Thursday, March 23, 2023

Business Briefs

Hiring Event For Veterans And Military Personnel Set For March 23

NEWPORT NEWS-The Fort Eustis Army Transition Assistance Program (TAP), Virginia Chamber Foundation and Virginia Department of Veterans Services will co-host a hiring event for veterans, active military members, and their spouses on Thursday, March 23. Those who attend this HIRE...

Hampton Public Works Job Fair Scheduled For March 24

HAMPTON—Hampton Public Works will host a job fair at the Mary Jackson Community Center on Friday, March 24 from 10am to 2pm. The Mary Jackson Community Center is located at 231 Lincoln St. in Hampton. All applicants are welcome, but...

Phoebus High School Culinary Team Heading To National HUNCH Competition

HAMPTON-Students from the Culinary Team at Phoebus High School will compete in the National HUNCH Culinary Challenge at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX in April following a recent win in a preliminary challenge held at NASA Langley....

James City County Marina Boat Ramp Closed For Repairs

JAMES CITY-The James City County Marina boat ramp is currently closed for repairs. The boat ramp will be closed through April 20 as work begins to remove the existing boat ramp surface and replace it with new reinforced concrete...

Seventeen Foundations In Virginia Unite To Address Children’s Mental Health Care Needs

WILLIAMSBURG-The Williamsburg Health Foundation recently announced it is collaborating with 17 other foundations across Virginia to provide funding for expanded REACH behavioral health trainings for primary care providers treating children, teens, and young adults. So far, these foundations have...

Newport News Waterworks Holding Job Fair For Full-Time Positions March 22

NEWPORT NEWS—The Newport News Waterworks department will hold a job fair for all full-time positions on Wednesday, March 22 from 10am to 6pm at 425 Industrial Park Dr. across from Ella Fitzgerald Middle School. Minimum hourly rates start at $15...

Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation Receive $150,000 Donation To Preserve Church Tower

JAMES CITY-The Jamestown Society recently donated $150,000 to the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation to help preserve Jamestown’s 17th-Century Church Tower. The brick tower is the only remaining above-ground example of 17th-century architecture at Jamestown from when it served as Virginia’s...

Williamsburg Seeking Nominations For Business Appreciation Award

WILLIAMSBURG-Williamsburg’s Economic Development Authority is currently seeking nominations for its annual business award that honors a city business for its hard work and dedication to making Williamsburg a better place to live, work and visit. Nominations are currently being...

Yorktown Trolley Resuming Service March 24

YORK-The Yorktown Trolley is revving up to start its 2023 season. Beginning Friday, March 24, the trolley will operate from 11am to 5pm through November 19, with extended hours of 10am to 5:30pmMemorial Day weekend to Labor Day. The trolley...

Newport News Fire Department Hosting Food Truck Vendor Safety Workshop

EWPORT NEWS—The Newport News Fire Department (NNFD) is inviting food truck vendors to attend a free safety workshop on Monday, March 20 from 8:30am to 10:30am. Participants will learn how to perform a daily safety check, how to use a...

Second City Touring Company Returning To The American Theatre

HAMPTON—The Second City Touring Company will make a stop at The American Theatre on Saturday, March 25 beginning at 8pm with a new show perfect for spring romance and big laughs. “The Second City Swipes Rights: An Incomplete Guide to...

Hampton City Schools Hosting In-Person Teacher Job Fair

HAMPTON—Hampton City Schools will host an in-person teacher job fair on Saturday, March 18 from 9am to noon at The Patriot Center, located at 1589 Dr. in Hampton. Interviews will be conducted with those who hold a teaching license or...

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Getting To Know…Bob McKenna

Bob McKenna, president and CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, has been with the organization since 2018. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he previously served as a contractor and a consultant for the U.S. Department of...

Navy Veteran Opens Carpet Cleaning Franchise In Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG-A soft opening was held in February for a new carpet and floor cleaning franchise in Williamsburg. Cornelius Davis, who retired from the U.S. Navy in 2019, opened JDog Carpet Cleaning & Floor Care of Virginia. The business specializes in...

Latest Lease Transactions Include Home Improvement Companies, Wellness Services, Retail Shops

Among the latest new commercial real estate lease transactions on the Peninsula are new home improvement companies, a new Starbucks, a new health & wellness company, an apparel shop, a new restaurant, a new fitness facility, and other businesses. Cushman...