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…]
“Quality work is important to me,” says Anthony Waltz, owner of ATW Door Systems. “This is my hometown and my business and customers are like family.” ATW (Waltz’s initials) installs and services a full line [Read More…]
Newport News Pediatrics of Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD) opened a new facility in January, directly across the street from the main CHKD building in Oyster Point. “Our vision is to lead the [Read More…]
“My husband and I always wanted to have our own business,” says Lisa Tabers, co-owner and operator of Play & Company, located in Hidenwood Shopping Center. “Our 2,500-square-foot indoor play center provides a childcare service [Read More…]
Greg Siegel, chairman of the Restoration Board for the Hampton Streetcar 390 Project, becomes enthusiastic as he describes his involvement with the restoration effort. “We are off to a good start and hope to complete [Read More…]
“I have reinvented myself several times,” says Francine Douglas, owner/manager of James River Interiors in the Hilton area of Newport News. She has survived a storm sewer overflow, a business downturn after 9-11 and necessary/unplanned [Read More…]
“When I decided to change careers, I knew I wanted to help people. I looked for about two years,” says Patty Andresen Knapp, owner of Visiting Angels, a franchise company offering elder care services across [Read More…]
“I do give credit to other coffee companies for paving the way,” says Brenda Jolly, owner with her husband Casey, of Jolly Roasters Coffee Company in Port Warwick and Virginia Beach, “but we are on [Read More…]
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