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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 Summer Olympic Games are not just a sports event but also a colossal business venture involving billions of dollars and significant economic impact. As Paris prepares to host the 2024 Games, an exploration into its business aspects reveals extensive planning, financial implications and anticipated economic benefits.

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Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Unveiling the business behind the global spectacle | Expert column

By George Perry

July 24, 2024 at 1:04 p.m.

The Summer Olympic Games are not just a sports event but also a colossal business...

The certified personal trainer and author incorporates biblical principles into his coaching. He specializes in corrective exercise, nutrition, weight loss, behavior change and solutions for healthy living.

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Virginia Beach personal trainer brings fitness programming to Hampton Roads congregations

By Lee Belote

July 22, 2024 at 2:36 p.m.

The certified personal trainer and author incorporates biblical principles into his coaching. He specializes in...

Commercial real estate brokers should be well-versed in guiding investors through the complexities of cap rates and cash-on-cash evaluations. These methods are key insights with analyzing properties, and investors should be ready to ask their broker for these evaluations when discussing investments.

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2 key metrics to use when buying commercial real estate | Expert column

By Vincent Campana

July 22, 2024 at 11:40 a.m.

Commercial real estate brokers should be well-versed in guiding investors through the complexities of cap...

A real life example that shows how crucial these questions are is the position that Rite Aid owners may be in right now.

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There’s more to life than cap rates | Expert column

By John Wessling Sr.

July 22, 2024 at 8:48 a.m.

A real life example that shows how crucial these questions are is the position that...

View the latest commercial property transactions in Hampton Roads.

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Public records for the week of July 22

By Tara Bozick

July 22, 2024 at 8:48 a.m.

View the latest commercial property transactions in Hampton Roads.

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Business calendar for the week of July 22

By Tara Bozick

July 22, 2024 at 8:47 a.m.

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A $50,000 grant will fund planning to enhance the alley between Main and Hopkins streets as well as redevelopment of the bank building at 96 Main St., which has sat empty for several years, said J.B. Crowley, executive director of the Hilton Village Main Street program.

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Newport News’ Hilton Village eyes ways to improve commercial corridor

By Susan Smigielski Acker

July 20, 2024 at 11:46 a.m.

A $50,000 grant will fund planning to enhance the alley between Main and Hopkins streets...

With about 250 employees and 15 offices throughout the U.S., Divaris Real Estate keeps its pulse on the commercial real estate industry in Hampton Roads and beyond.

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Divaris Real Estate celebrates 50 years: From South Africa to the center of Hampton Roads retail

By Sandra J. Pennecke

July 18, 2024 at 10:50 a.m.

With about 250 employees and 15 offices throughout the U.S., Divaris Real Estate keeps its...

Corkscrews & Brews opened near City Hall this summer serving a variety of coffees, lattes, smoothies and wine. Food items include breakfast sandwiches, pastries, lunch sandwiches, soup and charcuterie boards.

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Corkscrews & Brews wine and coffee bar opens in downtown Newport News’ Yard District

By Susan Smigielski Acker

July 17, 2024 at 12:33 p.m.

Corkscrews & Brews opened near City Hall this summer serving a variety of coffees, lattes,...

Creative Mornings is a speaker series held every third Friday at The Garage in the ViBe Creative District in Virginia Beach.

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Creatives, business owners share their stories in Virginia Beach during Creative Mornings series

By Lee Belote

July 24, 2024 at 11:35 a.m.

Creative Mornings is a speaker series held every third Friday at The Garage in the...

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