Posted on 5/9/18
Anheuser-Busch Opening Williamsburg-Area Brewery For Tours
After stopping regular tours 20 years ago, the Anheuser-Busch Williamsburg-area brewery plans to re-open its doors to the public for limited pop-up tours this summer.“Although not . . .
Posted on 5/4/18
Whitley's Peanut Factory Is Expanding In Gloucester
It’s hard not to think of Gloucester County when snacking on Whitley’s Virginia Peanuts. And now that sales are picking up for the homegrown company, Whitley’s . . .
Posted on 4/6/18
Earth Fare Hiring For 130 Jobs In Williamsburg
Organic and natural foods grocer Earth Fare is hiring for nearly 130 jobs in Williamsburg at a job fair 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 19 . . .
Posted on 3/26/18
Newport News Hires Redevelopment Project Manager, Reaches Out To Small Businesses
Newport News hired a redevelopment project manager and is reaching out to small businesses to find out what they need to be successful and grow.Hampton Roads . . .
Posted on 3/12/18
Expanding Peninsula Businesses Rely On Affordable Child Care, Survey Says
The availability of affordable child care is the top local factor in whether Peninsula small businesses can expand, according to a recent survey commissioned by the . . .
Posted on 3/6/18
Planned Tech Center Tenant Intends To Hire 150 Workers
The first building in the Newport News Tech Center Research Park near Jefferson Lab is on track to complete construction this fall and its committed anchor . . .
Posted on 2/20/18
Owner Wants More Tenants At Downtown Newport News Apartments
The CEO of Armada Hoffler Properties said one of the company’s goals this year is improving the occupancy at Liberty Apartments next to the Apprentice School . . .
Posted on 2/16/18
Gloucester's First Solar Farm Clears Hurdle
Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Gloucester County’s first utility-scale solar farm was issued a Department of Environmental Quality permit, moving the project closer to fruition.North Carolina-based . . .
Posted on 12/5/17
Changes Coming To Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance
The Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, a nonprofit charged with recruiting jobs to the region, is planning to reduce its number of board members and implement . . .
Posted on 10/4/17
Newport News Opens New City Center Tourism Office
City Center at Oyster Point attracted a new street-level tenant facing the large fountain: the Newport News Tourism Office.“We’re proud of it, for sure,” said Cindy . . .
Posted on 8/25/17
Tech Center Research Park Tenants Announced
The under-construction Newport News Tech Center Research Park near Jefferson Lab and the Whole Foods-anchored shopping center is attracting interest from Peninsula tech firms and out-of-state . . .
Posted on 6/27/17
Newport News-Based Equidata Closes
Oyster Point-based Equidata has ceased operations after more than 100 years, an attorney representing the company confirmed.Equidata, which operated the Peninsula Credit Bureau and debt collection . . .
Posted on 6/8/17
Home Flips Dip In Hampton Roads Region As Market Heats Up
As the Hampton Roads housing market heats up, finding deals on homes to flip is getting harder."In my view, it's harder to get anything at a . . .
Posted on 5/15/17
Newport News Airport Rearranges Layout And Screening Lines
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport recently consolidated and expanded its security screening checkpoint and is nearing completion on its new grab-and-go restaurant and bar."This is going to . . .
Posted on 5/9/17
Port Of Virginia Welcomes Biggest Ship Yet
The Port of Virginia is preparing to receive “big ships” potentially weekly after the largest container ship yet arrived at the Virginia International Gateway terminal in . . .
Posted on 4/19/17
Peninsula Home Supply Down, Prices Up
As home demand met low supply, the median home sales price on the Peninsula increased by nearly $10,000 in March compared with March 2016, according to . . .
Posted on 4/13/17
Maritime Drone Development Pitched To Sen. Mark Warner
Hampton Roads leaders told Sen. Mark Warner on Tuesday that Hampton Roads -- and Virginia -- could attract and develop more drone businesses if the region . . .
