By Bill Cresenzo
bill.cresenzo@insidebiz.com
The longtime head of Volunteer Hampton Roads has stepped down from the position.
Beth Lloyd was the president and CEO of the group for 16 years. Her last day was last Tuesday.
"While it was a difficult decision to leave such a unique organization with so many wonderful community partnerships, I am also looking forward to my third career in the Hampton Roads region," Lloyd said in a statement.
By Teresa Talerico
Correspondent
Led by a Hampton Roads running store, area businesses helped raise more than $15,000 in last week's "Runners for Boston" event, a nearly 3-mile run/walk to support those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings.
By Jared Council
jared.council@insidebiz.com
The speakers at an upcoming art conference don't work in the arts, but the event's organizers say that shouldn't matter.
Experts from higher education, transportation and other sectors will be discussing leadership at the April 27 conference, and organizers at the Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads say their remarks should be relevant.
"The lessons that you learn in leadership are applicable to wherever you are," said Joan Rhodes-Copeland, executive director of the cultural alliance.
By Jared Council
jared.council@insidebiz.com
Handicap parking spots and access ramps can be found at many local establishments, but what good are they when disabled people can't open the front doors there?
That's what Ann Perkins, president of the local American Parkinson's Association chapter, said about heavy and otherwise troublesome doors, and the group is hoping to get businesses on board with a new campaign called "Let's Open Doors."
By Susan Smigielski Acker
Correspondent
When Marnie Morgan settled in Norfolk in the early 1960s, by way of Boston, she found there was no elegant charity function in the area. So along with several friends, she decided to help the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters with the Holly Ball.
Now in its 50th year, the longest-running formal event in Hampton Roads will benefit the hospital by supporting the expansion of the Pediatric Cardiac Program this year. The ball will take place Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.
By Lydia Wheeler
lydia.wheeler@insidebiz.com
Wedged between d'egg Diner and Starbucks are the dark windows and glass doors of Selden Arcade, home of d'Art Center.
Though lettered, the entrance of the working art studio and gallery often goes unnoticed by passersby. Although it's in the heart of Norfolk's downtown financial district, d'Art's executive director, Jennifer Palestrant, said the center has always been hard to find until now.
Sitting on the sidewalk left of the doors, is 14 feet of stainless steel identity.
By Susan Smigielski Acker
Correspondent
When Al Midgett saw his premature son struggling to live in 1993, he did not envision that one day he would start and lead a local organization whose goal it is to help others.
By Susan Smigielski Acker
Correspondent
As children, Monica and Tony Brothers of Smithfield witnessed the challenges of single mothers from a front-row seat. They were both reared by single moms while growing up in Norfolk.
For the past five years the married couple, who are the parents of two, have lent their time, talents and celebrity sports connections to help single moms and their children become stronger with the Still Hope Foundation.
By Lakeshia Artis
Staff writer
Sept. 6 marks the start of the Hunger Action Month "Go Orange" campaign by foodbanks here and nationwide. Orange is the color of hunger.
It is also the color of this publication's flag - Inside Business, The Hampton Roads Business Journal - for the Sept. 3 issue to help raise awareness about the month and activities that are planned.
By Danielle Walker
danielle.walker@insidebiz.com
Joanne Batson, CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, runs a tight ship. For the Norfolk-based nonprofit, stretching resources is a priority, albeit a more difficult feat in the summer.
Here, Batson shares why increased awareness about the foodbank is so important during the season when donations shrink and families need the most help.
Why are food shortages an issue primarily during the summer months?
