Ninja Detailing: Mashing-Up Business & Learning
By Chris Switzer Hi-Ya, ninjas have arrived in RVA. That’s right ninjas. And they’re here to clean your car. Admittedly, when the idea of a ninja-based car cleaning service came up, I didn’t know whether to laugh or take the concept seriously. After breaking down the foundation of the business, however, it was clear that […]
Pedicabbing Around RVA
By Cameron McPherson Who has the best quad muscles in Richmond? There’s no scientific evidence, but it’s likely the dependable, customer service-driven crew at Spoken4. The team of cyclists is known for carting Richmonders around in the company’s environmentally-friendly and attention- grabbing bike taxis. The brainchild of Richmond couple Katie Hurst and Kyle Langemeier, Spoken4 […]
Donuts Get Their Day in RVA
Casey Ward and Ian Kelley had big plans for Sugar Shack-an express window outside, gradual growth and name recognition, and dreams of a peaceful little shop on a corner where their enterprise would take hold. On the contrary, Sugar Shack exploded out of the gates, immediately outgrew its space, and has become one of the […]
Making It Easy to Give Back
It’s no secret that RVA has experienced a boomlet of new innovative companies, many with a philanthropic twist. Bonfire Funds is one of a growing number of Richmond-based, small businesses that are all about giving back. But, why is it important to give back to the community? The answer to this is simple, giving back […]
Uvest Solar: Clean Energy and Socially Responsible Investing
As the solar energy movement grows and is cultivated, particularly in the private sector, there has been a continuous theme of missed opportunities for businesses, schools and other nonprofits. Contrastingly, the industrial sector has already been extremely quick in adopting solar monitoring systems. With this being said, it isn’t just schools and nonprofits that can […]
Plugless Power: A Bright Future
To plug or to park? Rebecca Hough, a recent inductee of magazine’s “30 under 30” class of 2013 and co-founder and CEO of Richmond-based Evatran, thinks the choice is clear.That is because when it comes to charging, Hough is betting that convenience and simplicity are going to light the way. And it looks like she […]
Coffitivity: Richmond’s Answer to Low Productivity
What do you do when the vibe in your office is stifling? What do you do when you’re writing that grant proposal, term paper or business plan and can’t focus for the life of you? Most of us will go for a walk, scroll Instagram, or pour a new cup of coffee from our office […]
Carving Out a Place for Lasers
On the corner of North Adams Street and Brook Road, Jason Lefton is making a living on having fun. At his company Big Secret – a laser engraving, cutting and marking shop – Lefton uses fun as a way to create quality products and build connections with the Greater Richmond community. Big Secret, now in […]
SEElogix Launches Environmentally Conscious Service in RVA
When most homeowners hear the phrase “home security” they think of alarm systems and keypads. SEElogix, based out of Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom, is redefining home security by providing a logical solution for managing all the important information about your home—from maintenance records to closing documents. A cloud-based service, SEElogix manages everything about a user’s home […]
Brewing Bucha
A new line of kombucha teas from local brewery Barefoot Bucha has Greater Richmond abuzz. Unlike traditional teas, Barefoot Bucha beverages are served cold and carbonated. In fact, enjoying one feels more like drinking a ginger ale than an aromatic cup of Earl Grey. Barefoot Bucha founders, Ethan and Kate Zuckerman of Nelson County, Virginia, […]