by Eric J. WallaceThe Hampton Roads region has been a powerhouse manufacturing hub since the days of Captain John Smith and that status is getting a monster shot in the …

by Brandy CentolanzaSmithfield and Isle of Wight County had more to celebrate than just the opening of a medical facility when the new Riverside Smithfield Hospital began treating patients in …

SPONSORED CONTENTWe know that true health care goes beyond just a diagnosis. It’s about feeling understood, respected, and confident in your care. At Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, our leadership team is …

SPONSORED CONTENTWith 41 years at Pembroke Realty Group, my career has been shaped by opportunity, hard work, and a company known for integrity, long-term relationships, and believing in its people. …

Advertisers in this edition of CoVaBIZ Magazine have their firm names listed.ABOUT OUR SURVEY Summary. To create the list, CoVaBIZ contracted DataJoe Research to facilitate an online peer-voting process and …

SPONSORED CONTENTHRSD congratulates Powered by Women honoree, Lauren Zuravnsky. As Director of Design and Construction for SWIFT, Ms. Zuravnsky leads the highly innovative multi-billion-dollar SWIFT (Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow) …

SPONSORED CONTENTDr. LaShaunda Kay is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner, entrepreneur, and community advocate whose work centers on helping individuals and families heal, grow, and thrive. As …

by Beth HesterAmong her many professional achievements, Hu is a Faculty Affiliate with the Global Research Institute and Data Science at W&M, and a Research Affiliate with Pennsylvania State University’s …

SPONSORED CONTENTFrom all the women at the Hampton Roads Community Foundation to all the women out there making history, we wish you a remarkable Women’s History Month! Our Foundation runs …

by Barrett BakerSome very amazing things are being manufactured and assembled right here in our region. One of the companies doing just that is Plasser American in Chesapeake. They manufacture …

by Ernie SmithWhen it comes to Virginia’s approach to legal cannabis, the strategy appears to be “smoke ’em if you’ve got ’em.”Despite recreational marijuana being legal since 2021, retail cannabis …

Compiled and Introduced by Beth Hester / Cover photo by David UhrinIn this much-anticipated annual feature we celebrate the women who are shaping the business, creative, academic, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial …

SPONSORED CONTENTSuccess is powered by leadership, and in businesses across our region, women are leading with insight, strength, and determination. The following profiles showcase businesses and professionals who are shaping …

by Tom Fulton, Senior VP Operations, Skanska USA Civil SoutheastPhotos courtesy of SkanskaSkanska USA Civil Southeast’s roots in coastal Virginia go back to the founding of Tidewater Construction Corporation in …