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, […]
The C3 Nexus Story
By Dr. Shaiv Kapadia C3 Nexus was born out of a desire to desperately solve the problem of fragmented, uncoordinated medical care in a system where costs are escalating at an alarming rate incongruent with outcomes. Ninety nine percent of a patient’s healthcare journey falls outside the traditional healthcare ecosystem, yet most of our healthcare […]
The Photohontas Story
Envision yourself on the river, the James River. Envision yourself on a rock in the middle of the river with water flowing by. Now turn 360 degrees in place and take in the vistas that surround you. Starting this summer, two Richmond-based entrepreneurs are teaming up to make their vision of the James a reality, […]