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Tidbits – July 2024

June 17, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

Mariners’ Museum has scheduled its July programs with the disclaimer that events are subject to change. July 3, Wonder Wednesdays, a free programming outdoors for smallest mariners ages 2-4; July 10, Wonder Wednesdays; July 12, [Read More…]

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Sharyn Fox: Connecting the community with energy and vitality

June 17, 2024 Anna Dorl 0

“I always wanted to work for a firm that was local — locally owned, locally operated, and that’s AH,” says Sharyn Fox of AH Environmental. This autumn, Fox will have worked for three years at the consulting [Read More…]

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Virginia Natural Gas: Keeping the Peninsula warm since 1850

June 17, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

By Brandy Centolanza After nearly 15 years on the job, Brendan Summers, director of regional operations for Virginia Natural Gas Northern (VNG), still gets a thrill in heading off to work. “I love the energy [Read More…]

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Newport News Public Schools update – July 2024

June 17, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

NNPS recognizes 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year honorees Newport News Public Schools recognized all 42 of its 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year and announced divisionwide awards in the spring. Kiln Creek Elementary School fourth grade [Read More…]

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Patricia Wessler, MD: Destined to be a doctor

June 17, 2024 Cathy Welch 0

“I grew up in the hospital; I was always going to be a doctor,” says Patricia (Tricia) Wessler, MD, associate program director of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)/Riverside Family Medicine (FM) Residency Program, and family physician [Read More…]

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Growth strategies: How to take your business to the next level

June 17, 2024 Lisa Candella 0

Once your business has survived the start-up phase, it has a solid foundation to grow. Here are some major areas or functions of your company to focus on as you take it to the next [Read More…]

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Healthy living vs. …

June 17, 2024 Brian Cole 0

…ENJOYING PLEASURES during our short time here. I’m asking if it’s worth it to sacrifice full enjoyment of our brief life for the pursuit of a healthy living lifestyle. It’s a question for us all [Read More…]

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The future of home buying: Why non-QM loans are gaining momentum

June 17, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

By Lisa McNeil, Tidewater Home Funding When seeking a mortgage, lenders normally review standard requirements for qualification, such as income, credit and job stability. But where does that leave creditworthy borrowers who are financially ready [Read More…]

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A tax credit that’s comfy

June 17, 2024 John Kennedy (Of Blessed Memory) 0

Installing an Energy-Star certified HVAC system in your home can earn you a federal tax credit of up to $2,000. Yes, that’s right! The U.S. Government is offering tax credits to homeowners who have performed [Read More…]

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ATCS drives regional development in Hampton Roads

June 17, 2024 Oyster Pointer 0

By Marcus Travis, Marketing and Communications Manager, ATCS Since opening its doors in August 2016, the Newport News office of ATCS, a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm, has become a cornerstone of development in the Hampton [Read More…]

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Educating your shareholders on cyber attacks

June 17, 2024 Peter Johns 0

For small business owners, it may seem your daily energy is caught up with just keeping the doors open and revenues coming in. However, unless you were very fortunate when you started up, you have [Read More…]

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Peninsula Interpreters United: A journey to unite the community

June 17, 2024 Noelle Riddle 0

“Peninsula Interpreters United is a small translation and interpretation business. We are in the process of developing a small team,” explains Courtney Quinones, CEO and lead interpreter.. “Our goal is to help the local community [Read More…]

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