For readers in Virginia Beach, this page covers company expansions, leadership changes, market trends, commercial development and industry growth. Reporting focuses on organizational shifts and economic movements within the area.
The Old Dominion University baseball team held its second annual Charity Ruck to support the Chesapeake-based canine therapy nonprofit.
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Would you support local groups using charity events to fund veteran support?
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Do you think tourism is good for your local community's economy?
Visit Virginia Beach's 2025 report shows visitor spending and economic impact both grew modestly over the prior year.
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Do you think your local job market is getting better?
The New York-based brokerage plans to triple in size over three years, with Virginia Beach becoming its largest employment hub.
The Virginia Beach-area nonprofit, which offers horse therapy and free counseling to first responders and veterans, is asking for community help to keep operating.
Virginia Beach attorneys say Adventure Park's lawsuit over a holiday light show should be thrown out, as both attractions prepare to open at the aquarium on Nov. 20.
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Should local city governments prioritize promoting long-serving internal staff to top legal positions?
The city council appointed the veteran deputy to lead the office following the death of Mark Stiles.
This section follows corporate mergers and acquisitions, local startup developments, commercial real estate projects and retail sector changes. Coverage takes in the city and the surrounding communities where these businesses operate. The regional economy is uniquely influenced by tourism-related fluctuations and the federal government presence which shapes commercial opportunities. Consumer demand and workforce availability remain the primary drivers of shifting business activity in the area.
