Thursday, March 23, 2023

Cities&Towns

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 floor cleaning and other services for homes and businesses. JDog...

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 & Wakefield/Thalhimer reported the latest new lease transactions for February...

James City County Denies Pivot Energy Solar Project

JAMES CITY-A solar project proposed for Norge was recently denied by the James City County Board of Supervisors. Pivot Energy, a company based out of Denver, CO, had hoped to construct a solar farm along Richmond Road, but at its meeting on March 14, the board rejected a request for...

The Proper Barbershop In Newport News Looking To Possibly Expand

NEWPORT NEWS—A lot has happened for John Pīna since he opened his first The Proper Barbershop in the Port Warwick section of Newport News in 2018. Not long after, he had an opportunity to open a second location at Ironclad Distillery in The Yard District of Newport News. Now,...

O’s Cakes In Newport News To Close After Two Years In Business

NEWPORT NEWS-After two years in operation at Patrick Henry Mall on Jefferson Avenue, O’s Cakes is planning to close up shop. The business will close permanently on April 1. O’s Cakes first opened in February 2021 to great fanfare. The cake shop was started by Olajuwon Bynoe, a former Newport News...

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 VETS NOW event will have the opportunity to connect with...