Haley’s Honey Meadery is the new business on the block in downtown Hopewell, and Tonya Haley couldn’t “bee” more pleased. Bees and beekeeping have been a part of her family for two generations.
“My mom and dad were beekeepers in Richmond for years,” Haley says.…
When David and Danielle Bappert purchased Buggy Top Utility Barns and Sheds, they wanted to make customer service a priority. To find out more about creating the top-notch business they had in mind, the Bapperts visited the Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC).…
Long’s Farm Supply in Brookneal is a family business times four. Bobby and Theresa Long bought the business with their daughters Dottie and Cassie in mind. All four members of the Long family are co-owners.
“We did this so our daughters would have a viable business for years to come here in Southside,” Theresa Long says.…
Seithia Martin traded a career in property management for a more personal form of management — event planning. This September she opened Event Décor Galore in Petersburg.
“I’m a people person,” Martin says. “I love to decorate and design with colors and flowers.”
Martin’s first stop in planning her business was the Crater Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Longwood University where she met with Crater SBDC Director Ellen Templeton.…
Uptech, as the name implies, knows what’s up with technology.
“We started as a business-to-business model doing IT work, website development and security work,” Jane Whaling said. “Recently we’ve added cell phone and computer repair.”
This is the second Uptech location for the Whalings who live in Richmond.…
Mattie B’s in downtown Stuart specializes in “a little something for everyone.”
“I bring the city to town,” Matilda Hunsicker said of her Main Street business in the town of 1,300.
Hunsicker started her business with a booth in the town emporium.…
Amanda Wells turned a love for animals into a business — but first she turned to Longwood SBDC.
Wells, who graduated from Longwood University with a degree in biology, initially hoped to become a veterinarian.…
Deidrich Hayes started Red Owl Cleaning Service, LLC with a dream and the determination to succeed.
“I always wanted my own company,” Hayes said of his decision to leave his job as training specialist for Crossroads Community Services.…
The Reflections by Marinda salon has been at a new location in the Sunchase shops for two years now. Owner Marinda Ayres already likes what she sees.
“Since I’ve been here I haven’t had to do any advertising,” she says.…
Katie Dunkum took an idea from her husband and made it into a business. Donkey D Cool Wear offers outdoor-themed t-shirts, sweatshirts, cups and cozies.
Dunkum, who still holds a full time job, is excited about her business.…