Virginia Beach Economic Development
Creates Partnership with 1701
Virginia Beach Economic Development has created a partnership with 1701, Virginia Beach’s first collaborative coworking space located in the ViBe Creative District. With this sponsorship, the department will create synergy with 1701 and encourage more entrepreneurial growth in the city through the launch of a new Entrepreneur-in-Residence program. Information and applications… Read More
Commune Bakery
Expansion
Commune Bakery LLC will add five new jobs and invest $163,000 to create a new 1,800-square-foot commercial bakery at 532 Virginia Beach Blvd. in the… Read More
Two Businesses Receive Matching Grants
in ViBe Creative District
Two Business Receive Matching Grants in ViBe Creative District The Jones Family Trust has been awarded a matching grant in the amount of $5,297. The… Read More
Bureau of Labor
Statistics
In June 2018, among the 51 metropolitan areas with a 2010 Census population of one million or more, 39 had over-the-year unemployment rate decreases, nine had increases, and three had no change. The largest unemployment rate decrease occurred in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News MSA. Read More
Virginia Beach Economic Development held
the inaugural VBTalks on July 24
Virginia Beach Economic Development held the inaugural VBTalks on July 24 at the Sandler Center. The topic, the Science of Being Happy, was presented by… Read More
Virginia Beach Breaks Record With 19 Million Visitors in 2017
Virginia Beach welcomed 19 million domestic visitors who spent $2.45 billion
Virginia Beach set a new tourism milestone for total visitors and visitor spending in 2017, welcoming 19 million domestic visitors who spent $2.45 billion. Visitor… Read More
Custom Panel & Controls, LLC Relocates Corporate Headquarters
The electrical contractor for marine and commercial industries will expand and add 15 new jobs
Custom Panel & Controls, LLC, an electrical contractor for marine and commercial industries, will expand and relocate its corporate headquarters to 504 Viking Drive in… Read More
