Hardhats & Hearts
by Brandy Centolanza For two weeks each year, women from all walks of life gather to bond while constructing new homes for a cause through the Women Build club, an offshoot of Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads. The program, which Habitat for Humanity first launched in 1991, provides volunteers with the opportunity to […]
The Revitalization of Seafood Industrial Park
by Brandy Centolanza The Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP) is in the midst of a revitalization project that will update aging infrastructure and add a seafood market to draw more visitors back to downtown Newport News. SIP is home to many seafood and other water-dependent businesses, and some have been there for decades. The […]
Detailing With A Difference
by Brandy Centolanza Earl Sanders, managing director of Sandman’s Auto Detailing, first became interested in a career in the industry during his youth. As a child, he helped his grandfather, who worked on cars as a hobby. Later, as a teenager, one of his first jobs was cleaning cars. “The decision to go into this […]
Anatomy of a Merger
Two marketing and communication firms have proven that a successful merger of staff and business cultures can lead to something greater. In July, Meridian Group and WB Marketing announced a rebrand under the new name Qantm Creative. The company, located at 427 Granby St. in Norfolk, provides traditional and digital advertising, marketing, and public relations […]
Mission Accomplished
As a military spouse, Charleta Harvey knows all too well the unique challenges faced by women affiliated with the military, whether they wear the uniform or support someone who does. That is why she started Patriot Woman Coaching, a company in Portsmouth that helps military associated women of all ages and backgrounds to balance military […]
Brewing a New Life
Ten years ago, after retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Mitch Peters admits he felt lost at the beginning of his new chapter in life as a civilian. Then he found his calling as co-owner of a Biggby Coffee franchise. “All I knew as an adult was the military, so I felt like I lost […]
Tech Titans of the Future
We recently celebrated the achievements of our 2024 NextGen honorees in the September/October issue of CoVaBIZ. As a fitting accompaniment to that feature, for this Web Exclusive we’re taking the opportunity to shine a spotlight on individuals under 30 who are considered prime examples of the emerging tech talent being cultivated right here in Coastal […]
Trash Talk
Recycling and Disposal Solutions of Virginia, Inc. (RDS), in collaboration with AMP Robotics Corp., is leading efforts to increase recycling and reduce the amount of municipal solid waste that ends up in landfills thanks to a new innovative program using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The first of its kind in Virginia, the new technology is […]
PORTSMOUTH@WORK Career Resources Are Pathway to a Better Life
Since April 2023, as Manager of Workforce Development with the City’s Workforce Development Office, Nahla Saleh has been working to help individuals obtain a better way of life through fulfilling employment. Saleh oversees the initiatives offered through the Portsmouth@Work career training and job readiness program which is under the Portsmouth Economic Development department. The program […]
Meet Neptune Video’s Wayne Pellenberg
Helping other local businesses promote themselves has brought much joy to Wayne Pellenberg, founder and CEO of Neptune Video in Virginia Beach. Pellenberg started his own company nearly a decade ago following years shooting footage across the globe for television news stations. Seeking a change, he launched the video production company Neptune Video, which specializes […]