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Non-Profit Member Spotlight – Housing Development Corps

Non-Profit Member Spotlight – Housing Development Corps Housing Development Corps Can you think of anyone who does not want a place they can call “home”? Housing stabilization positively impacts job retention, access to medical care, economic opportunity, educational advantage, community responsibility, and overall well-being. Housing Development Corporation of Hampton Roads (HDCofHR) exists to provide quality,…

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Board Spotlight – Brad Williamson

Board Spotlight – Brad Williamson Brad Williamson Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy Retired CEO, MVSEA Rear Admiral (Ret.) Brad Williamson is a 1985 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.  He received a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College in 2001 and completed Executive Education at Harvard’s John F. Kennedy…

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Board Spotlight – John J. Angle

Board Spotlight – John J. Angle John J. Angle Senior Vice President of Operations, W. M. Jordan Company John Angle is a construction professional with over 31 years of experience in the construction industry.  A 1991 graduate of Virginia Tech with a degree in Civil Engineering; John is Senior Vice President of Operations for W.…

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Member Spotlight – Buff City Soaps: Newport News

Member Spotlight – Buff City Soaps: Newport News Buff City Soaps – Newport News Buff City Soap – a rapidly expanding handmade retail franchise known for its plant-based soap and body products made in-store daily – has opened its first location in Newport News. The new store is located at 12551 Jefferson Ave. and opened…

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Board Spotlight – Howard H. Hoege III

Board Spotlight – Howard H. Hoege III Howard H. Hoege III President & CEO, The Mariners’ Museum and Park Howard H. Hoege III has served as the President and CEO of The Mariners’ Museum and Park since 2016. After graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1994, Howard served as an…

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Press Release: Economic Forecast Mid-Year Breakfast

Press Release: Economic Forecast Mid-Year Breakfast Virginia Peninsula Chamber, in partnership with Old Dominion University’s Strome College of Business, will present the 2022 Economic Forecast Mid-Year Breakfast on June 10th, 2022, at the Holiday Inn NN-Hampton The Virginia Peninsula Chamber will host this annual event in partnership with ODU’s Strome College of Business. Economists from…

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Press Release: State of the Fort (Monroe)

Press Release: State of the Fort (Monroe) The Fort Monroe Authority, the National Park Service, and the Virginia Peninsula Chamber partner to host the first ever “State of the Fort” Fort Monroe, Va.—The Fort Monroe Authority and the National Park Service are joining forces with the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to host the first…

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Member Spotlight – Burger Theory

Member Spotlight – Burger Theory Burger Theory Grab a seat and get ready for a better burger experience in Newport News. Select from a variety of delicious burgers, or create your own, try one of our local craft beers to kick off your meal, and end with one of our housemade dessert jars that will…

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Press Release: YMCA of the VA Peninsulas

Press Release: YMCA of the VA Peninsulas YMCA Volunteers Honored for Service; 2021 Community Impact Illuminated Newport News, VA 4-27-2022 — Service, commitment, and community dedication were recently celebrated at the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas’ Community Impact Dinner. Adult and teen volunteers shared the stage and represented centers from Northumberland to Smithfield and Hampton.…

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Board Spotlight – Mark Duncan

Board Spotlight – Mark Duncan Mark Duncan Director of Government Relations, Riverside Health System Mark Duncan is a lifelong resident of the Virginia Peninsula, having been born and raised in Newport News.  Mr. Duncan joined Riverside Health System as the Director of Government Relations in 2016.  Prior to joining Riverside, he was the Director of…

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