CoVa BIZ

CoVa BIZ offers "networking in print," serving as a platform to connect with influential business figures in Coastal Virginia. It's an opportunity to be motivated by their achievements and gain insights from their experiences. Discover "CoVA BIZ: THE magazine dedicated to business in Coastal Virginia."

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What We’re Reading Now

1 week ago | covabizmag.com | Beth Hester

3 Designing Brand Identity 6th edition By Alina Wheeler & Rob Meyerson WileyNow in its 6th iteration, this is the updated, go-to source for brand identity goodness. This visually stunning volume is equal parts eye candy for design nerds, a comprehensive guide to the world of marketing and branding fundamentals for students, and an influential source of inspiration for experienced professionals.
Reflections on a Landmark Career

1 week ago | covabizmag.com | Beth Hester

2 Louis Haddad has spent the past 40 years with Armada Hoffler, shaping the industry and contributing to the region’s growth. We caught up with him recently, and asked him to reflect upon his career, the real estate industry, and what comes next. CoVaBIZ: When you began your career with Armada Hoffler back in 1985, you were a construction superintendent. What in your background prepared you for that job, and what did you most enjoy about it?
From Academia to Venture Capital

1 month ago | covabizmag.com | Beth Hester

4 A Conversation With Charles Corprew, Ph.D.by Beth HesterCharles Corprew, Ph.D. is an entrepreneur ecosystem builder, angel investor, podcaster and educator. He’s currently Chief of Staff and Senior Venture Partner at 757 Collab. He’s also CEO and Founder of What’s Your Revolution? Consulting, and host of the What’s Your Revolution? podcast. CoVaBIZ: Welcome back to Coastal Virginia. Would you share a bit about your journey toward becoming a Senior Venture Partner at 757 Collab?
Beating the Graduate Brain Drain

1 month ago | covabizmag.com | Susan Smigielski Acker

3 by Susan Smigielski Acker / Photo Above: Participants in the CIVIC Scholars Program during a visit to the Virginia General Assembly in RichmondCultivating Hampton Roads’ next generation of leaders is the goal of the CIVIC Scholars Program at Old Dominion University and Tidewater Community College. A collaborative effort with the CIVIC Leadership Institute, it connects the colleges’ students with local business and government leaders in hopes they will remain in the area.
Detailing With A Difference

1 month ago | covabizmag.com | Brandy Centolanza

3 by Brandy CentolanzaEarl Sanders, managing director of Sandman’s Auto Detailing, first became interested in a career in the industry during his youth. As a child, he helped his grandfather, who worked on cars as a hobby. Later, as a teenager, one of his first jobs was cleaning cars. “The decision to go into this line of work was influenced by early experiences washing cars for money during childhood and in high school,” he says.
Business Books to Inspire, Inform and Challenge

2 months ago | covabizmag.com | Beth Hester

5 by Beth HesterFeel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Celedon BooksIf you’ve been on YouTube for 30 seconds, you’re probably familiar with Ali Abdaal, the affable doctor- turned-entrepreneur who, as a hobbyist health and productivity connoisseur, turned his avocation into a hugely successful vocation with over 6 million subscribers worldwide. He also mentors would-be YouTubers via online videos and articles and through his YouTube Academy.
Impact Makers | CoVaBiz Magazine

Jan 1, 2025 | covabizmag.com | Beth Hester

2 Leadership takes many forms, but when it comes to making a lasting impact, it’s the blend of vision and heart that sets the most extraordinary leaders apart. In this feature, Impact Makers: Women Leading with Vision & Heart, we celebrate the achievements of women who are shaping the business, creative, and entrepreneurial landscape in our region. This feature celebrates their achievements and explores the intentional ways they lead, rise to challenges and envision the future.
Maritime Powerhouse & Gateway to the World

Jan 1, 2025 | covabizmag.com | Eric Wallace

2 by Eric WallaceCalling the Port of Virginia (POV) vital to the state and national economy is an understatement: It handles around 14.3 million tons of containerized imports annually, supports more than 565,000 jobs, and posts yearly net output sales of more than $124 billion. About one in every “nine or ten jobs [in Virginia] have activity attached to what we do,” wrote port CEO, Stephen Edwards, in 2024’s fiscal year-end statement.
Standing Watch | CoVaBiz Magazine

Dec 23, 2024 | covabizmag.com | Eric Wallace

2 By Eric WallaceThe Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) has spent more than a century working behind-the-scenes to grow and support one of the planet’s most booming maritime economies. Widely known as “the voice of Virginia’s port industries,” the consortium now includes 450-plus member companies that together employ more than 70,000 people. Here, we catch up with VMA Executive Director David White to talk about the association and the trends it’s monitoring for 2025 and beyond.
Anatomy of a Merger

Nov 13, 2024 | covabizmag.com | Brandy Centolanza

4 Two marketing and communication firms have proven that a successful merger of staff and business cultures can lead to something greater. In July, Meridian Group and WB Marketing announced a rebrand under the new name Qantm Creative.