Jul 1, 2025 | Learning Lab, Marketing & Growth
In a region like Greater Richmond, collaboration isn’t just a buzzword—it’s how we grow stronger together. Whether you’re in Carytown, Church Hill, Ashland, or anywhere in between, your next great idea might come from teaming up with another local business....
Jun 17, 2025 | InnovateLocal 2025, Learning Lab, Strategy & Operations
The Local Advantage in Innovation Local businesses understand their customers’ needs better than anyone. This proximity allows them to spot opportunities, gather feedback, and iterate solutions faster than larger companies tied up in bureaucracy. Being part of the...
Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
How SEED is Helping Expand a Southern Classic Helen Holmes doesn’t just cook—she honors a legacy. As the heart and hands behind Ms. Girlee’s Kitchen, Helen brings the soulful flavors of her grandmother, Girlee Francis Crump, to every dish she prepares. Known for...
Jun 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
How a SEED Grant Will Help This Beloved Bakery Keep Rising For Ellyn Hopper, food has always been more than fuel—it’s connection. Raised by a chef father and a host-extraordinaire mother, she brings that same energy to Fat Rabbit, her warm and welcoming bakery in...
Jun 9, 2025 | InnovateLocal 2025, Learning Lab
Innovation doesn’t happen by accident. It begins with a mindset—one rooted in curiosity. For local independent businesses, curiosity can be the secret ingredient that fuels fresh ideas, creative solutions, and new ways to engage customers. Yet it’s often overlooked or...
