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For the record July 2025
Central Virginia The Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront kicked off its inaugural show June 7 with some blasts from MTV days past. Rick Springfield cruised into the new Richmond venue as headliner on the “I Want My ‘80s Tour” with opening acts John Cafferty, Wang Chung, and John Waite. A partnership between Charlottesville-based Red Light Management […]
Out and About
1. In late May, the Roanoke Sheriff’s Office hosted a job fair for inmates at its detention center. (Photo courtesy Roanoke Sheriff’s Office) 2. Customers spoke with Liebherr product experts and viewed the company’s heavy machinery June 4 during the Liebherr Equipment Source 2025 Open House in Newport News. (Photo courtesy Liebherr USA) 3. Bowman […]
Heard Around Virginia, July 2025
Richmond accelerator Lighthouse Labs announced in May it’s expanding its services and rebranding itself as Lighthouse Network. Since its founding in 2012, Lighthouse has supported 149 companies, raised over $350 million in capital, helped founders raise an average of $1.8 million each and created over 1,500 jobs. The accelerator’s 11-week program, which provides founders with […[...]
Out & About July 2025
1. Nirali Raval Trovato, senior vice president at Towne Wealth Management in Virginia Beach, and her husband, Tony, celebrated her win during Virginia Business’ Forty Under 40 Awards May 12 at the Westin Richmond. (Photo by Matthew R.O. Brown) 2. (L to R) Sentara Health executives Becky Sawyer and Melinda Hancock accepted the award for […]
Virginia 500 July 2025 Spotlight: Michael J. Lutes
PLAN FOR 10 YEARS FROM NOW: God willing, I hope to be retired and traveling the world. I’m a lifelong learner with a deep love for history and culture. I enjoy learning about different traditions and experiencing all that the world has to offer. MOST INTERESTING PLACE I’VE TRAVELED: The Vatican. It’s truly a treasure […]
Ecosystem insights: entrepreneurial leaders talk challenges, success
Leaders from across Virginia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem discuss investing in new companies, challenges facing startups and steps to success.
Out & About June 2025
1. Personal finance educator Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche headlined Virginia Credit Union’s Financial Success for Women Summit April 15 in Richmond. (Photo courtesy Virginia Credit Union) 2. (L to R) Philanthropist Kimmy Duong; Ken Ball, dean of George Mason University’s College of Engineering and Computing; and George Mason President Gregory Washington at an April 25 […[...]
Heard around Virginia June 2025
Vienna-based Aldrich Capital Partners poured $107 million — its largest investment since its founding in 2014 — into Massachusetts digital health startup Persivia, the latter announced in late April. The funding, part of a recapitalization, gives Persivia the runway and structure it needs to launch a national growth strategy. It should also help the company […]
