11+ mon, 3+ week ago (707+ words) Planned Chesapeake Plant to be Key Link in Global Offshore Wind Supply Chain, noon to 1 p.m., online. RVA757 Connects is hosting a webinar to explore LS Greenlink USA's planned $680 million investment in a manufacturing facility in Chesapeake that will bring a massive 660-foot tower, the tallest building in Virginia. Free. Register at rva757connects.com/2024-1/december2024webinar. Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council Holiday Mixer, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Smartmouth Brewing, 1309 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk. Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council is hosting an event to wrap up the year with food and drinks and discuss plans for the coming year. $65. Register at hrgcc.org/holiday-party/. LEAD Peninsula Alumni's Annual Holiday Party, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tradition Brewing, 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a party for LEAD Peninsula alumni. Includes cookie swap and ugly Christmas sweater contest. Buy your own. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com. Christmas Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m., Victory Monument and Riverwalk Landing,…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (166+ words) The city's newest music venue, The Dome, is looking to hire 300 permanent and year-round positions for its May opening. Positions include security, box office, cleaning, guest services, food/beverage and more. The job fair will take place this weekend at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in meeting room 4 A-B, 1000 19th St. Job fair hours will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Dome is operated by a partnership between Live Nation and Oak View Group. The venue will host approximately 100 events a year featuring concerts, comedy and special events. Base pay for Live Nation hourly staff will start at $20 an hour, while supervisor roles will start at $25 an hour. Base pay for OVG hourly and supervisor roles is competitive, with opportunities for advancement. Applicants are encouraged to apply online before attending. For Live Nation, visit bit.ly/4bAY6zm. For OVG, visit…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (173+ words) Beach Ford's 55,000-square-foot Pro Elite Commercial Service facility opened in July with specialized equipment that can provide maintenance and repair services to commercial and municipal fleets and larger vehicles, such as recreational vehicles, limos and ambulances. Beach Ford recently opened a commercial service center in the Lynnhaven area of Virginia Beach. Beach Ford's 55,000-square-foot Pro Elite Commercial Service facility opened in July with specialized equipment that can provide maintenance and repair services to commercial and municipal fleets and larger vehicles, such as recreational vehicles, limos and ambulances. Equipment enables lifts up to 72,000 pounds for vehicles up to 30 feet in length, according to a company announcement. Other features include a mobile service team, walk-in service, specialized commercial fleet technicians, in-house and off-site Department of Transportation inspections, a commercial parts shop and extended service hours. The new location at 2717 Virginia Beach Blvd....

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (180+ words) A developer of advanced night vision goggles, thermal optics and autonomous systems for military and tactical operations plans to invest $2.69 million to establish manufacturing in Virginia Beach, the city announced. The expansion of ViDARR Inc. with a 16,410-square-foot facility at 2656 Lishelle Place off Lynnhaven Parkway is expected to bring 40 jobs to the city, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced. "Our new Virginia headquarters will provide advanced solutions tailored to the unique needs of the region's vast defense sector," company president Cliff Byrd said in a news release. "As we settle into our new home, ViDARR is excited to deepen our impact in the Virginia Beach area." The Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based company sells a range of advanced defense technologies, including night vision and thermal integration for drones that can detect heat signatures through smoke, fog and dense terrain. The region's defense ecosystem, bolstered…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago (170+ words) The Norfolk-based USS Gravely last week seized more than 850 pounds of narcotics while in the Caribbean Sea. The ship's search and seizure team had boarded a "vessel of interest" on May 25 and found ... The Norfolk-based USS Gravely last week seized more than 850 pounds of narcotics while in the Caribbean Sea. The ship's search and seizure team had boarded a "vessel of interest" on May 25 and found 19 bales of cocaine, according to a news release from the Navy. A spokesperson for the Navy said the drugs had a street value of $13.6 million. "Seamless integration of U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard maritime assets (are) integral to border protection " this is an excellent example of that teamwork," said Vice Adm. Doug Perry, commander of the U.S. 2nd Fleet. "Border security is national security." The USS Gravely has been in the gulf since March 15 and works with…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago (426+ words) Chamber Business Social, 5:30-7 p.m., Crowne Plaza Town Center, 4453 Bonney Road, Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Register at hrchamber.com. Strategies, Purpose, Progress: Succeeding in Business Series, 1-3 p.m., 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 110, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting Karen Witherspoon of Elevate Leadership. $0-$15. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com. Virginia Maritime Association Northern Chapter Kickoff, 4-7 p.m., Association of the United States Army, 2425 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. The association is adding a fifth regional chapter. The event is the official kickoff for the Northern Virginia chapter, including Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas. Free. RSVP at VAmaritime.com/ChapterEvents. Virginia Maritime Association Maritime Mixer, 5-7:30 p.m., Chick's Oyster Bar, 2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach. The association is hosting a networking event for the industry and the port. $55. Register at VAmaritime.com/Events. Newport News State of the City, 5:30 p.m., Ferguson Center for…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (275+ words) For the first time in the Norfolk International Airport's history, more than 500,000 passengers used the airport in single month. In July, 514,113 passengers flew through Norfolk, a 4.8% increase from 490,460 people in July 2024, according to statistics provided Tuesday by the airport. Around 2.8 million people have used the airport this year through the end of July, which is a 0.9% increase from about 2.7 people from the same time period in 2024. American Airlines had the best month, with 136,592 passengers using the airline in July. Delta Airlines experienced the largest year-over-year percentage growth for July, increasing 17.3%, or from 113,926 to 133,652 passengers. Airport spokesperson Chris Jones said the record-setting numbers weren't a surprise for airport leaders, since the airport also posted record numbers in June, when 496,258 passengers used the airport. He said new airlines, new routes and larger aircraft contributed to the passenger growth. "Travelers have discovered this…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (48+ words) WineStyles, a franchise wine and craft beer store with a bistro that offers weekly wine tastings and a monthly wine club, opened in November at 759 N. Battlefield Blvd. in Chesapeake. See which businesses are celebrating milestones and which organizations are giving back. More in Inside Business...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago (303+ words) Newport News wants to transform the Newport News Williamsburg Airport by shifting its focus away from commercial flights and toward aviation research and development. Mayor Phillip Jones said in a statement the move marks a commitment toward building a sustainable, modern economic future for Newport News. "By transforming PHF into an Air Commerce Park, we're positioning Newport News as a hub for innovation, logistics, and advanced mobility," Jones said in the statement. "This effort will complement the cutting-edge work at Jefferson Lab and the strength of our shipbuilding industry, creating high-demand jobs and driving long-term regional growth." The concept of an Air Commerce Park is not new in Newport News. The city was awarded $27 million for the failed Aviation World's Fair 2003 to fill out 100 acres with taxiways, leaseable space and green space. However, this move marks a shift in focus…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (223+ words) The Point Break Festival will bring together a mix of rock and reggae bands this summer for its second year at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, including headliners Slightly Stoopid and Stick Figure. The festival will feature more than 20 bands over two weekend days, with doors opening at noon and live concerts beginning at 1 p.m. June 21 and 22. Miles'Doughty, lead singer for Slightly Stoopid, is already feeling excited about the show. "Virginia Beach, they know how to party," Doughty said in an interview. "Like, they bring me energy every single time. So I feel, like, if anyone's on the fence about going, just get down there and you're going to have a great time with the people." Slightly Stoopid describes its distinct sound as a blend of rock, reggae, acoustic soul,'hip-hop, heavy metal and punk rock. The band has been making music…...