Recognizing the Best of the Best in Coastal Virginia’s Business Community
Who can I trust for my company’s IT needs? What are my options for networking? Where should I take my client for lunch? As local professionals and business owners, you’ve got a lot of questions about making yourself and your business the best it can be. The BOB Awards were created to provide some answers along the way.
In our second annual BOB (Best Of Business) Awards, we highlight services that companies use and trust to perform day-to-day operations, businesses excelling in their industries, venues making meetings and networking events effective, top options for business travel, outstanding professional development programs and individuals exuding professionalism, innovation and influence throughout their companies and communities.
How were the BOB Awards chosen?
Through a nomination process from April 3–24, individuals within Coastal Virginia’s business community were invited to nominate businesses in any of the 85 subcategories featured in the contest. The businesses with the most nominations moved on to the voting round, held April 25–May 25, where individuals could vote as often as once per day in any subcategory. The businesses with the most votes are featured by ranking (gold, silver, bronze).
*Indicates Gold winner in multiple subcategories.
Business To Business
Best Ad and Marketing Agency
Gold
Proximo Marketing Strategies
Founded in 2012 by Courtney Buzzell, Proximo Marketing Strategies is a multi-faceted marketing agency offering creative services including lead generation, website design, search engine optimization and marketing, social media strategy, email marketing, video production, metrics and ROI tracking and more. The dedicated marketing professionals at Proximo assist clients with the execution of their marketing plans from start to finish.
6814 West Teagle Lane, Gloucester, 757-504-2429
ProximoMarketing.com
Silver
Virginia Creative Group
VirginiaCreativeGroup.com
Bronze
Otto Design + Marketin
ThinkOtto.com
Best Architectural Firm
Gold
RRMM Architects
The talented architects at RRMM live, work and shop in the communities where they design projects, meaning that they design each building as if they were designing for themselves. With a focus on helping clients achieve the highest value for their investment, RRMM is based on the principle that good design is a product of skill, creativity and innovation, not a generous budget.
1317 Executive Blvd., Suite 200, Chesapeake, 757-622-2828
RRMM.com
Silver
VIA design architects, pc
VIAdesignarchitects.com
Bronze
For The People Projects
ForThePeopleProjects.com
Best Bank for Business
Gold
TowneBank*
TowneBank covers all your business banking needs, from opening corporate credit cards to personalized financial services and CD specials tailored to making savings grow. Plus, their lending services are extensive to meet your needs, whether leasing new office space, hiring seasonal employees or making the next big move. This community-centered bank works with its customers to make solid financial decisions for the future of businesses in Coastal Virginia.
TowneBank has locations throughout Coastal Virginia.
TowneBank.com
Silver
Navy Federal Credit Union
NavyFederal.org
Bronze
Southern Bank
SouthernBank.com
Best Commercial Lender
Gold
TowneBank*
TowneBank has locations throughout Coastal Virginia.
TowneBank.com
Silver
Navy Federal Credit Union
NavyFederal.org
Bronze
Langley Federal Credit Union
LangleyFCU.org
Best Mortgage Lender
Gold
TowneBank Mortgage
For business owners in Coastal Virginia, TowneBank Mortgage is the hometown mortgage company they can trust. As a division of TowneBank, they uphold the principles and philosophies that have been established and are dedicated to providing the personal experience that you’d expect from a hometown lender. They provide the most advanced technology available to offer affordable loans, quick processing and exceptional service.
TowneBank Mortgage has locations throughout Coastal Virginia.
TowneBankMortgage.com
Silver
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
AtlanticBay.com
Bronze
Movement Mortgage
Movement.com
Best Business Accounting Firm
Gold
Pro Tax & Accounting, LLC
Being a small business themselves, Pro Tax & Accounting understands the needs of small businesses and their owners. They work quickly and effectively to offer services like taxes and booking from startups to established companies. Best of all, they customize their services to fit the specific needs of their customers, so no one will ever have to pay for a service they don’t need.
119 Byron St., Chesapeake, 757-420-1539
ProTaxLLCVa.com
Silver
Wall Einhorn Chernitzer, P.C.
WEC-CPA.com
Bronze
Bottom Line Accounting
BottomLineAccountingFirm.com
Best Business Broker
Gold
Divaris
As trusted commercial real estate specialists in Coastal Virginia, Divaris maintains a leasing and management portfolio of nearly 30 million square feet of commercial property, including some of the East Coast’s most exciting mixed-use projects. The professionals at Divaris utilize their expertise and creativity, plus infrastructure and relationships to handle clients’ needs, whether through leasing, sales, management, tenant representation, surplus dispositions or other services.
4525 Main St., Suite 900, Virginia Beach, 757-497-2113
Divaris.com
Silver
Hampton Roads Business Brokers
HamptonRoadsBusinessBrokers.com
Bronze
FranNet of Southeastern Virginia
FranNet.com/Microsites/MSteiner
Best Commercial Builder
Gold
Armada Hoffler
Building on nearly four decades of experience, Armada Hoffler is a self-managed real estate investment trust that develops, builds, acquires and manages high quality office, retail and multifamily properties, as well as provides general construction and development services to third-party clients.
222 Central Park Ave., #2100, Virginia Beach, 757-366-4000
ArmadaHoffler.com
Silver
W.M. Jordan Company
WMJordan.com
Bronze
S.B. Ballard
SBBallard.com
Best Commercial Insurance Firm (Benefits/Liability)
Gold
Blade Benefit Consulting
When it comes to providing your employees with the coverage they deserve, Blade Benefit Consulting is the trusted choice. They specialize in tailoring comprehensive employee benefit packages based on each client’s needs and at the best price. Whether it’s health insurance or a robust package, Blade has the solution.
