HAMPTON – When Ryan Banas was earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University, the required curriculum didn’t include history, archeology, or marine science classes.
However, all would have been helpful in his current job as project director for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion, where his...
NEWPORT NEWS-The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Christopher Newport University, is hosting an upcoming discussion on key issues impacting the region’s economic development.
The event, titled “Rising Tide” and scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, will offer the opportunity for local business owners, industry professionals, academic leaders, and...
WILLIAMSBURG-Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener, has been tinkering in the dirt since she was a child.
“I’ve been gardening my whole life,” she said. “I started gardening with my dad at home when I was a kid.”
For years, Otmar operated her own commercial greenhouse and retail establishment in the...
NEWPORT NEWS—On August 5, 2023, Cups and Claws Cafe, a cat café that offers coffee, fresh baked snacks, and an opportunity to socialize with cats that roam the space, will celebrate its one-year anniversary. The event will be held from 11am to 4pm at its location at 11006 Warwick...
WILLIAMSBURG—The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) recently announced community partnerships, an extended strategic plan, staff promotions, and new staff members.
“It is a pleasure to celebrate the promotion of two long-time staff and welcome three new employees,” said Deanne Van Hersh, WHF president and CEO, in a press release. “Staff has...
Four businesses are among those who recently signed new leases on the Peninsula.
On June 21, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reported the following lease transactions:
Christina Pendleton & Associates, PC leased 3,060 square feet of office space at 1001 N Campus Parkway in Hampton.
Peace of Mind Therapeutic Solutions, PLLC leased...
