Archive for February 2026
GO Virginia: Investing in Regional Growth on the Virginia Peninsula
GO Virginia: Investing in Regional Growth on the Virginia Peninsula Back to Blog March 2, 2026 By Bob McKenna Virginia Peninsula Chamber The Growth and Opportunity Virginia (GO Virginia) initiative is a statewide economic development program designed to strengthen regional economies through collaboration among business, education, and local government partners. Its mission is to expand…
Read MoreVirginia Beer Company Officially Opens
Virginia Beer Company Officially Opens Back to Blog March 2, 2026 By Bob McKenna Virginia Peninsula Chamber Historic Yorktown welcomed a vibrant new business this winter with the grand opening of The Kitchen, the latest brewpub from The Virginia Beer Company. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on January 29, 2026, followed by a public celebration…
Read MoreMaritime Training System Shows Strong Regional Impact
Maritime Training System Shows Strong Regional Impact Back to Blog March 2, 2026 By Bob McKenna Virginia Peninsula Chamber The Hampton Roads Maritime Training System (HRMTS) 2025 Impact Report highlights major progress in strengthening our region’s maritime workforce. Launched in 2024 as an initiative of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, HRMTS was designed to align…
Read More757 Collab
757 Collab Back to Blog March 2, 2026 By Bob McKenna Virginia Peninsula Chamber 757 Collab is a dynamic nonprofit innovation network based in Norfolk that is helping transform the entrepreneurial landscape across the Hampton Roads region.Their mission is simple but powerful: to work with and fuel startups by connecting founders with the resources they…
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