1206 Laskin Rd., Suite 205, Virginia Beach, 757-422-8880
BladeBC.com
Silver
USI
USI.com
Bronze
Dominion Financial Solutions
DominionWins.com
Best Health Insurance Agency Brokerage
Gold
The Harmond Group
Having the right insurance for your employees is vital to attracting and retaining the best people, no matter what business you’re in. At The Harmond Group, their long-standing relationship with key carriers in Virginia goes a long way to ensure that you can offer employees the best benefits at an affordable price. Their agents’ customer service continues well after your policy takes effect, whether you need assistance with a claim or need to renew your coverage.
5269 Greenwich Rd., #200, Virginia Beach, 757-464-9557
TheHarmondGroup.com
Silver
Blade Benefit Consulting
BladeBC.com
Bronze
O’Brien & Associates
OBrienInsuranceBenefits.com
Best Health Insurance Provider for Businesses
Gold
Beskin-Divers Insurance Group
Routinely recognized as one of Virginia’s leading independent agencies, Beskin-Divers provides value-based insurance products and risk management programs underwritten by superior companies. They serve hundreds of businesses and individuals with comprehensive plans, from workers compensation to commercial auto coverage.
300 Southport Circle, Virginia Beach, 757-347-8647
BeskinDivers.com
Silver
Blade Benefit Consulting
BladeBC.com
Bronze
MMC Benefits, LLC
MMCBenefitsLLC.com
Best Independent Insurance Agency
Gold
Prosper Insurance
The goal should always be to feel good about your insurance. At Prosper, they do just that by planting a tree for every policy they write. The professionals at Prosper get to know their customers to help them find the right policy to fit their specific needs, and then they educate customers to help them understand what they’re buying.
361 Southport Circle, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, 757-248-5973
Prosper.Insurance
Silver
Bruce Laderberg Insurance
LaderbergInsurance.com
Bronze
Colonial Insurance Agency
ColonialInsuranceAgency.net
Best Life Insurance Provider
Gold
Clyburn Insurance Agency-Gail C Settle
Their focus is to provide customers with knowledge, assistance and value concerning their specific insurance plan.
5637 Princess Anne Rd., Suite C, Virginia Beach, 757-490-1243
Agency.Nationwide.com/Gail-Clyburn-Settle-In-Virginia-Beach-Va
Silver
Blade Benefit Consulting
BladeBC.com
Bronze
Mayo Insurance Agency
Agency.Nationwide.com/C-Todd-Mayo-In-Virginia-Beach-Va
Best HR Firm
Gold
Woodard & Associates, LLC
Businesses in Coastal Virginia trust Woodard Associates for some of their most important needs in human resources. Their services are directed to creating better business operations, strengthened management-employee relationships and effective human resources processes.
757-769-6138
Woodard-Associates.com
Silver
Principle Strategies
PrincipleStrategies.com
Best Commercial Photographer
Gold
Hampton Roads Visuals
When you need high quality, professional photos, Hampton Roads Visuals is the name you can trust. Their full range of commercial photography services includes architectural, real estate, advertising and product photography, plus business portraits and headshots.
5773 Arrowhead Dr., #301, Virginia Beach, 757-499-8708
HamptonRoadsVisuals.com
Silver
Ramone Photography
Ramone.com
Bronze
Mark Edward Atkinson
Otto Design + Marketing
ThinkOtto.com
Best Commercial Videographer
Gold
ViewItDoIt
When you need to share your event with the world, the dedicated staff at View It Do It can make it happen. Their patented technology allows people to participate from anywhere by controlling cameras using their computer or mobile device. Afterward, clients get the full HD recorded footage to remember their event forever. ViewItDoIt has experience in streaming live, interactive video from locations around the world, and they have worked and partnered with many top vendors and venues.
PO Box 6101, Norfolk, 757-741-8434
ViewItDoIt.com
Silver
Chris Lane Video
ChrisLaneVideo.com
Bronze
JPIXX
JPIXX.com
Best Commercial Property Management
Gold
Pembroke Commercial Realty
Since 1955 Pembroke Commercial Realty has developed over 2 million square feet of commercial property including office buildings, office parks, shopping centers and residential units including single-family homes, apartments and condominiums. Their integrity and consistency has helped them best respond to their clients’ needs throughout the years.
4460 Corporation Lane, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, 757-490-3141
PembrokeRealty.com
Silver
Abrams Realty
AbramsHomes.com
Bronze
S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.
SLNusbaum.com
Best Commercial Real Estate Agent
Gold
Martin Burwell
Chantel Ray
As a motivated commercial real estate agent, Martin Burwell constantly strives to learn, adapt and excel in everything he does. With a strong focus on the consumer, he is dedicated to providing clients top-notch results in each commercial real estate transaction.
Chantel Ray has locations throughout Coastal Virginia.
757- 613-7577
ChantelRay.com
Silver
Jim Abrams
Abrams Realty
AbramsHomes.com
Bronze
JC Wynkoop
SLNusbaum.com/JCWynkoop
Best Law Firm Overall
Gold
Wolcott Rivers Gates*
As a leading law firm in Coastal Virginia, Wolcott Rivers Gates provides skilled, thoughtful representation to their clients. The firm’s lawyers are experienced in their respective areas, whether it’s banking and finance, business contracts, commercial real estate, eminent domain, employment law, litigation or new business formation.
