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Home>Melissa Crockett Meske

Melissa Crockett Meske

Recent Articles from Melissa Crockett Meske

CoStar-WeWork dispute opens door for coworking competitors
Northern Virginia June 27, 2024

CoStar-WeWork dispute opens door for coworking competitors

One of the most disrupted sectors in Northern Virginia since the pandemic has been office space, as many white-collar workers work remote or hybrid schedules, leading to less demand. On top of that, in Arlington County’s Rosslyn corridor, WeWork clients have had to deal with the coworking company’s uncertain future. Although WeWork was set to […]

Submarine sandwich
Maritime Guide April 29, 2024

Submarine sandwich

Hiring and retaining workers remains a challenge everywhere, but it’s particularly urgent in the submarine-building industry. The Navy is aiming to transform its submarine fleet, with the first nuclear-powered Columbia-class sub primed to arrive in 2028, along with production of more Virginia-class vessels. That’s bringing plenty of work to Newport News Shipbuilding — which is [&hell[...]

Nation’s first Goodwill-owned supermarket to open in NW Roanoke
Roanoke/New River Valley November 29, 2023

Nation’s first Goodwill-owned supermarket to open in NW Roanoke

Roanoke-based Goodwill Industries of the Valleys broke ground Nov. 14 on Melrose Plaza, a community hub that will be anchored by the nation’s first full-scale, full-service grocery store owned and operated by a Goodwill organization. Slated to open in December 2024 in a Northwest Roanoke food desert, the 25,000-square-foot Market on Melrose is expected to […]

Distinguished visitors
Hotels/Tourism October 30, 2023

Distinguished visitors

Event planners and hospitality industry experts worldwide will converge upon Richmond to grow their professional networks, discuss the latest developments in the tourism sector and celebrate travel in Virginia during the 2023 VA1 Governor’s Tourism Summit. Taking place Nov. 12-14 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, the event will offer workshops and classes focusing on […]

Gazing into the future
Hampton Roads Business Guide September 28, 2023

Gazing into the future

The waterways and shorelines that make up Hampton Roads harbor a historic reputation as ideal hosts for commerce, trade, shipbuilding, military installations and government research. Its beaches and historical sites attract millions of visitors, and the region is home to farms, businesses and universities. We know the past and present, but what about the future […]

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A Lumber Liquidators truck. The flooring retailer is in the final stages of relocating its headquarters and distribution operations from the Richmond region to Tennessee. Photo courtesy Lumber Liquidators

Lumber Liquidators moving HQ, warehousing out of Virginia

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Medicaid cuts from H.R. 1 put 10 Virginia hospitals at risk of closure or service reduction, impacti[...]

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Amazon’s HQ2 hiring stalled in 2025

Amazon added no jobs at its Arlington headquarters last year that qualified for Virginia’s workfor[...]

16th Annual Best Places to Work in Virginia

16th Annual Best Places to Work in Virginia

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In January, Petersburg became Virginia’s fifth city with a casino. Photo by Jay Paul

Petersburg rolls out temporary Live! Casino

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Winchester Council greenlights casino study

Winchester City Council approved a feasibility study for a casino and entertainment complex, with a [...]

Norfolk International Airport officials and regional elected leaders celebrated the opening of the international arrivals facility. Photo by Josh Janney

Norfolk airport undergoes $1B modernization

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