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Acoustical Sheetmetal to add 350 jobs in $46 million Virginia Beach expansion

The company manufactures sound-reducing and weather-protective enclosures for on-site power generation equipment, mainly for the data center industry. It employs just under 500 people, including 182 at its Production Road facility.

Acoustical Sheetmetal manufactures sound-reducing and weather-protective enclosures for on-site power generation equipment, mainly for the data center industry. It previously expanded with a 23-acre campus on Hudome Way in Virginia Beach. (Courtesy of Acoustical Sheetmetal)

USAA, a leading provider of insurance for more than 14 million military members, veterans and their families, will expand its presence in Hampton Roads next year - and increase its workforce by more than 500 employees - when it moves into this building at 1341 Crossways Blvd in the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake. (Courtesy USAA)

USAA to open a new office in Chesapeake and double its workforce

Deborah Stearns, pictured in 2019, outside JLL's office in Norfolk's World Trade Center. She began working for JLL in 2013 as its senior vice president. Stearns retired from the industry on June 1 after a 50-year career in Hampton Roads. (Courtesy Deborah Stearns)

After 50 years of blazing a trail for women in real estate, a Hampton Roads magnate retires

A rendering of the apartment community Brad Waitzer, president of Virginia Beach-based Signature Management Corporation intends to build on the property currently occupied by Regal Kiln Creek in Newport News.(Signature Management Corporation)

Developer wants to turn Regal Kiln Creek into Newport News housing

By Sandra J. Pennecke

June 10, 2025 at 2:29 p.m.

The property is in the city’s comprehensive plan for multi-family houses. Brad Waitzer has it...

Made In Norfolk apparel brand to open Selden Market store

By Maddie Mohamadi

June 4, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.

Owner Amir Driver wants his streetwear designs to resonate with the community. The Selden Market...

Robert "Jeff" Moreau, left, a former Hampton Roads' radio personality, died on May 27, 2025. He was 67. Mark "McKay" Cunningham died on May 25 at 55. (Photos provided by the families)

2 beloved Hampton Roads radio veterans who died days apart remembered

By Sandra J. Pennecke

June 4, 2025 at 2:08 p.m.

Mark McKay was a longtime DJ who worked at 97.3 The Eagle. Jeff Moreau worked...

Tiffany Lolonda Thomas, left, owner of the Norfolk-based boutique brokerage Lola’s Realty Group, was chosen as one of the hosts of The American Dream TV’ network's "Selling Virginia" episodes. Tracy Mounts, a real estate agent with the Rock Steady Group, is a host of "This is Virginia Beach." (Courtesy of Tiffany Lolanda Thomas and Tracy Mounts)

Hampton Roads real estate agents to host TV show segments highlighting the region

By Sandra J. Pennecke

June 3, 2025 at 8:53 a.m.

Tiffany Lolonda Thomas and Tracy Mounts are showcasing the region in upcoming episodes they are...

Gogo Charters, a charter bus company, is expanding daily operations to the Mid-Atlantic with three new routes next year. The service, anchored in Washington, D.C., will have routes extending to Norfolk, Baltimore and Charlotte with planned stops along the way, including Richmond and Charlottesville. The bus will pick up at the Courtyard Norfolk Downtown at 520 Plume St. Fares will start as low as $10. The buses offer plush reclining seats, Wi-Fi and onboard restrooms. (Courtesy of Gogo Charters)

Business notes: Norfolk to Washington bus route planned next year; Dollar Tree opens 9,000th store

By Tara Bozick

June 2, 2025 at 5:22 p.m.

See which businesses are expanding or celebrating milestones.

The primary crane for the dry dock known as "Big Blue" is seen the Newport News Shipbuilding yard on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 ahead of Saturday's keel laying ceremony.

Newport News Shipbuilding furloughs 471 salaried employees

By Sandra J. Pennecke

May 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

“This decision was not made lightly given its impact on affected team members,” the company...

There are 10 Coastal Cocktails varieties, including Vodka Cucumber Collins, Gin Blackberry Bramble, Vodka Orange Crush and Whiskey Lemonade. (Courtesy of Coastal Cocktails)

From beach to bar cart, Coastal Cocktails in Virginia Beach offers new summer flavors

By Patrick Evans-Hylton

June 3, 2025 at 1:42 p.m.

The growing brand has launched two summer-ready flavors — gin-based Strawberry Rhubarb and vodka Peach...

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