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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.
Qantm Creative taps new CEO
Norfolk-based marketing agency Qantm Creative announced Tuesday that it has appointed Nicole Newsome as its new CEO.
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.
Hampton Roads seeks opportunities amid federal policy changes
Hampton Roads leaders warn of risks from tariffs, defense cuts and energy policy while seeing growth in military tech and industry.
Atlantic Park surf lagoon makes waves in Virginia Beach
Atlantic Park Surf debuts in Virginia Beach with a Wavegarden lagoon, year-round waves, a new concert venue and luxury entertainment options.
Hampton Roads Business 2025: Executive Insights
Virginia Business asked six Hampton Roads leaders to discuss how their organizations are contributing to the region’s success and meeting challenges such as changing trade policy, regional cooperation and workforce training. PAT DAVIS-HAGENS Market president, Bon Secours Hampton Roads, Suffolk How does Bon Secours assess where to open new facilities, like the hospital in Suffolk […]
Hampton Roads projects under construction or recently delivered
Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center, Suffolk In May, Bon Secours opened its three-story, 100,000-square-foot Harbour View Medical Center in Suffolk. The facility, which adjoins the existing Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View, came with a price tag of about $85 million. Harbour View Medical Center, which includes 18 private inpatient rooms and four […]
Workforce education in Hampton Roads
The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding Founded in 1919, The Apprentice School in Newport News has graduated more than 11,000 apprentices over its long history. Part of Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division, it offers apprenticeship programs and Associate of Applied Science degrees in 19 shipbuilding disciplines and six optional advanced programs of [&h[...]
Wind energy projects continue despite federal headwinds
Despite cost increases, legal challenges, tariff uncertainty and President Donald Trump’s dogged opposition to wind energy, Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is on track to begin powering 660,000 homes in late 2026. Construction on the 2.6-gigawatt project 27 miles off the Virginia Beach coast was 60% complete as of late July. According to […]
Navy, Dominion sign energy agreement
In June, leaders from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, which provides weapons and munitions support to the U.S. Navy, and Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy signed an agreement to explore the development of a “reliable, resilient and responsible” energy source at the base. It could involve solar power, a small modular nuclear reactor or a natural […]
