Smith Brothers Hardwood Flooring, established in 1946, has by all accounts been very successful throughout its years of operation. Troy Smith Jr., its owner, is adamant that the key to this success is the business’s [Read More…]
Prim and Proper Hair Boutique, which opened its doors in 2025, is a husband and wife owned salon built on a long-standing, shared dream. Jonathan and Anna-Marie Hiatt met 17 years ago as hair stylists [Read More…]
Since opening its original Hilton Village location in 2002, Rooms, Blooms & More has evolved substantially. Founded by Karan Mulkey, the consignment store quickly built a strong customer base, and by 2006 had moved to [Read More…]
When Dr. Jacqueline Hill opened the doors to Paramount Counseling back in 2016, she had a clear vision of what she wanted to achieve. “It’s my mission to help people navigate through life,” she says. [Read More…]
The Grin & Grow Learning Garden at Riverview Farm Park in Newport News is an educator’s dream for teaching students about indigenous plants and their roles in the Virginia ecosystem. Co-chair Janet Rash says the [Read More…]
Since opening its doors in November of 2024, 110 Gallery has become a staple destination for art lovers in the Phoebus area. Owner and featured watercolorist Karen Spaulding has turned a once worn-down 1940s building [Read More…]
A unique and forward-thinking coalition of entrepreneurs and businesses, Emerge Initiatives is celebrating 10 years of growth in 2025. DaShana Kemp-Garnett, chief operating officer, expresses her enthusiasm about the rapid evolution of Emerge. A longtime [Read More…]
In April 2023, Certified Origins, a leading European food company specializing in extra virgin olive oil and traceable foods, opened an olive oil bottling plant in Oakland Industrial Park. The facility leverages its proximity to [Read More…]
Dr. Sinclair “Clair” McCracken has dedicated her life to the pursuit of joy. As founder of a private functional medicine practice, Sinclair Health, and a children’s book author, McCracken has built her career on a [Read More…]
Since its formation in 1973, Alternatives has strived to uplift the Virginia Peninsula community and aid its families in leading happy, healthy and successful lives. Ragen Johnson, executive director since 2018, is a prime example [Read More…]
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula (BGCVP) has spent decades establishing itself as an organization dedicated to uplifting entire communities with its programs. As its president and CEO, Hal Smith says his [Read More…]
Shaen Goetsch, owner of Perfectly Natural Soap, says she wants to provide comfort and reliability to customers who use her products. When asked about how she wants people to feel when they make a purchase, [Read More…]
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