Category: Press Releases

NEWPORT NEWS, VA (June 7, 2018) – Fairlead Integrated, a leading supplier of electrical, mechanical, fabricated products, and maritime services announces plans to build a new facility and large fabrication platen in Newport News.

The investments to its Newport News facilities will increase Fairlead Integrated’s fabrication and repair footprint and allow the Hampton Roads-based company to prepare for an increased demand from military customers for large fabrications and vessel repairs.

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Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads (HSHR) is proud to take part in a special community event on Tuesday, June 5 in Suffolk from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (address is 224 E. Pinner Street).

A collection of volunteers from HSHR, Home Depot, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Hampton Roads REALTORS Association (HRRA) will come together to repair the home of Carrie Caldwell, a Gold Star mother who lost her son during Operation Desert Storm.

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When: Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Ted Constant Convocation Center (4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk)

April 11, 2018 (Norfolk, Va.) – Nearly 2,200 seniors from the 30 local public high schools will pack the Ted Constant Convocation Center for the third annual College Commitment Day on April 24, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (more…)

March 15, 2018 (VIRGINIA BEACH) – Shira Itzhak, owner of Remedy Staffing in Virginia Beach for the past 20 years, has started a new division concentrating on accounting and finance talent across Hampton Roads.

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Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads (Habitat SHR) and Housing Hampton Roads are proud to be named the January 2018 “Charity of the Month” at Wasserhund Brewing Company in Virginia Beach. (more…)

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Camden, Nc. – TowneBank announces the promotion of Kelly Campbell to branch manager of its Camden location in North Carolina.

Campbell has been a member of the Towne Family for nine years and has more than 12 years of industry experience. She is a board member for Kids First, Inc. (more…)

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Suffolk, Va. – TowneBank welcomes Carla Mabry as a vice president and OFAC compliance/high risk relationship officer. She is based at TowneBank’s headquarters in Suffolk.

Mabry has 19 years of industry experience and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). She received both her undergraduate and Master’s degrees from Saint Leo University and is currently a student at the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management. (more…)

PORTSMOUTH, VA (November 27, 2017) – Fairlead Integrated, a leading supplier of electrical and mechanical solutions and products, announces plans to build a new 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Virginia Beach by fall 2018.

The expansion project will extend Fairlead’s manufacturing footprint and allow the Hampton Roads-based company to prepare for an increased demand from military customers for new hardware and software. “We are excited about expanding and moving our operations to Virginia Beach,” said Fairlead Integrated President Fred Pasquine.

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Registration is now open

Cold Spring, Ky. (For Immediate Release) – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced today that registration is open for its 2017 DAV 5K National Race Series in the following host cities: Atlanta; Boston; Cincinnati; San Antonio; Newport News, Virginia; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. The DAV 5K is a run, walk, roll and motorcycle ride that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day.

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Virginia Beach, VA – Care-A-Lot Charitable Foundation will host its first Fall Fur Adoption event geared to finding “Forever Homes” for pets across Hampton Roads. The free event will feature local rescue groups matching pets with each family, a Kids’ Zone with crafts and games, more than 15 local crafters with handmade goods, vendors, food trucks and more.

In addition, the Norfolk International Airport Police Department will demonstrate the skills of their K-9 division.

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