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Feb 22, 2024

Norfolk looks to renovate Scope, Chrysler Hall instead of building new arena

Norfolk no longer plans to build a new arena after Military Circle Mall is torn down, and instead is seriously considering renovating two city-owned venues downtown: the 53-year-old, 10,000-seat Scope Arena and the nearby 52-year-old Chrysler Hall, a 2,500-seat theater. “The participation of the public dollar that we would nee[...]

Port cranes: Cause for concern?
Feb 21, 2024

Biden executive order on Chinese cranes affects Port of Va.

President Joe Biden issued an executive order Wednesday addressing cybersecurity and espionage concerns over Chinese-made cranes in use at U.S. ports, including the Port of Virginia. Additionally, the Biden administration announced a plan to invest $20 billion on infrastructure security at U.S. ports, including support for domes[...]

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Feb 20, 2024

Va. casinos report almost $53M in January revenue

January gaming revenues from Virginia’s three casinos totaled $52.86 million, according to Virginia Lottery data released Thursday. Virginia’s first casino, the Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock temporary facility, opened July 2022. The Virginia Lottery Board approved HR Bristol’s casino license in April[...]

January market statistics in Northern Virginia. Image courtesy Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
Feb 16, 2024

NoVa, Hampton Roads housing markets show positive signs

The Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads housing markets showed encouraging signs in January, despite the seasonal slowdown. Northern Virginia In Northern Virginia, January closed home sales dipped 0.9% from January 2023, with 771 units sold last month, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. Homes sold faster[...]

100 People to Meet in 2024: Builders
Feb 15, 2024

Armada Hoffler to name Shawn Tibbetts as next CEO

Virginia Beach real estate investment trust Armada Hoffler expects to name Chief Operating Officer Shawn Tibbetts as its CEO next spring, when current CEO Louis Haddad plans to retire. Tibbetts has been promoted to president and will remain COO, Armada Hoffler announced Thursday. Tibbetts has been COO since he joined the company[...]

Va. Beach apartment complex sells for $36M
Feb 12, 2024

Va. Beach apartment complex sells for $36M

Dove Landing, a 318-unit apartment complex in Virginia Beach, has changed hands, Berkadia announced Jan. 31. Chesapeake-based Community Investment Group bought the property for $36 million from Enterprise Community Development, a nonprofit affordable housing provider in the mid-Atlantic, according to a news release from Berkadi[...]

Brendan Smith. Photo courtesy Smithfield Foods
Feb 7, 2024

Smithfield Foods hires two C-suite execs

Virginia-based Smithfield Foods named two C-suite executives Monday. The nation’s largest pork product manufacturer and hog producer has named Brendan Smith its chief marketing officer and Allyson Bouldon its chief ethics and compliance officer. Smith is returning to Smithfield Foods, having previously served as senior vic[...]

Va. Beach makes economic development head permanent
Feb 6, 2024

Va. Beach makes economic development head permanent

Charles E. “Chuck” Rigney Sr. has worked in economic development all over Hampton Roads; in Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton. Last February, he joined Virginia Beach’s economic development team as a business development administrator and since June 2023, he has been the department’s interim director. Now h[...]

Hampton Roads Exec Roundtable adds four board members
Feb 5, 2024

Hampton Roads Exec Roundtable adds four board members

The newly formed Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable elected four new board members at its January meeting, the organization announced Monday. William “Bill” Murray, senior vice president of corporate affairs and communication for Richmond-based Dominion Energy; Towuanna Porter Brannon, president of Virginia Peninsula[...]

Chartway Credit Union names chief retail officer
Feb 5, 2024

Chartway Credit Union names chief retail officer

Melissa Cade has been promoted to chief retail officer at Chartway Credit Union, Chartway announced Monday. Cade has been with the Virginia Beach-based credit union for 24 years, many spent working with branches. In her new role, she will oversee the strategy and leadership of branch and member care teams and continue to spearhe[...]

Forest Pine Apartments. Photo courtesy S.L. Nusbaum Realty
Feb 2, 2024

Franklin apartments sell for $18M

A 244-unit apartment community in Franklin sold for $18 million on Dec. 28, 2023, according to a news release from S.L. Nusbaum Realty. Located at 201 Forest Pine Road, the Forest Pine Apartments have traditional and garden-style one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The 23.27-acre property has a community swimming pool and playgr[...]

‘Shark Tank’ casting call is coming to Va.
Feb 2, 2024

‘Shark Tank’ casting call is coming to Va.

Virginia entrepreneurs, “the sharks” are coming for you. The casting team of ABC’s “Shark Tank” will hold its first-ever casting call in Virginia at Rivers Casino Portsmouth on April 12. The show is getting ready to film its 16th season with venture capitalists Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Gre[...]

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