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Virginia Peninsula Community College to offer 4-year electrician apprenticeships

The community college will work with Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake to offer the state and federally approved program to electrical contractors and others looking to enter the industry.

#43 Electricians | Number employed: 656,510 - Annual mean wage: $61,550 (9.3% above mean for all occupations) - Median hourly wage: $27.36. Some electricians attend a technical school, and others learn to install, maintain, and repair many types of power through apprenticeships. Aside from providing residential and commercial services, other specializations include line repairmen and installers; electrical estimators; and drafters, who draw up system blueprints based on engineering and architectural plans.

The business sells exclusively through independent agents.

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Boston-based Openly enters Virginia homeowners insurance market

The grant will help Gloucester Brewing, founded in 2018, expand its marketing efforts and enhance customer comfort as it commits to fostering a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, the business announced.

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Gloucester Brewing’s $10,000 national small-business grant will help it reach more customers

The 3.4-acre site in the Phoebus section of Hampton had been where wild-caught scallops, shrimp, oysters and other seafood arrived for processing and packing at Wanchese Fish Co. for decades.

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Hampton waterfront property, formerly Wanchese Fish site, on the market for $4 million

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July 17, 2024 at 4:21 p.m.

The 3.4-acre site in the Phoebus section of Hampton had been where wild-caught scallops, shrimp,...

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Business notes for the week of July 15

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July 15, 2024 at 8:55 a.m.

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People changes for the week of July 15

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July 15, 2024 at 8:48 a.m.

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Public records for the week of July 15

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July 15, 2024 at 8:49 a.m.

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This is the sixth time the commonwealth took the top position since the rankings launched in 2007, the network said.

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CNBC: Virginia is the No. 1 state for business again this year

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July 17, 2024 at 11:40 a.m.

This is the sixth time the commonwealth took the top position since the rankings launched...

“Our facility is not about rich people with jets; our facility is servicing people in need, both financial and medical and fostering increased employment,” Steve Fox, owner of Hampton Roads Executive Airport, said.

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Hampton Roads Executive Airport continues expansion to attract startups in new technology

By Sandra J. Pennecke

July 17, 2024 at 4:42 p.m.

“Our facility is not about rich people with jets; our facility is servicing people in...

The business has created candles and signature scents for local shops, special occasions, yoga studios and organizations such as Virginia Stage Co., LGBT Life Center, Eastern Virginia Medical School and others.

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Norfolk Candle opens in Selden Market downtown after success in pop-up scene

By Lee Belote

July 17, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

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People changes for the week of July 8

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July 8, 2024 at 8:56 a.m.

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Business notes for the week of July 8

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July 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

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Business calendar for the week of July 8

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July 8, 2024 at 8:39 a.m.

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