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Banking & Finance
Chase Bank Announces Second Location In Greater Williamsburg
JAMES CITY-JP Morgan Chase is opening several new branches in Hampton Roads, including two in the Greater Williamsburg area.
The national financial institution, one of the oldest in the country that first began in New York City in 1799, announced...
2022 Jean M. Yokum Scholarship Winners Announced
NEWPORT NEWS—Two Peninsula college-bound members of Langley Federal Credit Union were recently awarded the Jean M. Yokum College Scholarship, named after the credit union’s former president and CEO. The $5,000 scholarships are awarded by Langley Federal Credit Union each...
New Bank Coming Soon To Downtown Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG-A new Chase Bank will soon open on North Henry Street in downtown Williamsburg in the former space of a SunTrust Bank branch.
On May 25, Cushman & Wakefield/Thalhimer announced Chase Bank leased the 2,561 square foot building at 202...
Ferguson Moves Primary Listing To New York Stock Exchange
NEWPORT NEWS—Newport News-based Ferguson PLC officially transferred its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, May 12, as it completed a transfer of listing category.
This follows the transfer of the company’s listing category on the Official...
Mellody Hobson Will Speak At College of William & Mary Commencement
WILLIAMSBURG-On April 5, College of William & Mary announced that Mellody Hobson will speak at its 2022 spring commencement ceremony on May 20.
Hobson is chair of the Starbucks Board of Directors as well as a financial literacy advocate. Hobson,...
Wells Fargo Bank Closes Hayes Branch
GLOUCESTER-The Wells Fargo Bank branch located at 2469 George Washington Memorial Highway in Hayes permanently closed its door on February 16, 2022.
C. Del Galloway, senior vice president of communications for Atlantic and Pacific regions with Wells Fargo Bank said...
Equity Fund Assists Minority-Owned Businesses In Hampton Roads
When minorities are unable to secure traditional business loans, they need not give up their dreams of becoming an entrepreneur. The Economic Equity Fund, a loan program administered through Virginia Community Capital (VCC), is geared toward minorities, specifically those...
Pathway Financial Planning Inc. In Newport News Assists Clients With Economic Goals
NEWPORT NEWS-Oscar Alvarez has worked as an independent financial planner since 2014. As the owner and operator of Pathway Financial Planning Inc., he strives to find solutions that will assist individuals and families in obtaining their financial goals.
Alvarez served...
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Water Country USA’s Newest Attraction Opening July 15
YORK-Water Country USA’s younger guests will have a new area of the park to explore later this month.
The water park’s newest attraction, Lil’Surfers Splash...
Renovations Of Gloucester’s Historic Circle Reveal Surprises
GLOUCESTER – Renovating an old building, especially one that is a few hundred years old, often results in a few surprises.
“You don’t honestly know...
Residential Community In York County Sells For $100 Million
YORK-A residential community in Greater Williamsburg has recently been sold.
On June 29, Berkadia announced the sale of The Bend at Arbordale on Bulifants Boulevard...