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Liisa Ortegon. Photo courtesy Sentara
Feb 10, 2021

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital names new president

Norfolk-based Sentara Healthcare announced Wednesday it has hired Liisa Ortegon as the new president of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, one of the state’s largest hospitals. She replaces Carolyn Carpenter, who left to join Johns Hopkins Health System as its capital region president. Ortegon most recently served as senior vic[...]

Feb 9, 2021

Three Hampton Roads revitalization projects receive $1M from state

Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that $1 million in Port Host Communities Revitalization Fund (PHCRF) grants will go toward three projects in Hampton Roads including revitalizing the vacant 57,792-square-foot Willis Building in Norfolk, making updates to the Menchville Marina to aid the state’s oyster industry and redeveloping the 51-acre Lovett Point property in Portsmouth for […][...]

Rendering courtesy the city of Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming.
Feb 5, 2021

Rush Street Gaming announces general contractor for Portsmouth casino

Rush Street Gaming, the developer and gaming operator for the upcoming $300 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth, announced Friday it has chosen a joint venture between Virginia Beach-based S.B. Ballard Construction Co. and Philadelphia, Mississippi-based Yates Construction as the resort casino’s general contractor. Ballard an[...]

Feb 1, 2021

COVID roundup: Va. to receive more weekly vaccine doses immediately

Virginia expects to receive about 18,000 more weekly COVID-19 vaccine doses starting immediately, as the federal government’s pledge to increase distribution by about 16% kicks in Monday. That will raise the commonwealth’s vaccine supply from 118,000 doses to 128,000 doses per week, said Dr. Danny Avula, the state’s vaccine coordinator. Meanwhile, the number of virus-related […][...]

Town and Country Shopping Center. Photo courtesy Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
Jan 29, 2021

York County shopping center sells for $2.9M

A shopping center in York County sold for $2.9 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Tuesday.  The 39,000-square-foot Town & Country Shopping Center is located at 465-469 and 473 Merrimac Trail and is fully leased to tenants including NAPA Auto, Family Dollar, Davita Dialysis, Eastside Church, The Wash Hous[...]

Brian Solis, an assistant to Virginia Beach’s city manager, is starting up the city’s new Resort Management Office.
Jan 29, 2021

Virginia Beach revives resort office to bolster Oceanfront tourism

This summer, visitors to Virginia Beach’s resort area will be greeted by spruced-up properties, enhanced entertainment options and new tourism ambassadors. These are just some of the city’s efforts to improve the 40-block commercial district through its restored Resort Management Office. City Council is allocating $1.1 milli[...]

2020 was a critical year for the nation, bringing racial inequities to light and creating new opportunities for historically Black colleges and universities, says Norfolk State University President Javaune Adams-Gaston. Photo by Mark Rhodes
Jan 29, 2021

Time for a change

As someone who believes strongly in change, Javaune Adams-Gaston assumed the presidency of Norfolk State University at a pivotal time for both the nation and historically Black colleges and universities. “2020 really was an eye-opening experience for many in our nation — particularly with some of the disparities that existed[...]

Jan 29, 2021

By land, air and sea

Marine biologists at the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Hampton enjoy getting up close and personal with the sea and the life it fosters. Lately though, they’ve gotten a little too close. Two to three times a year — usually because of a hurricane or nor’easter — the Virginia Tech research [...]

Jan 26, 2021

Va. Beach logistics company to create 31 jobs

Virginia Beach-based logistics company Regulus Global LLC will add 31 employees and lease an additional 12,000 square feet in the city, the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development announced Tuesday. “For the last nine years Regulus Global has been a rapidly growing business, executing a medical, expeditionary and national security business worldwide,” Regulus Global CEO […][...]

Mary Shaffran (left) and Jennifer Stone
Jan 25, 2021

Norfolk consultancy names two VPs

Norfolk-based government health care management and IT consulting firm ARDX announced last week it has hired Mary Shaffran as vice president of service delivery and Jennifer Stone as vice president of business development. With more than 20 years of experience, Shaffran has held leadership positions with Northrop Grumman Corp., [...]

Jan 25, 2021

Va. Beach-based company to acquire pet supply chain for $700M

Virginia Beach-based franchise business operator Franchise Group Inc. announced Monday it will acquire Livonia, Michigan-based Pet Supplies Plus for approximately $700 million. The all-cash transaction is expected to close in March. The Pet Supplies Plus retail chain was founded in 1988 and sells pet supplies and services at its more than 500 locations, almost 60% […]

Jan 22, 2021

Norfolk communications equipment manufacturer to create 68 jobs

A $6.5 million expansion by Norfolk-based Tabet Manufacturing Co. will create 68 jobs in the region, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. The communications equipment manufacturer will expand its operations by constructing a new manufacturing facility next to its current location at 1336 Ballentine Blvd.  Tabet was founded more than 60 years ago and developed the […]

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