200 Bendix Rd., Suite 300, Virginia Beach, 757-497-6633
WolcottRiversGates.com
Silver
Vandeventer Black LLP
VanBlackLaw.com
Bronze
The Law Office of J.D. LeCruise
LeCruiseLaw.com
Best Corporate Law Firm
Gold
Wolcott Rivers Gates*
200 Bendix Rd., Suite 300, Virginia Beach, 757-497-6633
WolcottRiversGates.com
Silver
Vandeventer Black LLP
VanBlackLaw.com
Bronze
Pender & Coward
PenderCoward.com
Best Employment Law Firm
Gold
Wolcott Rivers Gates*
WolcottRiversGates.com
Silver
Vandeventer Black LLP
VanBlackLaw.com
Bronze
Bischoff Martingayle
BischoffMartingayle.com
Best Intellectual Property Law Firm
Gold
Vandeventer Black LLP
Vandeventer Black’s Intellectual Property team provides a wide range of services relating to trademark, copyright, patent, trade secrets and other intellectual property issues faced by businesses, organizations and individuals. Their primary goals are to help clients identify, protect and utilize their intellectual property assets to their fullest potential.
101 West Main St., 500 World Trade Center, Norfolk, 757-446-8600
VanBlackLaw.com
Silver
Willcox Savage
WillcoxSavage.com
Bronze
Bischoff Martingayle
BischoffMartingayle.com
Best Real Estate Law Firm
Gold
Wolcott Rivers Gates*
200 Bendix Rd., Suite 300, Virginia Beach, 757-497-6633
WolcottRiversGates.com
Silver
Vandeventer Black LLP
VanBlackLaw.com
Bronze
Temple Law Group, P.C.
TempleLawGrp.com
Best Tax Law Firm
Gold
Wolcott Rivers Gates*
200 Bendix Rd., Suite 300, Virginia Beach, 757-497-6633
WolcottRiversGates.com
Silver
Vandeventer Black LLP
VanBlackLaw.com
Bronze
Kaufman & Canoles P.C.
KaufmanAndCanoles.com
Best Corporate Moving Company
Gold
Accurate Installations & Moving Services
With over 20 years of experience in commercial moving services, Accurate Installations has a large staff of trained, experienced movers and installers to simply your office move and furniture installation. Their team of professional movers can accommodate any size move or installation and assemble furniture of all types and brands.
5595 Raby Rd., #5, Norfolk, 757-855-2400
AIMSVa.com
Silver
Two Men and a Truck Virginia Beach
TwoMenAndATruck.com/Movers/Va/Virginia-Beach
Bronze
College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving
CollegeHunksHaulingJunk.com
Best Engineering Firm
Gold
Speight, Marshall, Francis
The founders of Speight, Marshall & Francis, P.C. established this structural engineering firm to practice the profession they love while doing things differently and having fun along the way. Their award-winning firm performs structural services for projects around the nation on types of facilities including education, office and administrative buildings, retail and mixed-use, industrial, manufacturing, housing, healthcare, recreation, parking, cultural/arts, waterfront/marine structures, warehouse and historic preservation.
2125 McComas Way, Suite 103, Virginia Beach, 757-427-1020
SMAndF.com
Silver
Clark Nexsen
ClarkNexsen.com
Bronze
McPherson Design Group
MDG-Eng.com
Best General Contractor
Gold
Schneider Custom Builders
At Schneider Custom Builders, they believe that their customers deserve nothing less than excellence in every element, and they strive to exceed what is considered normal criteria for success. The professionals at Schneider combine clients’ dreams and architectural designs to make them a reality, using the highest levels of integrity, communication and commitment with each project.
350 W 22nd St., Suite 101A, Norfolk, 757-819-4466
SchneiderCustomBuilders.com
Silver
Beach Building Group
BeachGuildingGroup.com
Bronze
Pincus Construction
PincusConstruction.Dreamhosters.com
Best IT Company
Gold
MI Technical Solutions*
Providing diversified engineering and technical support services since 2004, MI Technical Solutions works tirelessly to build a respected, results-oriented brand within the industry. Their team of seasoned experts bring a wealth of experience and practical application to ensure maximum results for their customers.
860 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 304, Chesapeake, 757-410-0435
MITechnicalSolutions.com
Silver
Sivils-IT Consulting
Sivils-IT.com
Bronze
Formidable Tech
FormidableTech.com
Best Landscaping/Lawn Care Service
Gold
Earthscapes Lawn & Land Service
Family owned and operated since 1996, Earthscapes Lawn & Land Service gives their customers the attention and personal service they expect while offering the best in lawn care and maintenance. They offer seasonal grounds maintenance, grounds aeration fertilization, flowerbed and shrub installation, mowing, edging, debris removal, shrub and tree pruning and hardscapes including pavers, fire pits and water features.
3112 Beachmont Ave., Norfolk, 757-395-4306
EarthscapesVB.com
Silver
Basnight Land & Lawn
BasnightLandAndLawn.com
Bronze
Yard Perfect
YardPerfectVa.com
Best Locally Owned Office Furniture Store
Gold
Office Furniture Outlet
Featuring 85,000 square feet of inventory, Office Furniture Outlet offers a grand selection of new and used furniture to fit every need and budget. Visit their showroom to test out a chair, sit at a desk and speak with their furniture experts who will help you to set up your dream office space in no time.
5995 Raby Rd., Building 3, Norfolk, 757-855-2800
OFOVa.com
Silver
New Day Office
NewDayOffice.com
Bronze
Mark’s Discount Office Furniture
Marks.WPEngine.com
Best Luxury Auto Dealership
Gold
Charles Barker Lexus Virginia Beach
For a car-buying experience that’s as quick and hassle-free as possible, visit Charles Barker Lexus Virginia Beach. They offer a huge selection of cars, SUVs and crossovers and provide elite customer service and world-class amenities. Plus, they assist customers in finding the financing options that fit their needs.
