Sunday, December 10, 2023

Small Business Profiles

Piece Be With You Offers Conceal Carry Permit Classes

When it comes to carrying a concealed handgun, Jay Hermoso wants to ensure individuals know the ins and outs of the law as well as how to properly protect themselves and their families. That’s why he started his company,...

Jamestown High Graduate Finds Success With Opening Of Own Landscaping Business

JAMES CITY-At just 22 years old, Randy Frontera Jr. has found success with the opening of his own landscaping business. The Jamestown High School graduate started the business Nice ‘N Clean, LLC two years ago. While he was a student...

Deal’s Heating & Cooling Company Marking Three Decades In Business

YORK-Deal’s Heating & Cooling Company in Yorktown has been keeping Peninsula homes cool in the summer and warm in the winter for three decades now. John “Jay” Deal started his business after working for a HVAC contractor at NASA Langley...

Former English And Drama Teacher Finds Success With Voice-Over Work

WILLIAMSBURG-After spending a decade teaching theatre and English, Vanessa Jones became particularly well-versed in conveying informational material in a vibrant, clear, and effective manner. A former teacher with Bruton High School and its School of Arts, Jones was one...

Hampton Roads Event Center Marks One Year In Business

NEWPORT NEWS-The Hampton Roads Event Center in Newport News is celebrating one year of creating memorable celebrations. The center is owned and operated by Bruce Gearey and his wife, Robin. Gearey said they decided to open the business because they...

Local Coast Guard Vet Enjoying Second Career As Business Coach

JAMES CITY—Phil Pinto of Pinto Leadership Solutions says leadership has been in his blood for years. He’s been offering business and executive coaching services since about 2015, first on a part-time basis while he was still in the U.S....

One Company, One Call, TruBlue Total House Care Yorktown Does It All

YORK- TruBlue Total House Care Yorktown is a total house care and handyman maintenance company that offers services optimized for seniors and busy families who reside in Newport News, Poquoson, Seaford, and Yorktown. Husband and wife team Tim and Kay...

Collier Aerospace In Newport News Soaring To New Heights

NEWPORT NEWS – While many companies were laying off employees during the pandemic, Craig and Ivonne Collier of Collier Aerospace in Newport News took a different approach. “We said, no, we are going to stick this out, and we’re going...

Hummingbird Digital Solutions Provides Assistance To Help Businesses Grow Online

WILLIAMSBURG-In the ever-expanding digital world, it is becoming more important than ever for businesses to have an online presence. Enter Lisa Bishop. Lisa Bishop is a search engine optimization (SEO) expert and founder of Hummingbird Digital Solutions. The company is...

Worley’s Home Services Opening Second Location In York County

YORK COUNTY-Since opening its first location in 2016 at 126 Production Dr. in York County, Worley’s Home Services has grown its customer base by providing quality craftsmanship and top-notch customer service to its clients. Specializing in plumbing, heating and...

Thread Local Charities Provides Quality Clothing To People In Need

WILLIAMSBURG-Tiffany Beardsley had been employed as a teacher for more than 18 years before she was forced to resign November 2, 2020, due to the covid-19 pandemic. Though she was lined up to start teaching her fourth-grade students remotely...

Williamsburg Bazaar Vendors Share In The Workload

JAMES CITY-Williamsburg Bazaar has been a fixture of Williamsburg Premium Outlets since 2019. The store has two locations in the shopping complex: the original Williamsburg Bazaar, which occupies space near Reebok and Book Warehouse, and Williamsburg Bazaar Too, which...

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Environmental Aspects Of HRBT Expansion Project Offer Learning Opportunities

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...

Virginia Peninsula Chamber Hosting Discussion On Accelerating The Economy July 18

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...

Meet Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener

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...