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
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
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
The Virginia Enterprise Zone Program is a state and local partnership and a critical tool in supporting business expansion in Newport News. The City of Newport News hosts two Enterprise Zones and is one of the top users in the … Continued
On Thursday, January 10, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will conduct a free, in-depth workshop on “How to Qualify” for the state VEZ incentives from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the James Room of Fountain … Continued
Christopher Newport University (CNU) is hosting a free Small Business & Supplier Diversity Fair on Wednesday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the David Student Union Ballroom located on the main campus in Newport News, Virginia. The Small … Continued
The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will offer separate SWaM (small, women-owned, or minority-owned business) Information and Certification Sessions in July. Both events will be held at Christopher Newport University (CNU). Are you a small, women-owned … Continued
The Newport News Seafood Industrial Park has been awarded a $332,016 grant from the Virginia Port Authority’s Aid to Local Ports grant program. The award was the largest of eight grants from the $1 million allocated by the state for … Continued
The Norfolk Department of Human Services is hosting its citywide Spring Career Fair on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Workforce Development Center, 201 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505. More than 50 … Continued
May is National Bike Month, and Hampton is hosting several events that include fun locations and interesting routes for every skill level. Words on Wheels is a tour of downtown, Phoebus and Fort Monroe on Sunday, May 6. The idea … Continued