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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Business Beyond Borders

1 week ago | covabizmag.com | Eric Wallace

2 by Eric J. WallaceIn just four months, the second Trump administration has enacted sweeping international business and trade policies that have scrambled global economic systems.
Positioned for Growth

1 week ago | covabizmag.com | Barrett Baker

2 by Barrett BakerOne of the defining characteristics of Coastal Virginia is its proximity to water, a feature that benefits each of the region’s municipalities. Portsmouth, however, holds a distinctive position within the local marine economy. The Port of Virginia, one of the region’s most significant economic drivers and a critical hub in the national supply chain, operates across several cities, including Portsmouth, Newport News, and Norfolk.
The Revitalization of Seafood Industrial Park

1 week ago | covabizmag.com | Brandy Centolanza

2 by Brandy Centolanza The Newport News Seafood Industrial Park (SIP) is in the midst of a revitalization project that will update aging infrastructure and add a seafood market to draw more visitors back to downtown Newport News. SIP is home to many seafood and other water-dependent businesses, and some have been there for decades. The park offers full-service accommodations to the seafood industry, including utility hook-ups and vessel fueling, service and repair.
Our Efforts Must Be Unstoppable

1 week ago | covabizmag.com | Beth Hester

2 by Beth HesterCoVaBIZ: Can you share a bit about your personal and professional background and what led you to your role at Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless? Sparks-Washington: I’ve been fortunate enough to have had at least five careers to date. Not jobs—careers. My formal postgraduate education and training is as a Podiatrist. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology/Pre-Med from Hampton University. It was Hampton Institute at the time.
Electric Motor & Contracting Company

2 months ago | covabizmag.com | Barrett Baker

3 When you hear the term “small motor repair,” do you envision a one-bay-door shop located in the middle of a row of businesses in an industrial park? That may have been true for Electric Motor & Contracting Company (EMC) when the business first started with eight employees. Now, they have approximately 270 people on the team and they basically own an entire city block within an industrial park in Chesapeake. What’s their definition of “small” motor?
What We’re Reading Now

2 months 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

2 months 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

Mar 3, 2025 | 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

Mar 3, 2025 | 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

Mar 3, 2025 | 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.