Posted on 4/12/17
Maritime Drone Development Pitched To Sen. Mark Warner
Hampton Roads leaders told Sen. Mark Warner on Tuesday that Hampton Roads -- and Virginia -- could attract and develop more drone businesses if the region . . .
Posted on 4/10/17
Farm Fresh Cuts Virginia Beach Headquarters Staff
Farm Fresh is reducing its Virginia Beach-based headquarters staff by 21 positions as part of its parent company's decision to shift merchandising to a Maryland office, . . .
Posted on 4/7/17
Ignite Virginia Aims To Create Startup Buzz In Williamsburg
More than 400 people are expected to attend what could be the largest startup event yet on the Peninsula on Saturday, an event organizer said."Ignite Virginia: . . .
Posted on 3/29/17
Liberty Source Hiring 70 Workers At Fort Monroe
Liberty Source PBC is hiring for at least 70 more workers this year and plans to expand into a third building on Fort Monroe in April, . . .
Posted on 3/15/17
Peninsula Home Prices Rise On Strong Demand, Low Supply
A shrinking number of homes for sale on the Peninsula, combined with strong buyer demand, improved prices in February, according to the latest housing report.The number . . .
Posted on 3/6/17
E-Commerce Center Of Hampton A New Mixed-Use Concept With Storage, Office Space
The walls of the three-story E-Commerce Center of Hampton at Todds Lane and Aberdeen Road are up and construction should finish at the end of August, . . .
Posted on 2/21/17
Yorktown Firm Offers Tips On Protecting Home-Based Businesses From Cyberattacks
For many home-based businesses on the Peninsula, the information they keep on computers or other devices is the business."It's up to you to set up your . . .
Posted on 2/10/17
Continental, Thomas Nelson Community College Partner To Train Machinists
The Continental plant in Newport News is partnering with Thomas Nelson Community College to help train future machinists inside its facility to supply the Peninsula's growing . . .
Posted on 12/21/16
Buckroe Beach Could Get Pop-Up Retail, Food Trucks
The city is exploring ways to enhance retail and food options, including food trucks, at Buckroe Beach by the 2017 summer season."This is in direct response . . .
Posted on 12/20/16
At Home Store In Hampton To Open In 2017
The At Home store in the under-renovation Riverdale Plaza Shopping Center in Hampton is scheduled to open in spring 2017, a company spokeswoman said.The Plano, Texas-based . . .
Posted on 12/19/16
At Home Store In Hampton To Open In 2017
The At Home store in the under-renovation Riverdale Plaza Shopping Center in Hampton is scheduled to open in spring 2017, a company spokeswoman said.The Plano, Texas-based . . .
Posted on 12/7/16
Elite Airways Eyes Newport News Airport For Passenger Service
The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport plans to announce on Wednesday a new passenger flight service stemming from an agreement with Elite Airways, the airport spokeswoman said.The . . .
Posted on 12/2/16
3 New Peninsula Businesses That Scrap Traditional Offices
Many Peninsula folks are leaving the traditional workplace behind or are supplementing their income with home-based businesses."Any time you can find something you love doing and . . .
Posted on 10/13/16
Homegrown Newport News Biotech Company To Join Up With Partner For Growth
Oyster Point-based Soluble Systems, known for its TheraSkin and TheraGauze brands, recently agreed to merge into publicly traded Alliqua BioMedical Inc. based in Yardley, Pa.The move . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Hampton Roads Workers Leaving To Find Jobs Elsewhere, Report States
The Hampton Roads economy is growing, but at a turtle's pace relative to other regions.The area may finally recover all the jobs it lost in the . . .
Posted on 8/11/16
Peninsula Looks To Cash In On Craft Beer, Wine And Distillery Movement
Peninsula tourism officials, hotels and retailers are paying attention to a statewide tourism trend centered around local artisans and craft products.That's particularly true now that a . . .
Posted on 8/10/16
Peninsula Area Banks Announce Earnings
Suffolk-based TowneBank's second-quarter profit took a hit after the June 24 acquisition of Monarch Bank.Second-quarter earnings declined from $17.8 million in 2015 to $6.26 million this . . .
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