Did you know? Virginia is home to more than 800,000 small businesses. We want to celebrate all the businesses that make the River City so special.

In honor of our many movers and shakers, we’re asking readers to nominate small businesses they love so we can share them with the whole audience.

We’ll be here to share a new batch of small businesses every month, so bookmark this page to come back for more, especially if you’ve enjoyed our Small Business Week and Today’s Best coverage.

Editor Elise's pick:

Vonderlehr Tire Pros | Tire shop
It all started with John "Johnny" Vonderlehr, who opened a gas and service station on Chamberlayne Avenue back in 1921. Now the family-owned business focuses on all things tires and holds the 2025 title as Richmond's No. 1 tire shop.

Keep reading for Elise's Editor's Pick to see which family-owned tire shop in Richmond hosts these eclectic decorations. | Photo by RICtoday