3909 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, 757-486-3500
CharlesBarkerLexusVirginiaBeach.com
Silver
Checkered Flag BMW
BMW.CheckeredFlag.com
Bronze
Cavalier Lincoln Greenbrier
CavalierLincoln.com
Best Office Cleaning Service
Gold
Diversified Building Services
“Mopping up their competition since 1998,” Diversified Building Services offers multiple professional services to its customers through the convenience of a single source contractor. Some of these services include daily commercial janitorial services, post-construction clean-up services, carpet cleaning and special event staffing.
1501 Technology Dr., #104, Chesapeake, 757-233-4143
DBSVA.com
Silver
Domestic Divas
CleaningGoddess.com
Bronze
Aspen Cleaning Corporation
AspenCleaning.com
Best Office Designer
Gold
Total Business Solutions*
To ensure that their office space makes customers feel welcome, business owners in Coastal Virginia trust Total Business Solutions for their office design needs. The Total Business Solutions team has partnerships with manufacturers that provide stylish designs at competitive prices. They offer over 200 lines of furniture and are confident they can transform any office space into one that leaves a lasting impression.
3413 Griffin St., Portsmouth, 757-398-8312
TotalBusinessSolutions.com
Silver
Office Furniture Outlet
OFOVa.com
Bronze
RRMM Architects
RRMM.com
Best Payroll Services
Gold
Payday Payroll
For payroll services they can trust, business owners turn to Payday Payroll, an industry leader for over 30 years and two generations. The dedicated professionals at Payday offer online payroll and reports, direct deposit, federal, state and local tax filings and payments, W2s, garnishment processing and payments and more.
6465 College Park Square, Suite #200, Virginia Beach, 757-523-0605
PaydayPayroll.com
Silver
ADP
ADP.com
Bronze
TIE
Stewart & Company
StewartAccounting.com
MOR Consulting Services
MORConsultingServices.com
Best Place to Buy Office Supplies
Gold
Total Business Solutions*
3413 Griffin St., Portsmouth, 757-398-8312
TotalBusinessSolutions.com
Silver
Powers Business Machines Inc.
PowersBusinessMachines.com
Bronze
The Supply Room
TheSupplyRoom.com
Best Staffing Company
Gold
Reliance Staffing & Recruiting
When it comes to staffing your company with qualified, professional employees, Reliance is the business you can rely on. They select only the most qualified candidates who pass their rigorous interview, screening and testing process, an approach that has earned their clients’ trust and helped them find continued success in this industry.
Reliance Staffing & Recruiting has locations throughout Coastal Virginia.
RelianceStaffing.com
Silver
Priority Staffing
Priority-Staffing.com
Bronze
Remedy Intelligent Staffing
RemedyStaffing.com
Best Telecommunications Provider
Gold
Lumos Networks
Lumos Networks provides leading-edge data, broadband, voice and IP services over an expanding fiber optic network. They follow a strategy of being first to their regional markets with technology and services first introduced in metropolitan areas by national service providers. They deliver communication services with excellence, innovation and integrity.
LumosNetworks.com
Silver
Verizon
Verizon.com
Bronze
Cox Business
Cox.com
Best Title Company
Gold
Consumer First Title & Escrow, LLC
Consumer First Title & Escrow was created to provide consumers, lenders and realtors with a company they could trust to get the job done on time and accurately. With experienced underwriters, processors, closers and title examiners, their company is committed to providing exceptional service to all the real estate and title needs of their customers.
428 McLaws Circle, Suite 202 A, Williamsburg, 757-645-4137
ConsmrFirst.com
Silver
Priority Title & Escrow
PriorityTitleUS.com
Bronze
Pembroke Title
PembrokeTitle.com
Best Wealth Management/Financial Planning Company
Gold
TIE
Davenport & Company
A trusted financial advisor, Davenport & Company offers a range of wealth management and financial advisory services, including traditional brokerage services, professional money management, financial planning, market research and public finance services. Since the company’s founding in 1863, the relationships they’ve made with their clients prove to be their most valuable asset.
Davenport & Company has locations throughout Coastal Virginia.
InvestDavenport.com
Korving & Company
With a high degree of integrity and personal service, the professionals at Korving & Company guide, empower and work alongside their clients to help them achieve their own personal vision of financial security. From asset management to financial planning, Korving & Company is the name many business owners trust with their financial futures.
1510 Breezeport Way, Suite 800, Suffolk, 757-638-5490
KorvingCo.com
Silver
TowneBank
TowneBank has locations throughout Coastal Virginia.
TowneBank.com
Bronze
Five Rings Financial—Scott and Heather Brinkman
FiveRingsFinancial.com/Team/Scott-Heather-Brinkman
Best Web Development
Gold
MI Technical Solutions*
860 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 304, Chesapeake, 757-410-0435
MITechnicalSolutions.com
Silver
RocketBike Digital Agency
ItsRocketBike.com
Bronze
Otto Design + Marketing
ThinkOtto.com
Excellence in Business
Best Business Incubator/Startup Program
Gold
Launchpad, The Greater Williamsburg Business Incubator
Launchpad supports entrepreneurs and small businesses of the Greater Williamsburg area by offering world-class advisory services, innovative facilities and an array of educational and networking events. Launchpad not only helps transform small ideas into thriving businesses but ensures that each business stays ahead of the power curve and is constantly contributing to the success of the Williamsburg community.
