Richmond Startup Spotlight Sunday, Sep 30

News for and about Richmond's innovative entrepreneurs Having trouble reading this email? View it in your browser Sunday, September 30th, 2018 You are receiving this weekly Richmond Startup Spotlight newsletter from the Richmond Times-Dispatch because you subscribe to receive business news from us. You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe from RTD emails at any time by using the links at the bottom of newsletters. This Week's Spotlight RVA Works helps budding entrepreneurs 'from the grassroots up' Entrepreneurs can rise up from anywhere, with some support, advice and training. Richmond's startup community news CaryTown Teas opens in new, larger space Henrico-based Keep It Simple Syrup to be on display at national food and beverage show Two Richmond advertising veterans launch 'gig' branding platform Startup company CrowdLobby has introduced new website, aimed at 'putting political power back in the hands of the people' Innovation advice Ask Doug & Polly: A few tips to help you dig out from under your emails QUESTION: I've been at my job for almost a year I enjoy it, but I am overwhelmed by emails. Do you have any suggestions? Leading-Edge Law: When hashtagging for your business, beware of trademarks from other companies Using the wrong hashtag in marketing can backfire on you. Events   2 OCT 2018 Robins Executive Speaker Series: Arne Duncan and John Rogers Dean Nancy A. Bagranoff and the Robins School of Business are proud to host the second event of the 2018-2019 Robins Executive Speaker Seri…     4 OCT 2018 Virginia Society of Association Executives fall conference with tradeshow Virginia Society of Association Executives fall conference with tradeshow, 8 a.m., Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St. Spe…   Enterprising people Getting to know: Jarrett N. Wansley with Cool Canines Pet Care Services Title: founder and CEO of Cool Canines Pet Care Services, a Richmond-area company that provides daily visits for dogs, including walking or… Read more Innovation in progress Patent Focus: recent local patents awarded Capital One Financial Corp. received a patent for systems and methods for communicating with a unique identifier. Altria Client Services LLC received a patent for  menthol detection on tobacco. Philip Morris USA Inc. received a patent for a method and apparatus for storage of data for manufactured items. Capital One Services LLC received a patent for a method and system of hydrating of virtual machines. Read more Previously in the spotlight Startup Spotlight: ReRunner looks to grow business that's all about "letting go" of un-needed purchases Most people consider returning unwanted items to a retail store an inconvenience at best, or an annoying loss of time at worst. Startup Spotlight: PivotPass offers tools to make corporate wellness programs more engaging Like a lot of startup businesses, PivotPass has learned to do some pivoting of its own when the marketplace demands it. Startup Spotlight: Kinis designs and sells durable sock-like footwear for barefoot training Vincent Vu often can be seen walking around the Startup Virginia business incubator in downtown Richmond wearing what, at first glance, app… News ​ ​ Sports ​ ​ Business ​ ​ Food & Drink ​ ​ Events ​ ​ Video ​ ​ Opinion ​ ​ Weather