11+ mon, 4+ 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,…...

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…...

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…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago (60+ words) Williamsburg " with 32 Flock cameras and 16,000 residents " has 204 cameras per 100,000 people. That's a rate of deployment that's more than five times the regional average. Williamsburg " with 32 Flock cameras and 16,000 residents " has 204 cameras per 100,000 people. That's a rate of deployment that's more than five times the regional average....

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…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago (53+ words) A new experience at Go Ape aims to strengthen relationships between business leaders and their teams. Primal Dynamix is the latest attraction for the outdoor adventure park located within Freedom Park ... Team building experience at GoApe, a new burger bar and more business news in the Williamsburg area. More in Virginia Gazette News...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (317+ words) How much do you love your rugged, powerful, orange Stihl chainsaw? Enough to don a tattoo? That insight inspired the company's first "Stihl Inked" contest. Virginia Beach-based Stihl Inc. will be giving one of its most devoted fans the chance to wear their brand loyalty for life in the form of a tattoo. Robinson said the core of the campaign is about spotlighting the most dedicated Stihl fans and giving them a platform to share their stories. "Many of our customers' tattoos represent something deeply personal, like a family tradition of STIHL tools or the pride of building a business and livelihood with STIHL equipment," Robinson said. "It was clear that these tattoos weren't just about the brand, but about people's lives and stories too. This contest is a way to honor that and invite even more fans to be…...

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....

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…...