The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 was created to provide tax reduction and incentives for individuals and businesses. A portion of the law…
A Passion for York County
Kristi Olsen-Hayes is a York County native whose passion for her hometown has informed her career in the region’s economic development and tourism industry. We…
How to Wow an Investor
A few issues ago I wrote about the importance of an elevator pitch and asked small business owners to imagine being in an elevator with…
On Women in Construction, Mentoring and Leadership Styles
By Beth Hester / Photos by Will Hawkins Marsha Hudgins is CEO of Hudgins Contracting, a woman-owned full-service contractor for site and infrastructure work. From…
More Than Coworking at IncuHub Hampton
When Marko Frigelj opened his first coworking space, The IncuHub, in Downtown Portsmouth, he found success as demand for reasonably priced office space was great. This…
Wages, Prices & Demand
In the last issue of CoVaBIZ we went micro with a conversation about how to create the perfect elevator pitch. In this issue we are…
Cybersecurity Law, Risk Management and Dream Dinner Guests
Photo by Will Hawkins Darius Davenport is managing partner at Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, PLC, and Chairman of the Government and Public Sector and Cybersecurity…
State of Retail Event Focuses on Resilience
“In an age of growing digital commerce and online marketplaces, the resilience and vitality of small brick and mortar retailers stand as a testament to…
Community Service, Lava Lamps and Petula Clark
Optometrist Diane Wallach, is owner of Selden Optometry in downtown Norfolk, a comprehensive optometric practice. Witty and relaxed, her practice’s calm and modern interior design…
The Challenge of Accessing Capital
What is the biggest challenge faced by small business owners?” It’s a question I often hear, and one that’s almost guaranteed to be posed by…