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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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James City County Administrator Gives Project Updates In Monthly Podcast
JAMES CITY-James City County Administrator Scott Stevens recently shared updates of ongoing projects within the county during his monthly podcast at the end of...
Gloucester High School Trades Camp A Foundation For Success
GLOUCESTER – Kristen Long knows about the shortage of workers in skilled trades from multiple sides.
As the work-based learning coordinator for Gloucester County Public...
Two New Home-Ported Schooners Offering Cruises In Yorktown
YORK-Historic Yorktown is now the permanent home of two new tall ships docked at the Riverwalk Landing Piers. The Schooner Alliance II and the...