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KATO Fastening Systems, Inc.: Innovative technology in the aerospace market

June 25, 2019 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“KATO was originally founded in the 1930s in Japan,” says Al Qaqish (pronounced k˘a-KEESH), owner of KATO Fastening Systems in Newport News. Before running this successful business, Qaqish studied mechanical engineering and aerospace. This made [Read More…]

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GC Commercial: Construction for jobs both big and small

May 27, 2019 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“We always wanted to take a shot at working for ourselves,” says Adam Creekmur, co-founder of GC Commercial. Creekmur and his partner, Eddie George, took the chance at working for themselves in February of 2011, [Read More…]

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Windows and More Inc.: National service at a local level

April 10, 2019 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

Robert Napora, owner and founder of Windows and More Inc., has been in the home improvement industry since he was a young man working with his father. “I learned the business from the ground up [Read More…]

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Dynamic Transition: Providing in-home functional movement programs for seniors and the chronically ill

March 14, 2019 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“There is a point with chronic illnesses that getting back and forth is difficult. Dynamic Transition was born out of solving that problem,” says Michael Hildebrand, functional movement specialist and founder of Dynamic Transition. Having [Read More…]

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Lee Property Management: Consistent service from their home to yours

January 25, 2019 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“Before this? I was a stay at home mom. I was a network engineer. I taught network engineering classes. I had a training consulting business. I was even a technical writer before that. I had [Read More…]

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The Stone Quarry: Unique creations tell meaningful stories

January 25, 2019 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“Our official name is The Bamboo Forest, but we are better known as The Stone Quarry. We’ve been around for about 20 years and we started in Hampton.” says Paul Lamberson, owner and founder of [Read More…]

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Luxury Tress Salon and Extension Bar: Extravagance without the price tag

November 26, 2018 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“Everyone deserves luxury without the price tag,” says Marcia Cross, owner and originator of Luxury Tress Salon and Extension Bar. While this location has been open for six years, Cross has been in the hair [Read More…]

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64 West Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning: Suiting up with good cheer By Jacqueline O’Hara

November 26, 2018 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“This is the start of my 42nd year,” says Paul Young, owner of 64 West Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning. Young has spent more than four decades working in the plumbing industry and plans to [Read More…]

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Zenya Yoga and Massage Studio: Balancing life

September 26, 2018 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

Zenya Yoga and Massage Studio offers a relaxing escape from reality that feels new, special and different. Cortney Cunningham, owner and founder of Zenya Yoga and Massage Studio, says she saw a need and an [Read More…]

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Identity Sign Builders: Exceeding expectations in the signage industry

August 21, 2018 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“You never know who is going to walk through the door. You want to pay attention to everyone,” says Jeff Hoer, owner of Identity Sign Builders. Hoer and employee Keenan Biermann have been serving the [Read More…]

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Dr. Hecker and Associates: Listening to the community since 1974

August 21, 2018 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

Dr. Hecker and Associates is an audiology practice based in Newport News, dedicated to improving the quality of life of all those who come in as patients. This, to Eric Hecker, is the goal of [Read More…]

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Hampton Roads Engraving: Personalized pieces from a garage start-up

July 26, 2018 Jacqueline O’Hara 0

“I’ve always wanted to do something creative,” says Molly Greenhood, manager and long-time friend of Sharon Stallings, company president. With a business like Hampton Roads Engraving, there is no lack of creativity. In business since [Read More…]

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