The Marketplace Square in the middle of the commercial area of City Center is the location of the weekly Farmers’ Market. Eva Wiggins, director of marketing for Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate, established the market [Read More…]
“We are like a family here,” says Leonard Frank, owner and president of Frank and Shapiro (pronounced shuh-pie-roe) Real Estate Inc. The 10 employees have a combined total of 150 years of experience in the [Read More…]
“I am in a business that helps people during a happy time of life,” says Christy Cinnamon of Blush Bridal in Port Warwick. Co-owners Cinnamon and Carmen Harris bought the store in 2015. “I had [Read More…]
“I had long wanted to have my own business,” says Meredith Macaluso. She had been working fulltime at the Chesapeake Retirement Home for 11 years as a recreational therapist in the fitness center. When her [Read More…]
Tucked away next to the Kiln Creek Golf Center and Resort in the Kiln Creek subdivision is a restaurant called NEST. “We pride ourselves on the uniqueness of the fare we offer,” says Melissa Weston, [Read More…]
In May, John Kennedy will celebrate 25 years with Art Newsome Inc. (ANI). As a skilled construction and heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) specialist, he has led the company to its prominent place and success [Read More…]
Since 1979, the 145-year-old Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Suffolk has sold chocolate-covered eggs as a money-raiser. This successful project is managed by Carole and Mac Clarke, now in their 80s. “It’s a lot [Read More…]
Entering the offices of Peninsula Pediatric Dentistry, a division of Hampton Roads Pediatric Dentistry, where Dr. Bobby Garofalis spends most of his working hours, it is understandable why little tykes are intrigued. The waiting room [Read More…]
Wayne Edwards’ deep, melodious voice has a hint of his Jamaican background. He was born there and moved to the U.S. when he was six years old. He grew up in New Jersey and started [Read More…]
“We seek to provide a special place, a pleasant change from daily trials,” says Cristina Mohajerin, owner of Oasis Salon. “Our salon provides a variety of services from the usual (haircuts, perms, manicures, pedicures) to [Read More…]
In December of 2018, Community Knights announced the grants awarded in its GIFT (Grant Initiative Fundraising Team) program. A total of $80,000 was awarded to more than 50 public school programs and nonprofits. The grants [Read More…]
“For me it’s important to make friends of my customers and have a special ‘neighborhood’ place for them,” says Lashonda Sanford, owner of Scratch Bakery in Port Warwick. “I love knowing my customers and their [Read More…]
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