Pharrell Williams Founds Tuition-Free School in Norfolk
YELLOWHAB offers personalized STEAM learning to 4th through 7th grade students at no cost.
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Norfolk Business News
Coverage of business in Norfolk focuses on organizational changes, commercial expansion, and shifts in markets and industry activity. This page tracks the developments that shape the commercial landscape at the company level.
Industry
Peruvian Oiler Tacna Departs Norfolk After 150 Days
The Peruvian Navy's primary replenishment oiler left Naval Station Norfolk for its homeport following a 150-day deployment.
Openings & Closings
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Power Outages Hit Norfolk Shopping Center
Retailers at the Janaf Shopping Center closed early after consecutive nights of electrical failures.
People
Saga Communications Promoted Tiffany McCormack
Tiffany McCormack has been named the new General Manager for the Hampton Roads Media Group in Norfolk.
Philanthropy
James Barry-Robinson Institute Breaks Ground on Campus
The organization begins construction on a new nine-acre facility designed to significantly expand student capacity in Norfolk.
Jobs
U.S. Navy Names Norfolk Sailor of the Quarter
Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Chalkley receives recognition for her service at the U.S. Second Fleet.
Norfolk reporting spans corporate mergers, store closures, funding rounds for new ventures, and departures of leadership teams. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Real estate development often dictates the movement of these businesses, as new construction projects redefine the city's commercial areas. Changes in organizational staffing levels and industry reports remain the most frequent drivers of local economic news.