Ad agency spotlights historic editor, businessman
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The life of 19th century Richmond Planet newspaper editor John Mitchell Jr. — who fearlessly railed against lynching and segregation — will be showcased in a documentary debuting at the
Climbing the ladder
Four regional companies make Inc. 5000’s top 1,000
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Four Hampton Roads companies made it into the elite top 1,000 of this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, based on revenue growth during the past
Back to the beach
Hospitality industry rebound sees stops, starts
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After a strong summer comeback, the Hampton Roads tourism industry is facing uncertainty once again as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers. This summer, Virginia Beach hotels saw slightly higher occupancy rates
Richmond to host North American offshore wind conference
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The Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum (IPF) — North America’s largest offshore wind conference — will be held in Richmond Aug. 24-26. The forum will connect global
Not the end of the world
Economic downturns bring opportunities for investment bargains
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In mid-March, Stephan Cassaday was absorbing Florida sun rays while bicycling near his vacation home when a radio news update on pandemic-related market volatility caused him to pull to the
Amherst aims to redevelop training center campus
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Amherst County regional stakeholders are drafting a plan to improve the campus of the former Central Virginia Training Center to attract potential developers. The state-owned facility, which housed Virginians with
Driverless shuttle starts tests in Fairfax County
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Fairfax County and Dominion Energy Inc. began testing a 13-foot autonomous, electric shuttle this summer, a first step toward driverless public transit between Metro stations. The EZ10 shuttle nicknamed “Relay,”
Casino is a dicey prospect for some Danvillians
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As Danville voters await a November referendum to approve one of the state’s first casinos, some residents are concerned the project would bring crime and traffic to the area. Danville
Environmental nonprofit plants itself in flood zone
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As rising sea levels threaten urban coastal communities, the Portsmouth-based nonprofit Elizabeth River Project is intentionally building its new headquarters on the front lines. The $4.5 million, three-story building —
Partnership brings computer education to Bristol, Wise students
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A new partnership is preparing Southwest Virginia middle and high school students for tomorrow’s tech jobs. As part of the United Way of Southwest Virginia’s Ignite Technology Talent Development program