Amory Seafood recently received a state grant for $247,000 that will allow the company to increase its processing capacity and purchase more blue catfish from local watermen, supporting local economic growth. The longstanding Hampton Virginia seafood dealer was awarded the … Continued
Construction began in mid-July on the $10.6 million NEON District Streetscape Project in Norfolk, Virginia. The project includes a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure and placemaking enhancements along Granby St. from Brambleton Ave. to Virginia Beach Blvd. Key Project Features: Reconstruct … Continued
The City of Norfolk has been named a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) by the League of American Bicyclists, honoring the City’s efforts to build better places for people to bike. Norfolk joins 480 communities nationwide for safer streets and … Continued
This article highlights offshore wind infrastructure projects that are underway in the Hampton Roads region. Portsmouth Marine Terminal Logistics In October 2023, the Port of Virginia began work on the first shipment of components for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore … Continued
Virginia Beach City Council recently appropriated $2.998 million of local match funding to Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation (VBPR) for the Virginia Beach Trail (VB Trail) Phase 1. The approval of appropriation from City Council follows $14.9 million in federal … Continued
The City of Norfolk received the SolSmart Gold designation in December 2023. The designation recognizes efforts to advance solar power in the community. Norfolk is the only city in Hampton Roads Virginia to achieve SolSmart Gold status. SolSmart is a … Continued
Hampton Virginia is one of the nation’s most affordable beach towns, according to a study of more than 200 localities. That assessment is courtesy of SmartAsset, an online destination for consumer-focused financial information and advice. The study looks at average … Continued
In December, 2020, RISE announced the launch of the 2021 Coastal Community Resilience Challenge. The Challenge will award a total of $1.5 million to small businesses with innovative flood-resilience solutions. Businesses can apply for up to $350,000 to advance and … Continued
In August, the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the agency will award CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants in Virginia. The grants will capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) that will provide critical gap financing to … Continued
In Norfolk, a new waterfront access point on the Elizabeth River Trail offers outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy the iconic Elizabeth River by kayak. The new public kayak launch located in Plum Point Park is a $246,000 project featuring … Continued