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Richmond Region Tourism names inaugural chief growth officer
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (328+ words) Jerrine Lee to lead efforts to drive visitor growth Josh Janney //April 2, 2026// Richmond Region Tourism has named Vice President of Sales Jerrine Lee its first chief growth officer, as it rolls out a new plan to boost tourism. In her…...
Winchester Council greenlights casino study
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (364+ words) Leaders in Real Estate and Top Projects A casino could be in the cards for Winchester. Rendering courtesy Winchester Economic Development Authority Josh Janney //March 31, 2026// A Shenandoah Valley casino may still be years away, but Winchester officials are taking early…...
Portsmouth coffee manufacturer announces new president
2+ week, 2+ day ago (288+ words) Smith promoted from SVP of sales and marketing Josh Janney //March 19, 2026// Portsmouth-based coffee manufacturer and brand owner Massimo Zanetti USA announced last week that it has promoted Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Matthew Smith to president, effective immediately....
Norfolk airport debuts $25M international arrivals facility
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (593+ words) New CBP facility is part of $1B airport transformation project Josh Janney //February 18, 2026// SUMMARY: Norfolk International Airport unveiled a $25M international arrivals facility, expected to open next week Airport recently launched its first regular international flight since 2001 and hopes to add more…...
Alexandria-based SPA names chief legal officer
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) Coleman has worked in aerospace and defense for 25 years Kate Andrews //February 18, 2026// Systems Planning & Analysis, an Alexandria-based government contractor specializing in data and analytics for national security, announced Wednesday that Doug Coleman is its new chief legal officer. "Doug brings…...
The 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (438+ words) The 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards Virginia Business //February 2, 2026// Virginia Business is proud to continue honoring that legacy for the fourth year with our 2026 Virginia Black Business Leaders Awards. This year's 29 honorees " nominated by our readers and editors " represent a…...
Dominion installs first CVOW turbine tower off Virginia Beach
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (250+ words) Dominion installs first CVOW turbine tower off Virginia Beach $11.2B project continues work after winning injunction Josh Janney //January 26, 2026// Dominion Energy's $11.2 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project off Virginia Beach's coast reached a major milestone last week, with the installation…...
In Newport News speech, Hegseth calls for faster delivery of war ships
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (860+ words) In Newport News speech, Hegseth calls for faster delivery of war ships Defense secretary speaks to NNS workers days after Venezuela attack Josh Janney //January 5, 2026// Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth underscored the Trump administration's push for faster ship delivery, tighter…...
Newport News trades center to power maritime workforce
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (299+ words) Newport News trades center to power maritime workforce Elizabeth Cooper //December 31, 2025// Virginia Peninsula Community College is building a $9 million trades center in southeast Newport News that will prepare more than 400 students annually for maritime and construction jobs. The 16,000-square-foot facility,…...
500+ ex-patients sue Chesapeake Regional, alleging negligence, unnecessary surgeries
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (356+ words) Plaintiffs seek $10 million apiece Katherine Schulte //December 30, 2025// More than 500 plaintiffs have filed suit against Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and Chesapeake Regional Healthcare's current CEO and two former CEOs for $10 million each for negligence, alleging they enabled an OB-GYN to perform…...