4345 New Town Ave., Suite 200, Williamsburg, 757-565-4373
GWLaunchpad.com
Silver
Suffolk Executive Offices
SuffolkExecutiveOffices.com
Bronze
1701 Virginia Beach Coworking
1701VB.com
Best Coastal Virginia-Made Food/Beverage
Gold
Wasserhund Brewing Company
When it comes to mouthwatering, brick-oven pizzas and refreshing, German-style brews, Wasserhund Brewing Co. is number one. The dog-inspired brewery was launched by a Virginia Beach husband and wife on a mission to share German beer culture with the coast. Now flowing from its taps is an array of ales, lagers, IPAs and the like that not only please local palates but benefit local charities, too.
1805 Laskin Rd.,
Virginia Beach, 757-351-1326
WasserhundBrewing.com
Silver
BagelNutz
BagelNutz.com
Bronze
Fathom Coffee
FathomCoffee.com
Best Coastal Virginia-Made Product
Gold
West Village Barkery
West Village Barkery specializes in everything canine. The Newport News shop serves an assortment of all-natural treats to its four-legged patrons including peanut butter cannoli, Sweet Paw Tato Pleasers and whoopie pies. For dogs favoring chewy treats, West Village Barkery also makes savory bully sticks, pig ears and fresh bones.
10363B Warwick Blvd., Newport News, 757-875-1614
WestVillageBarkery.com
Silver
North End Bag Company
NorthEndBagCompany.com
Bronze
Jody’s Gourmet Popcorn
JodysPopcorn.com
Best Local Company with a National Presence
Gold
ProSource of Hampton Roads
ProSource is Coastal Virginia’s main hub for remodeling materials and designs. The Chesapeake showroom showcases ProSource’s selection of kitchen designs, bathroom amenities and flooring options. The ProSource team can also assign a trade pro to a customer’s remodel to ensure they receive top-quality products for their home makeover and trusted guidance along the way.
1738 Lambert Court, Chesapeake, 757-276-6955
ProSourceWholesale.com
Silver
Jo-Kell Inc.
JoKell.com
Bronze
Lincoln Military Housing
LincolnMilitary.com
Best New Business (Opened after 04/01/2017)
Gold
Sugar Skull Creative
Situated in the eclectic ViBe District, Sugar Skull Creative is a diverse team of digital and graphic designers composed of award-winning animators, editors and filmmakers. The mission of Sugar Skull is to eliminate the strict margins and hefty costs of corporate studios to provide clients with the highest-quality products and successful rebranding initiatives.
529 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite B, Virginia Beach, 757-305-1945
SugarSkullCreative.com
Silver
Catnip Cat Café
CatnipCatCafe.com
Bronze
Suffolk Executive Offices
SuffolkExecutiveOffices.com
Best New Local Project/Development
Gold
Town Center of Virginia Beach
Since its groundbreaking in the summer of 2000, Town Center has grown into Virginia Beach’s premier dining, shopping and entertainment district. Town Center is home to one of the city’s most celebrated music venues, the Sandler Center for Performing Arts, as well as a handful of booming business in industries like dentistry, cosmetic surgery, marketing, law and more. Luxury apartments and hotels are also scattered throughout Town Center so residents, visitors and the like can explore the district with ease.
VaBeachTownCenter.com
Silver
ViBe Creative District
VibeCreativeDistrict.org
Bronze
Waterside District
WatersideDistrict.com
Best Small Business
Gold
Law Office of J.D. LeCruise, PLLC
The criminal defense attorneys of the Law Office of J.D. LeCruise are the recipients of numerous accolades celebrating the team’s diligence and dedication to their clients. The LeCruise team defends and advocates for residents throughout Coastal Virginia communities facing charges of drug possession, reckless driving, serious violent crimes, DUIs, probation violations and more. The Law Office of J.D. LeCruise is also recognized as a top-rated firm for legal issues surrounding Family Law.
500 E. Main St., #1410, Norfolk, 757-627-5215
LeCruiseLaw.com
Silver
Jo-Kell Inc.
JoKell.com
Bronze
Hampton Roads Veterinary Hospice
HRVetHospice.com
Meetings and Gatherings
Best Coffee Meeting Location
Gold
Starving Artist Café
The former art studio-turned-cafe is one of Norfolk’s hidden gems. The walls of the funky coffee shop are lined with works by local artists while whimsical top hats hang from the cafe’s ceiling. Starving Artist serves art-inspired omelets, burritos and more for breakfast and lunch six days a week, making it the perfect meeting spot for a social morning coffee or afternoon meeting of the minds.
4408 Colley Ave., Norfolk, 757-305-9290
StarvingArtistNorfolk.com
Silver
Bad Ass Coffee
BadAssCoffee.com
Bronze
Three Ships Coffee Roasters
ThreeShipsCoffee.com
Best Lunch Meeting Location
Gold
The Swan Terrace*
The Swan Terrace is an upscale American grill specializing in fresh, locally sourced cuisine with a dash of Southern sophistication. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating options and a handful of signature eats including appetizers, meat-centered entrees, desserts and an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet complete with a salad bar, fresh fruits, cheese selections, freshly baked breads, soups and hot plates. The restaurant is also ideal for closing business deals and for business dinners as well.
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-366-5700
FoundersInn.com/Dining/Virginia-Beach-Restaurants
Silver
219 An American Bistro
219Bistro.com
Bronze
Leone’s
LeonesItalian.com
Best Delivered Lunch
Gold
Gourmet Gang
With nearly 30 years of experience in the catering industry and seven locations across Coastal Virginia, Gourmet Gang is the go-to place for handcrafted eats. All of Gourmet Gang’s bistro-style sandwiches, salads, hot entrees, desserts and signature boxed lunches can be delivered straight to your home, office space or corporate event.
