Brandy Centolanza

Co-Founder and Editor at Peninsula Chronicle

Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Business notes: Williamsburg Winery opens new lounge with a twist of history

4 days ago | dailypress.com | Brandy Centolanza

Jamestown Day celebrations will go on without the Susan Constant
Top Workplaces: Davenport & Company LLC wins second place for midsize company

5 days ago | richmond.com | Brandy Centolanza

For more than a century, Davenport & Company has provided a variety of financial advising and wealth management services to individuals and institutions. Isaac Davenport Jr. and Charles E. Wortham founded the company as an insurance agency. Today, the company is an independent, employee-owned firm, with Lee Chapman serving as president and CEO. Mary A. Gill, Associate Vice President — Human ResourcesHow do you feel your workplace culture contributes to your company being named a Top Workplace?
Top Workplaces: Richmond National wins first place for midsize company

5 days ago | richmond.com | Brandy Centolanza

Richmond National is a specialty property and casualty insurance company that provides insurance to small and mid-size businesses that are unable to find coverage in the standard insurance market. The company was founded by a dozen experienced professionals who have worked with some of the most successful excess and surplus carriers in the industry. Jamie Bock, Chief Human Resources Officer How do you feel your workplace culture contributes to your company being named a Top Workplace?
‘Here you can have hope’: 92 become new American citizens

5 days ago | dailypress.com | Brandy Centolanza

YORKTOWN — Thunderous applause echoed through the halls of the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown on Thursday as 92 people became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony. Men and women of various ages and backgrounds representing 46 countries gained their citizenship in front of a crowd of family and friends.
Top Workplaces: Super Radiator Coils wins third place for large company

6 days ago | richmond.com | Brandy Centolanza

Super Radiator Coils is a family-owned engineering and manufacturing business that prides itself on good communication, attention to detail and excellent service. The company makes coils and other products for a variety of industries and has locations in Minnesota, Arizona and Virginia. Matt Holland, Vice President, Richmond branchHow do you feel your workplace culture contributes to your company being named a Top Workplace?
Top Workplaces: CarMax wins third place for mega company

1 week ago | richmond.com | Brandy Centolanza

CarMax, founded more than three decades ago, has grown to become the country’s largest retailer of used cars. CarMax leaders credit the company’s success to its commitment to innovation and customer experiences, along with core values of doing the right thing, putting people first, winning together and going for greatness.
Where everyone knows your name: Third spaces grow in popularity as people look for community

1 week ago | dailypress.com | Brandy Centolanza

In a world that has become increasingly more digital and more isolating as a result, people are seeking places other than their homes or workplaces to find a sense of community and belonging. Such places have been dubbed “third spaces,” and the concept is on the rise, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing left many people feeling lonely and in dire need of human interaction.
Data center could be coming to Charles City County

1 week ago | dailypress.com | Brandy Centolanza

CHARLES CITY — For years, business leaders in the Hampton Roads and Richmond regions have been leading efforts to become a technology-focused “megaregion” known as the Interstate 64 Innovation Corridor. Now, a massive data center being proposed for Charles City County could, if approved, further position those areas as the next Global Internet Hub.
Vegan chef hopes to inspire others to eat more healthy

1 week ago | dailypress.com | Brandy Centolanza

As a vegan chef, David Alexander has prepared meals for many famous people, including professional athletes and a Beatle. Now, he intends to help prolong the lives of those in the Williamsburg area through his healthy cooking. Alexander, aka “Chef Soul,” recently formed a collaboration with Bazaaro’s Deli at the Williamsburg Premium Outlets to provide vegan menu options. Two dishes were added this spring, with more in the works.
Williamsburg-area cyclists get ready for season with Pedal the Parkway

2 weeks ago | dailypress.com | Brandy Centolanza

It’s time to pull out those bicycles. This weekend, in honor of National Bike Month, the public is invited to attend two events geared toward spending time outdoors while promoting safe bicycle riding. Colonial National Historical Park, in partnership with the bicycle advocacy groups BikeWalk Williamsburg and Williamsburg Area Bicyclists, will host Pedal the Parkway on Saturday.