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Gloucester architect opening co-working space to attract creatives, entrepreneurs
Architect B. Kay Van D**e is opening a co-working space at the T.C. Walker mural building at 6769 Main St. She hopes to attract startups to create a business incubator atmosphere.
Is now a good time to start investing in commercial real estate? | Expert column
Although post-pandemic years have proven to be challenging, there is still much opportunity ahead.
Public records: Cypress Point Shopping Center in Virginia Beach sold for redevelopment
View the latest commercial property transactions in Hampton Roads.
Starving Artist and Paint Pink founder’s dying wish: Her nonprofit continues to help other cancer patients
Well-known artist Kim Keene, a Portsmouth native who resides on Willoughby Spit in Norfolk, started the nonprofit Paint Pink in June 2023 while undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Baker’s Crust Bagel brings New York City bites to Virginia Beach
Baker’s Crust Bagel opened in August in Hilltop North Shopping Center in the former Your Pie space. Ess-a-Bagel bagels come partially boiled from New York and are freshly baked at the shop.
Business calendar for the week of Sept. 16
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At Falling Prices store in Newport News, 1st on the East Coast, ‘it’s like Black Friday every day’
Falling Prices opens on Tuesdays, with everything costing $6. Each day, the prices fall — to $4 on Wednesdays, $2 on Thursdays, $1 on Fridays and 25 cents for what’s left on Saturdays. The prices r…
Project Inclusion director steps down after 28 years of helping to diversify nonprofit boards in Hampton Roads
Under J.R. Locke’s guidance, the United Way leadership and development program has graduated more than 1,000 participants armed with the skills to be effective, energetic and knowledgeable le…
Norfolk housing authority director sees opportunities but says ‘a lot of work to do’ for affordable housing
Founded in 1940, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s work focuses on providing safe and affordable housing for low-income families within the city.
Business calendar for the week of Sept. 9
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Business notes: Openings, Peninsula Foodbank expansion, Chesapeake teacher selected for Amazon program
See which organizations are landing funding and which businesses are celebrating milestones.
At 2D Cafe in Virginia Beach, an Instagrammable comic-like experience awaits
Everything at 2D Cafe & Eatery is outlined in black, including the wall design, ceiling tiles, sofas, stools and floors, to create cartoon vibes.
People changes for the week of Sept. 2
See who’s getting hired or promoted in Hampton Roads.
Home goods retailer Lazy Daisy to open near Virginia Beach’s Town Center
The 11,000-square-foot Virginia Beach store is slated to open this month with more than 50 vendors.
Public records for the week of Sept. 2
View the latest commercial property transactions in Hampton Roads.
Business notes for the week of Sept. 2
See which businesses are investing in the region and which professionals are earning accolades.
Sea Love opens DIY candle bar in Virginia Beach selling Boardwalk signature scent
Sea Love Candle Bar and Boutique recently opened a do-it-yourself candle experience in La Promenade shopping center. Customers can choose from from over 100 fragrances such as blue agave, pink suga…
Chase, Dollar Bank expand while others consolidate or ditch branches in Hampton Roads
While other banks are closing branches in the region, Chase Bank and Dollar Bank see opportunity in Hampton Roads.
Norfolk entrepreneur launches yearlong program to boost women’s financial health and power
“If we really want to grow businesses, households and communities, we have to get women more comfortable with talking about money,” said Angela Reddix, founder of the RRFund Wealth Accelerator.
Newport News-based ivWatch wins regional award, advances to global competition for $1 million
Innovate Hampton Roads partnered with the city of Virginia Beach to host the qualifying competition where ivWatch will advance to the global finals on Oct. 4 to compete against startups from around…
May’s Parlor to close Virginia Beach shop while remaining in Norfolk
May’s Parlor posted on social media that Sept. 21 would be its last day. An outpouring of customers posted memories and appreciation for the bakery. The Norfolk location in Ghent will remain …
Some Hampton Roads communities in banking deserts amid changing retail landscape
In Hampton Roads, the Federal Reserve’s interactive dashboard map shows that the southern parts of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk are all banking deserts with the nearest branches fro…
French-Korean café chain opens first Hampton Roads location in Newport News
Tous les Jours, founded in 1997 in South Korea, entered the U.S. market in 2004 and is expanding across the country.
Newport News Hilton Village attracts wellness and beauty businesses, including chiropractic prenatal care
The Healing Lab Chiropractic Studio and Contour Spa recently open their doors in the Newport News neighborhood.
Ferguson parent company officially headquartered in Newport News
Ferguson plc, formerly Wolseley plc, was previously the parent company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
No more night sweats: Suffolk sisters launch breathable, fashionable sleepwear
Donna and Deborah Taylor created a line of sleepwear made from viscose bamboo to help women dealing with night sweats. Each of the sleepwear sets includes a matching bonnet.
Smithfield Foods splits from European operations as business eyes going public again in U.S.
In July, WH Group proposed pursuing a separate listing for its Smithfield Foods business in the U.S. and Mexico on either the New York Stock Exchange or Nasdaq stock market, pending regulatory and …
Virginia Beach homeowners affected by 2023 tornado voice concerns dealing with insurance companies
Almost 16 months after the tornado — with winds up to 150 miles per hour that decimated homes, demolished vehicles and downed mature trees in the Great Neck area — frustrated homeowners attended a …
Business notes for the week of Aug. 26
See who’s landing grants or winning accolades and which businesses and organizations are celebrating milestones.
Family tragedy leads to the launch of clothing store at Patrick Henry Mall
Malieka Barner opened the All Smilez apparel store in Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News earlier this year. She started the clothing line after her cousin was killed at age 13 in 2012.
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