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Founders Elevate Communities, Not Just Companies

By Wally Schmader Founder, The Leader Lab One of Coastal Virginia’s most important assets is almost never talked about: our wealth of successful and impactful…
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Editor’s Note: August/September 2026

Women Build Project Showcases How Volunteerism, Corporate Partnership, and Community-Minded Leadership Transform lives Beyond the Job Site.

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Workplace Practices To Help Employers Support Neurodiverse Talent

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The Future of Arts in Hampton Roads

Skilled Trades and the Labor Gap

Bringing the World Back Home: Global Insight, Local Impact

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Destination Farming

By Eric J. Wallace / Photo above courtesy of Virginia Tourism Corporation Agritourism in Virginia isn’t new: Farmers have used...
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The Aura of Farming

Coastal Virginia’s farming legacy makes for a heck of a weekend excursion By Ernie Smith / Photo above: Photo By...
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Hampton Roads DevFest

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Decisions, Design Thinking, and Partnerships Bringing an Ambitious Idea to Life

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Transaction Action

CHESAPEAKE Sales Colliers Rampart Real Estate Partners purchased 39 acres of industrial land in Cavalier Industrial Park, located at the intersection of S. Military Highway…
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The Mix: August/September 2026

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It’s Out of This World

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The Revitalization of Seafood Industrial Park

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The Equity Edge

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From Job Loss to Entrepreneurship

One recurring query in the age of AI is: ‘Are AI tools like ChatGPT taking our jobs?’ It’s a question...
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Cybersecurity Threats & Public Utilities

With recent reports estimating total global damages related to cyberattacks will surpass $9.5 trillion in 2024 and the FBI predicting...
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Disappearing Estate & Gift Tax Exemptions

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was created to provide tax reduction and incentives for individuals and businesses....

Coastal Virginia’s 150 Most Influential Leaders

Written and Compiled by Brandy Centolanza & Beth Hester Photos by David Uhrin For the second year CoVaBIZ is shining...
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From Farm to Fridge

It takes a village. While this phrase rings true in many facets of life, it is the founding principle for...
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A Passion for York County

Kristi Olsen-Hayes is a York County native whose passion for her hometown has informed her career in the region’s economic...
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Rivers Casino Portsmouth Celebrates Its First Anniversary

This spring, Rivers Casino Portsmouth celebrated their first anniversary, so we thought we’d reach out to General Manager Roy Corby,...
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The Face of Commercial Banking

Since 1855, Dollar Bank has grown to become a large, full service, regional bank renowned for providing the highest quality...
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