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Zel Technologies, Inc.: Committed people, quality service

March 18, 2025 Caroline Kelsick 0

Hampton-based Zel Technologies, Inc. (ZelTech) offers cutting-edge support for ongoing U.S. Intelligence and combat operations in the critical area of threat reduction. The company specializes in services including monitoring, warning and creating contingency plans focused [Read More…]

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Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Project: Breaking through!

January 23, 2025 WR Wood 0

The largest estuary in the United States, covering 64,000 miles, the Chesapeake Bay was formed when rising sea levels flooded river valleys after the last ice age. Area rivers, creeks, bays and lakes form a [Read More…]

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Hampton Roads Jazz Inc.: Brassy and sassy

January 23, 2025 Kayla Brundick 0

At its core, jazz is about freedom, creativity and emotion; a universal language connecting people through sounds of passion. Championing the legacy of jazz, Jae Sinnett, renowned musician and president of nonprofit Hampton Roads Jazz [Read More…]

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Turn the Page Bookshop: Embrace the magic of reading

January 23, 2025 Morgan Grant 0

“We have a little bit of everything for everyone,” says Ralph Tedeschi, owner and manager of Turn the Page Bookshop. Boasting a wide variety of new and used books, as well as CDs, records and [Read More…]

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Kephi Greek Kitchen: Family-owned, authentic Greek cuisine

January 23, 2025 Cathy Welch 0

More than 50 years ago, Nick Sarantakos’ first restaurant was The Ivy House, a family-style Greek restaurant on Williamsburg’s Richmond Road. In March 2017, Kephi Greek Kitchen opened. The family owned the property and rather [Read More…]

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J&H Lawn Service, Inc.: A business with solid roots

December 17, 2024 Patti Moonis 0

Family-owned and operated for 32 years, J&H Lawn Service, Inc. is not your stereotypical small mom-and-pop shop. Hands “dirty” owner Daniel Blanks purchased the business with his parents in 2000 and has been maintaining, curating [Read More…]

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Yorktown Market Days: A community gathering space

October 22, 2024 Anna Dorl 0

Since 2007, Yorktown Market Days at Riverwalk Landing has brought a lively community feel to the downtown Yorktown waterfront. Dozens of attendees make their way down the brick sidewalks each weekend and enjoy the unique [Read More…]

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Q•Design: Passionate about beauty

September 18, 2024 Noelle Riddle 0

“Q•Design is a ‘generalist’ firm offering architecture, interior design and master planning to a wide variety of residential, commercial, retail, historical, recreational, church, veterinary, governmental and medical clients of all scopes, sizes and budgets,” says [Read More…]

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Literacy for Life: “The importance of this time for adult literacy”

July 19, 2024 Anna Dorl 0

For almost 50 years, the impact of Literacy for Life has vibrantly illustrated the power of learning at any age for residents of the Virginia Peninsula and their families. A suite inside of the College [Read More…]

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Campana Waltz Real Estate West: Keeping it in the community

June 13, 2024 Noelle Riddle 0

Campana Waltz Real Estate West was founded and opened its doors in 2023. “The designation ‘West’ is new and represents the region of Hampton Roads where our office is located,” says Ron A. Campana, Jr., [Read More…]

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Hudgins Contracting: Building strong relationships

April 11, 2024 Noelle Riddle 0

“Hudgins Contracting provides total site work for commercial companies. We will go into a brand-new site and build the construction roads, grade the land, figure out the water sewage, tanks, all that needs to be [Read More…]

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Smithfield Foods: Bringing home the bacon

February 19, 2024 Kayla Brundick 0

As an industry leader and top supplier to the retail export food service and deli channels, Smithfield Foods works closely with communities and businesses to maintain strong partnerships with many top retailers and food service [Read More…]

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