Eric Kolenich

3 days ago | richmond.com | Eric Kolenich

In the 1990s, Marshall Hays tried convincing people the internet would change the world. But often times they didn’t listen – they preferred sending messages via fax machine, not email. Years later, when the Henrico County entrepreneur first learned about cryptocurrency, he was skeptical of the newfangled technology. Then he realized he was behaving the same way detractors of the internet did 30 years ago. “I’m on the wrong side of this equation,” said Hays, 50.

6 days ago | roanoke.com | Eric Kolenich

RICHMOND — Thomas “Teddy” Gottwald, CEO of the Richmond-based NewMarket Corp., has become the temporary leader of Virginia Military Institute’s board of visitors. On Wednesday, VMI’s board elected Gottwald to take the position of president until June 30. He replaces John Adams, who resigned last week. Gottwald will guide the board as it begins its search for a new superintendent to become the college’s day-to-day leader.

1 week ago | richmond.com | Eric Kolenich

Thomas “Teddy” Gottwald, CEO of the Richmond-based NewMarket Corp., has become the temporary leader of Virginia Military Institute's board of visitors. On Wednesday, VMI's board elected Gottwald to take the position of president until June 30. He replaces John Adams, who resigned last week. Gottwald will guide the board as it begins its search for a new superintendent to become the college's day-to-day leader. In February, the board voted not to renew the contract of the superintendent, Maj. Gen.

1 week ago | pilotonline.com | Eric Kolenich

The United Network for Organ Sharing, the Richmond-based contractor that oversees organ transplantation throughout the country, laid off a portion of its staff, its CEO said Monday, April 7. The reductions come as the federal government has asked other companies to do some of UNOS’ work and as the federal Department of Health and Human Services has been told to cut spending on contracts. It is unclear what specific conditions have affected UNOS.

1 week ago | richmond.com | Eric Kolenich

The Carytown building that houses Lucky Road Run Shop was sold last week for about $840,000. The local business, which sells running shoes and apparel, will continue to operate there. A limited liability company tied to Thom Suddeth sold the 2,400-square-foot building to an entity called Jaza LLC, according to city records. Suddeth opened the Road Runner Running Store in Carytown in 1983.