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Authority of the port
In January, Stephen Edwards became the new CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, which oversees the Port of Virginia. The former CEO of Los Angeles-based TraPac, which operates container terminals in California and Florida, Edwards succeeds John Reinhart, who retired after seven years at the authority’s he[...]
Cavalier Resort takes shape in Virginia Beach
In 1975, Bruce Thompson was the night watchman and grass cutter at Virginia Beach’s Cavalier Hotel. Today, he’s transforming the hotel and its 21 surrounding acres into a major mid-Atlantic resort. Built in 1927, the Cavalier at various times hosted luminaries like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Muhammad Ali and every president from H[...]
History in the making
Cliff Fleet took the helm of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in January 2020 with a mandate to curb declining attendance and revenue at the nation’s largest outdoor living museum while maintaining its relevance to diverse 21st-century audiences. It was a tall order and one that became even more challenging two months late[...]
Hampton Roads multifamily portfolio sells for undisclosed amount
In early April, New Jersey-based Brentwood Investment Group and Greencove Capital Group closed a deal to acquire a multifamily portfolio that includes 856-units for an undisclosed amount. The deal included five garden-style multifamily communities in Hampton and one property in Poquoson. Built between 1970 and 1985, the properties have an average unit size of 921 […]
New president and CEO of Towne Financial Services Group named
Brian K. Skinner has been named president and CEO of Towne Financial Services Group, which includes all financial divisions of Suffolk-based TowneBank other than the bank itself. Skinner, currently the company’s chief banking officer, starts his new role effective May 1, TowneBank announced Thursday. His new duties include[...]
Sentara Healthcare named one of top 5 U.S. large health systems
Norfolk-based Sentara Healthcare was named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in an annual ranking by Fortune and IBM Watson Health released Tuesday. Sentara landed in fifth place, receiving five stars for clinical outcomes and operation efficiency and three stars for patient experience. This is the second year Sentar[...]
Norfolk Southern names new VP of government relations
Norfolk-based Norfolk Southern Corp. announced on Tuesday that its board of directors has elected Frank Voyack as the company’s vice president of government relations, effective May 1. Voyack succeeds Marque Ledoux, who is retiring after 18 years with the Fortune 500 freight railroad. In his new role, Voyack will lead Norfolk [...]
Old Point Trust begins search for new chief
Old Point Trust & Financial Services President, Chairman and CEO Eugene M. Jordan II will become general counsel and corporate secretary for the Hampton-based wealth management services provider’s parent company, Old Point Financial Corp. Jordan, who has been Old Point Trust’s president and CEO for 19 years, will[...]
Norfolk industrial building sells for $3.75M
A 66,000-square-foot industrial building in Norfolk has sold for $3.75 million. Virginia Beach-based Club Forrest Acquisitions LLC purchased the building, located at 4500 Progress Road, from Boston-based Wheeler Commercial Properties. The deal closed on April 15. The building is situated on a four-acre parcel and is currently oc[...]
Dollar Tree launches digital media network
Chesapeake-based Fortune 500 discount retailer Dollar Tree has launched a digital media arm that aims to connect advertisers with potential customers via its Family Dollar retail brand, it announced today. Dollar Tree says its new venture, the Chesapeake Media Group, will offer services that help companies place ads on Family Dollar’s website and mobile app […]
Commercial real estate leasing roundup
Central Virginia – Weyerhaeuser Co. renewed its lease of 72,399 square feet of industrial space at Sarellen Road Warehouse, 4200-4222 Sarellen Road, in Henrico County. Evan Magrill and Scott Douglas of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer handled lease negotiations on behalf of the landlord. – Belvac Production Machinery Inc. leased 40,000 square feet of industrial […]
McAuliffe has significant lead among Dems in latest poll
In a poll released Thursday, 47% of Virginia Democratic voters surveyed are backing former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s primary bid for his party’s gubernatorial nomination, according to data from Christopher Newport University’s Wason Center for Public Leadership. Two months ago, McAuliffe had 26% of the vo[...]
