Going with the Flow
For decades, Hampton-based NASA Langley has been redefining aerospace testing on every frontier for the benefit of scientific discovery and to reduce the potential for catastrophic failures in spacecraft and aircraft. However, a flat budget coupled with inflationary pressures has prompted these NASA-first resources to see greater use from high-paying defense and civil sector clients. […]
Considering a Career in Real Estate?
I’m beginning my 40th year in the residential real estate business. During the course of those years, I have seen thousands of real estate agents come and go. I’ve witnessed individuals from just about every walk of life enter the business: teachers, nurses, ex-military, housewives, airline pilots, mail carriers, CPAs, attorneys, social workers, construction workers […]
Cybersecurity Law, Risk Management and Dream Dinner Guests
Photo by Will Hawkins Darius Davenport is managing partner at Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, PLC, and Chairman of the Government and Public Sector and Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice Groups. He’s also one of CoVaBIZ’s 2024 Top Lawyer honorees. In addition to practicing in the realm of maritime and admiralty law, his cybersecurity and data […]
Tugboats, Contracts and Sunken Treasure
It’s no secret that the maritime industry is huge in Coastal Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay seafood industry generates $1.1 billion annually, employing more than 7,000 workers. Shipbuilding accounts for about 64,000 jobs and $6 billion annually. The Port of Virginia alone handles more than 14.3 million tons of containerized imports per year and boasts economic […]
Thinking of Bringing a Product to Market? Be a Valuepreneur.
It’s not about the idea; it’s about making the idea valuable. That’s what the Valuepreneur’s mission is all about,” says Steve Waddell, author of the new book “VALUEPRENEURS: The New Rules for Launching Products, Building Your Business, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dream.” The book has garnered rave reviews from the likes of Nancy Grden, president […]
Succession Planning: Are You Ready?
Are you ready for the next phase of your life? Are you prepared to sell your business, retire or change careers? Would you like to capture the value of all your previous efforts in developing, improving and maintaining your business? If so, then you’ll need a written succession plan. A business succession plan is extremely […]
2024 Best Places to Work Winners
THIS CONTEST HAS CONCLUDED. While the workplace environment has evolved in recent years, some things never change. Employees want to work for organizations that cultivate a culture of inclusion and innovation. They desire inclusive management styles that foster professional growth, clear paths toward career advancement, and they value companies that encourage a healthy work-life balance […]
2024 Top Lawyers Winners
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The Perfect Elevator Pitch
We’ve all seen Shark Tank or similar scenario where hopeful business owners stand before a panel of investors with five minutes or less to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true. The tension might be a bit manufactured for TV, but the reality is that the stakes are high for all business owners and having a […]
Jim Hicks Home Improvement
Your kitchen floods due to a faulty dishwasher. A hurricane blows a tree through a wall. Hail damages your roof. Not to worry, you think. I have homeowner’s insurance! But not so fast, says Jim Hicks, of Jim Hicks Home Improvement in Yorktown. Your headache just began. “Insurance companies will fight you tooth and nail […]