystem
Over the past few years, Greater Richmond’s startup community has grown by leaps and bounds. We are becoming a city driven by the ingenuity of its people. The very pages of this magazine are a testimony to the innovative and creative forces shaping our city. We are creating new products, building new technology, offering new […]