Developers of $750M Norfolk casino secure license to operate
The Virginia Lottery Board has approved a license for Norfolk’s $750 million casino, clearing the way for a temporary gaming hall to open.
Ham producer to build $1.2M facility in Isle of Wight County
The Isle of Wight County is bringing home the bacon in the form of a $1.2 million Darden Hams production facility.
Firms compete for plan to reimagine Fort Monroe
The Fort Monroe Authority plans to develop a Landscape Action Plan that will steer the future of the more than 560-acre site in Hampton.
Dominion’s offshore wind vessel arrives in Hampton Roads
The United States’ first offshore wind turbine installation vessel — The Charybdis — has arrived home in Hampton Roads.
Virginia sees home sales rise in major markets
Home sales rose year-over-year in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads in September, a sign of a stable market.
Virginia Beach considers another sports venue on Oceanfront
Virginia Beach wants another major sports venue near the Oceanfront and is asking developers to pitch ideas on how to proceed.
Qantm Creative taps new CEO
Norfolk-based marketing agency Qantm Creative announced Tuesday that it has appointed Nicole Newsome as its new CEO.
Norfolk Casino hires six new leaders
Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe on Monday announced that they hired new senior leaders to guide operations of the Norfolk Casino.
Sentara to lay off 220, including 127 in Virginia
Sentara Health will lay off 220 employees — including 127 in Virginia — as part of a restructuring tied to dropping Medicare Advantage plans.
Hampton Roads too reliant on federal dollars, economists warn
Economists warn that the Hampton Roads region is overly reliant on federal spending and is at risk in the event of future cuts.
Colonna’s Shipyard invests $79M to build 4th drydock
Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard announced Friday that it has invested $70 million to acquire its fourth drydock.
Newport News targets 12 sites for development
During a economic development summit on Thursday, Newport News city leaders unveiled 12 sites they want to see redeveloped.





