6000 Robin Hood Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-857-6100
GourmetGang.com
Silver
TASTE
Taste.Online
Bronze
Sweetwater Cuisine
SweetWaterCuisine.com
Best Restaurant for Business Dinners
Gold
The Swan Terrace*
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-366-5700
FoundersInn.com/Dining/Virginia-Beach-Restaurants
Silver
456 Fish
456Fish.com
Bronze
219 An American Bistro
219Bistro.com
Best After-Work Happy Hour
Gold
219 An American Bistro
219 pairs elegance with tradition in its homey, Downtown Norfolk dining room. The bistro’s weeknight happy hour offers great rotating discounts on beer, wine and handcrafted cocktails. Several of the restaurant’s American-style dishes are featured as happy hour specials as well, including discounted lobster tails every Monday night.
219 Granby St., Norfolk, 757-416-6219
219Bistro.com
Silver
Waterman’s Surfside Grille
Watermans.com
Bronze
Grain, Hilton Norfolk The Main
GrainNorfolk.com
Best Corporate Event Center
Gold
The Founders Inn and Spa*
The Founders Inn and Spa is celebrated for its sophisticated cuisine, world-class conference spaces and luxury accommodations. The inn’s hospitality team strives to provide excellence to all resort visitors from weekend vacationers to international business executives. Look to The Founders Inn and Spa’s top-notch services and accommodations, from corporate event catering and event planning to hosting guests for business travel or meetings and conferences.
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-424-5511
FoundersInn.com
Silver
Norfolk Seafood Company & Big Easy Oyster Bar
NorfolkSeafoodCo.com
Bronze
Delta Hotels by Marriott Chesapeake
Marriott.com
Best Place for Business Meetings/Conferences
Gold
The Founders Inn and Spa*
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-424-5511
FoundersInn.com
Silver
Delta Hotels by Marriott Chesapeake
Marriott.com
Bronze
The Annex – Collaborative Studio
TheAnnexVB.com
Best Event Planner
Gold
The Founders Inn and Spa*
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-424-5511
FoundersInn.com
Silver
The Happy Hour Hostess
TheHappyHourHostess.com
Bronze
VIBEvents Group
PlanMyVibe.com
Best Small Venue for Meetings and Events
Gold
The Founders Inn and Spa*
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-424-5511
FoundersInn.com
Silver
The Annex Collaborative Studio
TheAnnexVB.com
Bronze
Delta Hotels by Marriott Chesapeake
Marriott.com
Best Corporate Event Caterer
Gold
The Founders Inn and Spa*
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-424-5511
FoundersInn.com
Silver
Norfolk Seafood Company & Big Easy Oyster Bar
NorfolkSeafoodCo.com
Bronze
Delta Hotels by Marriott Chesapeake
Marriott.com
Best Place to Close a Deal
Gold
The Swan Terrace*
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-366-5700
FoundersInn.com/Dining/Virginia-Beach-Restaurants
Silver
Byrd & Baldwin Brothers Steak House
ByrdBaldwin.com
Bronze
1701 Virginia Beach Coworking
1701VB.com
Best Golf Course for Business Outings
Gold
Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club
The sprawling greens of the par-69 golf course are nestled among the picturesque homes of Virginia Beach’s Birdneck neighborhood and offer stunning views of the sparkling Linkhorn Bay. After completing 18 holes beneath the Cavalier’s towering pines, golf course guests can cool off with an afternoon beer in The Banks Grill or enjoy a casual dinner on the outdoor Redan Deck complete with firepits and soft seating.
1052 Cardinal Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-428-3131
CavalierGYC.com
Silver
Greenbrier Country Club
ClubCorp.com/Clubs/Greenbrier-Country-Club
Bronze
Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort
KilnCreekGolf.com
Best Hotel for Business Travel
Gold
The Founders Inn and Spa*
5641 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-424-5511
FoundersInn.com
Silver
Delta Hotels by Marriott Chesapeake
Marriott.com
Bronze
Norfolk Hilton The Main
TheMainNorfolk.com
Best Local Teambuilding Experience
Gold
Topgolf
Topgolf’s private bays are ideal for social outings. Each climate-controlled bay is equipped with individual flat screen TVs and communal seating perfect for cocktails, bar bites and teambuilding exercises. For larger parties, Topgolf offers special meeting spaces and packages ranging from the conference room and lower level lounge to the private, rooftop terrace and full venue buyout.
5444 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-544-9217
TopGolf.com/US/Virginia-Beach
Silver
Escape Room
EscapeRoomVirginiaBeach.com
Bronze
TIE
The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium
VirginiaBeachAdventurePark.com
Bronze
iFLY Virginia Beach, Indoor Skydiving
IFlyWorld.com
Best Sporting Event to Take Clients To
Gold
Norfolk Tides
Harbor Park is more than just a baseball venue. The Norfolk stadium boasts baseline seats and luxury skyboxes for high-profile guests as well as a full-service restaurant, Hits at the Park, that overlooks the entire field. Clients can also imbibe local beers on the stadium’s O’Connor Brewing Co. Party Deck and watch the Friday night fireworks extravaganza.
150 Park Ave., Norfolk, 75-664-6464
MILB.com/Norfolk
Silver
ODU Football Games
ODUSports.com
Bronze
Monsters on the Beach
BeachStreetUSA.com
Best Networking Event
Gold
BizConnect Hampton Roads
BizConnect Hampton Roads helps small businesses and entrepreneurs grow their personal brands, increase their local presence and improve networking skills by hosting professional networking series across Norfolk and Virginia Beach. BizConnect groups foster quality relationships between business men and women from all fields and help one another obtain referrals, develop their skills and boost their brand.
