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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

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Business notes for the week of July 29

By Tara Bozick

July 29, 2024 at 8:40 a.m.

See which businesses are celebrating milestones or opening and which professionals are earning accolades.

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Business calendar for the week of July 29

By Tara Bozick

July 29, 2024 at 8:35 a.m.

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The Startup World Cup Virginia Regional is coming to the Zeiders American Dream Theater on Aug. 28. This is the first time the Startup Cup, a global platform that fosters entrepreneurship around the world, has come to Virginia.

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Virginia Beach to host regional Startup World Cup with $1 million prize at stake

By Susan Smigielski Acker

July 28, 2024 at 8:25 a.m.

The Startup World Cup Virginia Regional is coming to the Zeiders American Dream Theater on...

Old Point started efforts to reduce expenses in late 2023 amid inflationary pressures and economic conditions increasing the cost of doing business, the chairman, president and CEO said.

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Old Point National Bank to close downtown Norfolk branch

By Tara Bozick

July 26, 2024 at 2:04 p.m.

Old Point started efforts to reduce expenses in late 2023 amid inflationary pressures and economic...

The home goods, appliances and consumer electronics retailer is closing 70 stores nationwide, according to its website.

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Home goods retailer Conn’s closing 3 stores in Hampton Roads

By Tara Bozick

July 25, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.

The home goods, appliances and consumer electronics retailer is closing 70 stores nationwide, according to...

Businesses in downtown Norfolk's Selden Market, Town Center of Virginia Beach and the ViBe Creative District are hosting Olympic-themed games and promotions. Smartmouth Brewing is releasing a special beer named Screaming Eagle Pale Ale that features an Olympic-themed label designed by local artist Dwight Easter.

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Hampton Roads businesses offer Olympics vibes, promotions and events

By Lee Belote

July 25, 2024 at 2:56 p.m.

Businesses in downtown Norfolk's Selden Market, Town Center of Virginia Beach and the ViBe Creative...

Since its launch in 2021, Startup Studios, part of nonprofit 757 Collab, has helped more than 150 startups, helping them secure over $20 million in capital, the entrepreneurship hub reported.

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757 Startup Studios in Norfolk welcomes 20 more businesses looking to grow

By Inside Business staff

July 24, 2024 at 12:42 p.m.

Since its launch in 2021, Startup Studios, part of nonprofit 757 Collab, has helped more...

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