Williamsburg Business News
Finance
Sotherly Hotels Inc. To Announce Q3 Financial Results
News Summary Sotherly Hotels Inc. plans to reveal its financial results for the third quarter in an upcoming conference call. Investors will have the opportunity to access key metrics in...
Williamsburg Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
News Summary The City of Williamsburg has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the GFOA for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This award highlights the city’s dedication to transparent...
3e Restoration Inc. Secures Grants for Homeless Support in Williamsburg
News Summary 3e Restoration Inc., dedicated to aiding the homeless in Williamsburg, has received significant funding to enhance its Housing First initiatives. An $85,000 grant from the Sentara Cares Foundation...
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Highlight Growth in Virginia
News Summary Virginia’s commercial real estate market shows positive momentum with significant transactions across diverse sectors, indicating strong investor interest. Major purchases, including office condominiums and industrial land, reflect confidence...
Virginia Natural Gas Proposes Rate Increase for Customers
News Summary Virginia Natural Gas has submitted a proposal to convert an interim rate hike into a permanent adjustment, potentially raising average monthly bills for residential customers by over $8....
Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra Seeks Part-Time Bookkeeper
News Summary The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is searching for a part-time Bookkeeper to manage accounting records, payroll, and financial reports. This role offers 15-23 hours per week and competitive...
Newport News Introduces $50 Million Loan Fund for Businesses
News Summary Newport News is launching the Peninsula Cooperative Fund, a $50 million initiative to support small and mid-sized businesses. The fund addresses capital access gaps in underserved communities, offering...
Surry County Approves $5 Million Loan for YMCA Design
News Summary Surry County supervisors have authorized a $5 million loan for the design of a new YMCA facility adjacent to the Parks and Recreation Center. Despite opposition from Supervisor...
Williamsburg Transitions to Monthly Water and Sewer Billing
News Summary Williamsburg is shifting its water and sewer billing from a quarterly to a monthly system as part of its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This change, effective immediately, aims...
Construction
Newport News Drainage Project Delayed Another Year
News Summary The Newport News drainage improvement project around Hilton Shopping Center is delayed for another year due to unforeseen underground problems and power line relocations. Initially launched in 2024,...
Newport News Drainage Improvement Project Faces Delays
News Summary The Newport News drainage improvement project around Hilton Shopping Center has encountered unexpected delays, pushing its completion timeline to 2026. Originally scheduled to alleviate flooding on Warwick Boulevard,...
Progress on Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center
News Summary The Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center is approximately 65% complete and on track for an opening in August 2026. This multi-purpose facility will feature various sports amenities...
Progress on Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center
News Summary The Greater Williamsburg Sports and Events Center is nearing completion, with a planned opening set for August 2026. Currently 65% finished, the facility will feature 200,000 square feet...
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Williamsburg Behavioral Health Center
News Summary Colonial Behavioral Health and the Commonwealth of Virginia have begun construction on a new Center for Support & Wellness in Williamsburg. Governor Glenn Youngkin attended the groundbreaking ceremony...
Federal Funding Boosts Virginia’s Airport Infrastructure
News Summary Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have announced over $48 million in federal funding for airport improvements across Virginia. The allocation will benefit 18 airports, focusing on upgrading...
Newport News Trades Center Launched to Boost Workforce Training
News Summary Virginia Peninsula Community College has broken ground on the Newport News Trades Center, a $9 million investment aimed at training over 400 students annually in critical workforce skills....
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N&R Design Launches Sustainable Interior Design Company in Williamsburg
News Summary N&R Design, a new eco-friendly interior design firm, has opened in Williamsburg. Founded by Roxanne McKinley and Nicole Tomaszewski, the company emphasizes sustainable practices and personalized design. Drawing...
Real Estate & Properties
Michael Garrow Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Aspen Meadows Resort
News Summary Michael Garrow has been appointed as the director of sales and marketing at Aspen Meadows Resort, where he aims to enhance the resort’s growth in leisure and group...
Williamsburg Revives Historic Presidential Busts
News Summary The iconic busts of former U.S. presidents are set for revival at a new attraction named The Ruines at Hankins Folly in Williamsburg, Virginia. Scheduled to reopen in...
Blue Panda Office Spaces Expands with 10-Year Lease in Williamsburg
News Summary Blue Panda Office Spaces has signed a 10-year lease for a 10,000-square-foot space at 134 Broadway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This expansion will accommodate the high demand for boutique...
Sotherly Hotels Inc. To Announce Q3 Financial Results
News Summary Sotherly Hotels Inc. plans to reveal its financial results for the third quarter in an upcoming conference call. Investors will have the opportunity to access key metrics in...
New Par-3 Course Opens at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
News Summary The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg, Virginia, has officially opened a new par-3 course named The Shoe. Designed by Rees Jones, this unique 9-hole course provides an...
Virginia Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Mandatory Parking Requirements
News Summary Del. Shelly Simonds is advocating for a statewide ban on parking mandates in new developments to tackle Virginia’s affordable housing crisis. Housing advocates believe that removing these requirements...
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Highlight Growth in Virginia
News Summary Virginia’s commercial real estate market shows positive momentum with significant transactions across diverse sectors, indicating strong investor interest. Major purchases, including office condominiums and industrial land, reflect confidence...
Active Real Estate Market Sees Significant Transactions in Williamsburg
News Summary The commercial real estate market in the Hampton Roads region is experiencing dynamic activity with several notable acquisitions and leases in Williamsburg, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Norfolk. Tuscany...
Colonial Williamsburg Unveils Handmade Reproduction Harpsichord
News Summary Colonial Williamsburg has launched a handmade replica of a 1764 harpsichord, priced at $21,000. Crafted by artisans Edward Wright and Melanie Belongia, the instrument reflects meticulous historical research...
Marketing
Michael Garrow Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Aspen Meadows Resort
News Summary Aspen Meadows Resort, managed by Salamander Collection, has named Michael Garrow as its new director of sales and marketing. With over three decades in hospitality, Garrow aims to...