318 W. 21st St., Norfolk, 757-927-5200
BizConnectHR.com
Silver
BNI Southeastern VA
BNI-SEVA.com
Bronze
Hampton Roads Chamber State of the City Series
HamptonRoadsChamber.com
Best Young Professionals Network
Gold
tHRive, The Young Professionals of the Hampton Roads Chamber
tHRive strives to give a voice to the outstanding young professionals of Coastal Virginia. The professional networking group allows members to work together to promote regional awareness and further develop the future of their respective communities. tHRive hosts both monthly meetings and signature annual events for current and prospective members.
500 E. Main St., Suite 700, Norfolk, 757-622-2312
YPThrive.com
Silver
LEAD Hampton Roads
LeadHamptonRoads.net
Bronze
CBDX
TheCBDX.com
Professional Development
Best Business School
Gold
Regent University*
The Regent University School of Business & Leadership is tailored for today’s professionals and entrepreneurs and teaches practical skills with both biblical and global perspectives for its students to implement immediately in the workplace. Regent’s business school offers several business degrees, including its Master of Business Administration, which offers career development skills with classes available online and on campus on a full-time or part-time basis.
1000 Regent University Dr., Virginia Beach, 757-352-4127
Regent.edu
Silver
Strome College of Business, Old Dominion University
ODU.edu/Business
Bronze
Raymond A. Mason School of Business, William & Mary
Mason.WM.edu
Best Executive Training
Gold
LEAD Hampton Roads
A program of the Hampton Roads Chamber, LEAD Hampton Roads identifies, educates and supports leaders dedicated to the region through programs, events and community projects. LEAD Hampton Roads has developed leaders for 30 years and has a network of over 1,500 graduates representing private, public and nonprofit sectors that are committed to implementing positive changes to the region.
LEADHamptonRoads.net
Silver
John W. Mullins
Bronze
Tanyag & Company
Tanyag.net
Best MBA Program
Gold
Regent University*
1000 Regent University Dr., Virginia Beach, 757-352-4127
Regent.edu
Silver
Old Dominion University
ODU.edu
Bronze
College of William & Mary
WM.edu
Best Professional Development Workshop
Gold
Tidewater Community College, Academy for Nonprofit Excellence
The Academy for Nonprofit Excellence provides course topics on nonprofit management and leadership, and develops its content for practical application. Those that join this professional development program at Tidewater Community College can expect to expand their skills and knowledge to increase effectiveness, build capacity and enhance the mission of their nonprofit organization.
7000 College Dr., Suffolk; 350 Granby St., Norfolk; 4525 Main St., Suite 706, Virginia Beach, 757-822-1234
Academy.TCC.edu
Silver
LEAD Hampton Roads
LEADHamptonRoads.net
Bronze
Julie Woodard, Woodard & Associates, LLC
Woodard-Associates.com
People in Business
Best Local Entrepreneur
Gold
Jamilah D. LeCruise, Esq., The Law Office of J.D. LeCruise*
Jamilah D. LeCruise, attorney and owner of The Law Office of J.D. LeCruise, PLLC is a CoVa BIZ 2017 Millennial on the Move and Coastal Virginia Magazine Top Lawyer, and has proven her emerging leadership in both her profession and with the community. LeCruise serves as vice president of the corporate board of the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Virginia and is a member on a number of local committees where she makes a tremendous impact in Coastal Virginia.
500 E. Main St., #1410, Norfolk, 757-627-5215
LeCruiseLaw.com
Silver
Suzy Kelly, Jo-Kell Inc.
JoKell.com
Bronze
Veronica Thompson, VIBEvents Group
PlanMyVIBE.com
Best Local Leader Making a Difference
Gold
Jamilah D. LeCruise, Esq., The Law Office of J.D. LeCruise*
500 E. Main St., #1410, Norfolk, 757-627-5215
LeCruiseLaw.com
Silver
Alexis Hionis, Lesner Inn
LesnerInn.com
Bronze
Suzy Kelly, Jo-Kell Inc.
JoKell.com
Best Salesperson
Gold
Matt Tuttle, Total Business Solutions, Inc.
Matt Tuttle is a CoVa BIZ 2018 Millennial on the Move and is the vice president of Total Business Solutions, Inc., a family business based in Portsmouth that has offered thousands of office products and solutions for companies for over 30 years. Tuttle is proud to lead the company while serving the community and providing excellent service to clients.
3413 Griffin St., Portsmouth, 757-398-8312
TotalBusinessSolutions.com
Silver
Rick Molloy, Jo-Kell Inc.
JoKell.com
Bronze
Brian Wurst, A Better Way Realty
ABWRealty.com
Best Social Media Personality
Gold
Reesy Floyd-Thompson, The Digital Wonder Woman
Donning the moniker of The Digital Wonder Woman, Reesy Floyd-Thompson has worked with nonprofits, business owners and fellow entrepreneurs to promote their business through digital marketing. While helping others implement a social media strategy, Floyd-Thompson provides her own inspiring tips, advice and encouragement for professionals through her social media channels.
TheDigitalWonderWoman.com
@TheDigitalWonderWoman
Silver
Christina Boyce
BlissfullyBoyce.com
Bronze
Shaggy, Z104
Z104.Radio.com/Hosts/Shaggy
@Shaggy757
Business Person of the Year
Gold
Jamilah D. LeCruise, Esq., The Law Office of J.D. LeCruise*
500 E. Main St., #1410, Norfolk, 757-627-5215
LeCruiseLaw.com
Silver
Suzy Kelly, Jo-Kell Inc.
JoKell.com
Bronze
Veronica Thompson, VIBEvents Group
PlanMyVIBE.com
Innovator of the Year
Gold
Chelsea Mandello, Troopster
Chelsea Mandello is the founder and CEO of Troopster, a web-based, veteran-owned business that provides an easier process to send personalized care packages to members of the military that are either stationed abroad or deployed. Through her innovative work, Mandello, a U.S. Navy veteran, has lead the company to send more than 2,890 care packs to those serving our country.
