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W.M. Jordan Co. hires business development manager
W.M. Jordan Co. has hired Erica Viola as the firm’s business development manager, the Newport News-based construction firm announced on Aug. 3. Viola will focus on seeking new business and building relationships across the Hampton Roads region, according to a news release from W.M. Jordan. The Maryland native previously wo[...]
Proposals for Norfolk’s Military Circle Mall redevelopment narrowed to 3
Three groups have submitted full proposals to the city of Norfolk to redevelop Military Circle Mall. In late 2020, Norfolk put out a call for developers to turn the struggling mall into a thriving mixed-use community. The city narrowed the list to four, but on Friday, just three proposals were released by the city, including [&h[...]
Winchester manufacturer to build $1.25 million plant expansion
Winchester-based Evolve Manufacturing will invest $1.25 million to enlarge its plant in Frederick County, creating 84 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. The company will add a second production line, triple its facility space and increase production for its major customers, including Home Depot, according to a news release. “Evolve … is a key employer […]
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce announces leadership class
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce announced this week the selection of its 2021-2022 Leadership Southside class. Leadership Southside is a nine-month program that introduces participants to the Dan River Region and offers skill building, leadership development and networking building, according to a news relea[...]
Chancellor of Virginia’s community colleges to retire in summer 2022
Glenn DuBois, chancellor of the Virginia Community College System, will retire at the end of June 2022, he announced Tuesday. DuBois was hired in July 2001 and is the longest-serving chancellor in VCCS history. He has led the system through three strategic plans and into a fourth. “I announce this today knowing that with our [[...]
30 acres in Chesapeake sells for $3.65 million
Approximately 27.48 acres of industrial-zoned land along the Southern Branch Elizabeth River in Chesapeake sold for $3.65 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Wednesday. Agrium U.S. Inc. sold the land, located at 700 Weaver Lane, to Waterway Properties LLC. William C. Throne, a certified commercial investment member, and Robert L. Phillips Jr., both members […]
Harbour View Shoppes property sells for $6.8M
Harbour View Shoppes in Suffolk sold for $6.8 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Capital Markets Group announced Wednesday. The fully leased retail center, located at 5883-5889 Harbour View Blvd., is anchored by Verizon and Starbucks Corp. stores. It sits on 2.63 acres near Interstate 664. A family trust based in North[...]
Norfolk software company to expand, create 37 jobs
A Norfolk-based software company will expand its operation and create 37 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday. SVT Robotics, a company that accelerates the deployment of industrial robotics, will invest $101,400 to expand in the Ghent area of Norfolk. The company will build a lab to house robotic equipment used to demonst[...]
Williamsburg industrial building sells for $3.47M
The Endeavor Center industrial and distribution building in Williamsburg sold for $3.47 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Tuesday. The 70,000-square-foot building, located at 1709 Endeavor Drive in the James River Commerce Center, is a multi-tenant building that sits on 5.61 acres. CTPS LLC bought the buildi[...]
Va. Beach Naval Air Station to allow private development
About 400 acres of underutilized land at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach could be leased for private development, according to a new agreement between the Navy and the city of Virginia Beach. The agreement was signed Thursday. The concept, known as Future Base Design, would mean that the land would be leased to [&hell[...]
Va. jobless claims continued to decrease last week
Virginia’s initial and continued unemployment claims continued to slightly decrease last week, the Virginia Employment Commission reported Thursday. For the filing week ending July 31, the state recorded 6,029 new jobless claims, down 149 from the previous week, while continued claims totaled 31,960, down 1,643 from the previo[...]
Northam will require state employees to get vaccinated
State employees will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 1 or be tested weekly, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday, as the delta variant has led to rising cases. “Today, I’m taking an important step to protect employees,” Northam said at a news conference, adding that the measur[...]
