This spring, nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Virginia Beach Convention Center for a special 25th anniversary annual meeting of TowneBank shareholders. Executive chairman Bob…
From Zero to Multi-Million-Dollar Maritime Business
by Joel Rubin | Photos by Beth Hester Thank goodness Natalia turned the car around. The Wilmington, Delaware native was at a bar…
2026 Top Lawyers (2025 CONTEST CONCLUDED)
Attention all lawyers in Coastal Virginia! Nominate a top lawyer today! Nominations will take place July 14 – Sept. 5, 2025** THIS CONTEST HAS NOT…
Trash Talk
Recycling and Disposal Solutions of Virginia, Inc. (RDS), in collaboration with AMP Robotics Corp., is leading efforts to increase recycling and reduce the amount of…
A Robust Cybersecurity Plan Is Good Business Strategy
Imagine you’re at a networking event when the topic of cybersecurity comes up. It’s not exactly the kind of conversation that has everyone rushing over…
2024 Best of Business Awards Winners
CoVaBiz Magazine’s Annual Best of Business (BOB) Awards! As we do each year, we asked CoVa BIZ readers and the Coastal Virginia business community to…
Dough Boy’s: Resilience is Our Hallmark
The “secret sauce” behind Dough Boy’s Pizza’s success after 35 years and counting in VB CoVaBIZ: First, congratulations on your 35th anniversary. You opened your…
Acoustical Sheetmetal’s Power Play
The Virginia Beach-based Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) has experienced remarkable growth due in part to the data center industry. Its power integration systems have become…
Small Business of the Year 2024
For 40 Years, The Hampton Roads Chamber and the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads, a Chamber affiliate, have celebrated our region’s small businesses…
Animal Vision Center’s New Home
Stately Georgian manor in Virginia Beach now welcomes four-legged friends in need of eye care Unfortunately, I am well-versed in the look and feel of…