Troopster.org
Silver
Kevin West, TowneBank Mortgage
TowneBankMortgage.com
Bronze
Jon McAchran, AtCoastal Realty
AtCoastal.com
Outstanding Emerging Professional
Gold
Jamilah D. LeCruise, Esq., The Law Office of J.D. LeCruise*
500 E. Main St., #1410, Norfolk, 757-627-5215
LeCruiseLaw.com
Silver
Jeremy Moss, Jo-Kell, Inc.
JoKell.com
Bronze
Veronica Thompson, VIBEvents Group
PlanMyVibe.com
Top CEO
Gold
Suzy Kelly, Jo-Kell Inc.
Suzy Kelly, a CoVa BIZ 2017 Leading Lady, is CEO of Jo-Kell Inc., a woman-owned small business that was founded in 1977 and specializes in Navy shipboard and high-tech industrial automation products, systems and services. As CEO, Kelly has helped Jo-Kell develop its reputation as a world-class electrical distribution firm.
1716 Lambert Court, Chesapeake, 757-523-2900
JoKell.com
Silver
Michael Ihrig, MI Technical Solutions
MITechnicalSolutions.com
Bronze
Drew Monroe, Prosper Insurance
Prosper.Insurance
Top Seasoned Pro
Gold
Marty Kelly, Jo-Kell Inc.
Marty Kelly is president of Jo-Kell Inc., where he advances the company’s vision and direction. Kelly has been a leader of the sales team at Jo-Kell since he began his career at the company in 1978, and he has helped develop the business’ renowned reputation in its industry. He focuses on both product and market development and leads the company’s vendor and customer relations with his expertise.
1716 Lambert Court, Chesapeake, 757-523-2900
JoKell.com
Silver
Veronica Thompson, VIBEvents Group
PlanMyVibe.com
Bronze
Julie Woodard, Woodard & Associates, LLC
Woodard-Associates.com
Young Business Person of the Year
Gold
Maria Soliven
Maria Soliven is a user experience designer and video editor and has established herself as an up-and-coming leader with her work at Jpixx, a video-led digital agency, and Array Digital, a digital marketing agency. Soliven has designed websites and mobile applications and has edited videos to help companies effectively tell their story to their audience.
MariaSoliven.com
Silver
J.B. Maas, ShoreBreak Pizza & TapHouse
ShoreBreakVB.com
Bronze
Jamilah D. LeCruise, Esq., The Law Office of J.D. LeCruise
LeCruiseLaw.com
Business Travel
Best Airline for Business Travel
Gold
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is one of the world’s largest global airlines and helps over 160 million travelers reach their destination each year. When it comes to business, Delta offers innovative tools with its Corporate Travel Management, business travel rewards for flying, a global network that gives your company access to carriers around the world and much more.
Delta.com
Silver
Southwest Airlines
Southwest.com
Best Airport for Business Travel
Gold
Norfolk International Airport
Norfolk International Airport is proud to serve Coastal Virginia and northeast North Carolina and strengthens our region by connecting travelers with hundreds of cities daily with major airlines. Whether you’re traveling for business or a client is flying into town, Norfolk International provides convenient flights, onsite rental car companies, transportation services and other amenities to meet your needs.
2200 Norview Ave., Norfolk, 757-857-3351
NorfolkAirport.com
Best Airport Restaurant
Gold
Starbucks*
When you’re working while traveling, Starbucks is there for some caffeinated sustenance to keep you focused on your project and ready for your business trip. Never compromising on quality, Starbucks at Norfolk International Airport is a convenient stop open 24 hours every day, providing gourmet coffee, espresso drinks, merchandise and more just the way you like them.
2200 Norview Ave., Norfolk, 757-449-6235
Starbucks.com
Silver
Great American Bagel
GreatAmericanBagel.com
Bronze
Here’s to the Heroes
Best Airport Retail Shop
Gold
Starbucks*
2200 Norview Ave., Norfolk, 757-449-6235
Starbucks.com
Silver
KidsWorks
Best Car Rental Company
Gold
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Hilltop)
Whether you need a stylish luxury vehicle, spacious SUV, sedan, van or truck, Enterprise provides plenty of options for you to get around. With business rentals, Enterprise offers a customized program for your company, saving you both time and money with rate plans, cost-effective company fleet, travel management solutions and month-or-more rentals.
1877 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach, 757-422-6900
Enterprise.com
Silver
Budget
Budget.com
Best Executive Car Service
Gold
Superior Executive Transportation
Superior Executive Transportation (SET) provides first-class ground transportation to corporate executives that need to work while on the move. SET offers airport transfers, an executive corporate service, point-to-point service, nights out on the town and more, all while providing excellent service that caters to the needs of traveling executives.
405 Cedar Lane, Virginia Beach, 757-567-0353
GetSetGo.US
Silver
TIE
51 CAB
Orange Peel Transportation
OrangePeelTransportation.com
Bronze
TIE
Fay’s Transportation and Concierge
FaysLimo.com
Williamsburg Chauffeur Service
WilliamsburgChauffeur.com
Best Travel Agency
Gold
CI Azumano
CI Azumano is a travel management company offering a hub of intelligent solutions to manage all of your travel program data while making a difference to your program’s total cost. With over four decades of experience, CI Azumano understands your business program’s travel needs and works with you to create tailored solutions and greater value for your company’s human resources.
192 Ballard Court, Virginia Beach, 757-461-0022
CIAzumano.com
Silver
Seabreeze Travel
SeabreezeVB.com
Bronze
Travel Leaders
TravelLeaders.com
