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December 2022 Top Five

Most-read news stories of the month on VirginiaBusiness.com

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The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Nov. 14 to Dec. 14, 2022, included a Virginia Business scoop about a restaurant on the culture-war frontlines that became…

Under construction

Projects currently in the works or recently completed in Hampton Roads

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Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Hampton and Norfolk Construction is underway along 10 miles of the Interstate 64 corridor from Hampton to Norfolk on the $3.9 billion Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion project.…

Rivers Casino Portsmouth is on track to open in January 2023. Rendering courtesy Rush Street Gaming

Gambling on Hampton Roads

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Roy Corby’s first job at a casino was as a dealer. Now, Corby is general manager of the $300 million Rivers Casino Portsmouth, which is on track to become the…

CMA CGM decided in 2021 to keep its North American headquarters in Norfolk and add 400 jobs, most of which will be in Hampton Roads. Photo by Mark Rhodes

Retaining walls

Focus is on keeping businesses happy, growing

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With COVID-19 limiting travel and site visits for companies considering coming to Hampton Roads, economic development officials focused on shoring up existing businesses in 2021. That strategy appears to have…

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A. is building the nation’s first offshore-wind blade factory in Portsmouth. Photo courtesy Siemens Gamesa

Tilting toward windmills

Siemens Gamesa positions region as offshore wind hub

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A.’s October 2021 announcement that it will build the nation’s first offshore-wind blade factory at Portsmouth Marine Terminal has put Hampton Roads on a trajectory to…

Elizabeth River Crossings announces CEO

Anna Bonet previously worked with ERC owner Abertis

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Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC (ERC) has promoted Anna Bonet to CEO, the company announced Wednesday. ERC finances, operates and maintains the Elizabeth River Tunnels from Portsmouth to Norfolk. Bonet…