The Peninsula Is Cooler Than You Think
Story & Photos by Beth Hester The Road Trippers Bob McKenna, President & CEO, Virginia Peninsula Chamber Caroline Branch, Marketing Manager, Virginia Peninsula Chamber Beth Hester, Managing Editor, CoVaBIZ Leona Baker, Editor-in-Chief, Coastal Virginia Magazine & CoVaBIZ Stephanie Heinatz, Founder, Consociate Media If you detected the strong scent of burning rubber on May […]
From Professional Baseball to Cybersecurity Entrepreneur
Greg Tomchick, is a former professional baseball player. He’s a cybersecurity entrepreneur, author, and international speaker. He inspires others to embrace change, build trust and create a lasting impact in the digital age. He focuses on cybersecurity in the government contracting space. He’s also, incidentally, a proud ODU alumnus. CoVaBIZ: What was the defining moment […]
Tech Transformations
From digital twins to AI-powered workflows, architects, builders and developers are leveraging emerging technologies to streamline processes, boost creativity and increase efficiencies across the full project lifecycle. As innovation reshapes the built environment, industries are considering the ways in which projects are conceived, coordinated and completed. In this tech-centric issue of CoVaBIZ, we’re reaching out […]
A Lasting Impression
Photos and story by Beth Hester Built on trust, love of craft and community connection, Jones Printing Service is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. Family-owned and run, they’re a full-service commercial print agency with capabilities that include branding design, pre-press operations, die-cutting, digital printing, offset and wide format printing, binding and finishing, and graphic design services. […]
Ambassador for the Wind
It’s hard to imagine a time when Joel Rubin was not a part of the Hampton Road’s public relations and media landscape. After a fulfilling career as a broadcast journalist and talk show host, he founded Rubin Communications Group, a public relations agency where he and his team—which includes wife and Chief Operating Officer, […]
Our Efforts Must Be Unstoppable
by Beth Hester CoVaBIZ: Can you share a bit about your personal and professional background and what led you to your role at Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless? Sparks-Washington: I’ve been fortunate enough to have had at least five careers to date. Not jobs—careers. My formal postgraduate education and training is as a Podiatrist. I […]
What We’re Reading Now
Designing Brand Identity 6th edition By Alina Wheeler & Rob Meyerson Wiley Now in its 6th iteration, this is the updated, go-to source for brand identity goodness. This visually stunning volume is equal parts eye candy for design nerds, a comprehensive guide to the world of marketing and branding fundamentals for students, and an influential […]
Reflections on a Landmark Career
Louis Haddad has spent the past 40 years with Armada Hoffler, shaping the industry and contributing to the region’s growth. We caught up with him recently, and asked him to reflect upon his career, the real estate industry, and what comes next. CoVaBIZ: When you began your career with Armada Hoffler back in 1985, you […]
From Academia to Venture Capital
A Conversation With Charles Corprew, Ph.D. Charles Corprew, Ph.D. is an entrepreneur ecosystem builder, angel investor, podcaster and educator. He’s currently Chief of Staff and Senior Venture Partner at 757 Collab. He’s also CEO and Founder of What’s Your Revolution? Consulting, and host of the What’s Your Revolution? podcast. CoVaBIZ: Welcome back to […]
Business Books to Inspire, Inform and Challenge
Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Celedon Books If you’ve been on YouTube for 30 seconds, you’re probably familiar with Ali Abdaal, the affable doctor- turned-entrepreneur who, as a hobbyist health and productivity connoisseur, turned his avocation into a hugely successful vocation with over 6 million subscribers worldwide. He also mentors would-be YouTubers via […]