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Sandra J. Pennecke

Sandra J. Pennecke is a reporter for Inside Business. She began writing for The Virginian-Pilot in 1999 as a correspondent and joined the staff in 2016.

Local entrepreneurs Dave Reisch and Josh Shelly created their business, Sunset Messages to enable people to leave a personal, heartfelt and meaningful legacy for their loved ones and friends after they die.

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Sunset Messages in Norfolk helps you share your final thoughts with loved ones and friends

July 10, 2024 at 10:39 a.m.

Local entrepreneurs Dave Reisch and Josh Shelly created their business, Sunset Messages to enable people to leave a personal, heartfelt and meaningful legacy for their loved ones and friends after...

The Hampton Roads Workforce Council, in collaboration with the Hampton Roads Alliance, forged a new partnership with South Metropolitan TAFE, a technical college in Western Australia to train the next generation of global shipbuilders.

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Hampton Roads partners with college in Western Australia to train global shipbuilders

July 3, 2024 at 11:01 a.m.

The Hampton Roads Workforce Council, in collaboration with the Hampton Roads Alliance, forged a new partnership with South Metropolitan TAFE, a technical college in Western Australia to train the next...

EVO Entertainment, the fourth company in the past 14 years to take over the theater in Hampton's Peninsula Town Center, abruptly closed its doors on June 17.

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Movie theater in Hampton’s Peninsula Town Center goes dark — again

June 30, 2024 at 3:04 p.m.

EVO Entertainment, the fourth company in the past 14 years to take over the theater in Hampton's Peninsula Town Center, abruptly closed its doors on June 17.

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Former NFL scout Tommy Reamon Jr. promotes hometown pride through store at Newport News mall

June 26, 2024 at 10:50 a.m.

Tommy Reamon Jr. launched a clothing brand called City On My Chest and opened a store in Patrick Henry Mall. He also expanded his community involvement by launching a nonprofit...

Now, the family business is busy auctioning off items for commercial growers, including the greenhouses, numerous plant carts and hanging basket display racks, pallets, industrial storage tanks, and other equipment through SecondBloomAuctions.com.

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White’s Old Mill Garden Center in Chesapeake closes despite family’s efforts to keep it flourishing

June 26, 2024 at 2:47 p.m.

Now, the family business is busy auctioning off items for commercial growers, including the greenhouses, numerous plant carts and hanging basket display racks, pallets, industrial storage tanks, and other equipment...

Steve DuBrueler, founder and CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier, said there has been a surge in scams involving vacant properties.

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Don’t fall for this scam using vacant properties to target renters and homebuyers, expert warns

June 26, 2024 at 11:54 a.m.

Steve DuBrueler, founder and CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier, said there has been a surge in scams involving vacant properties.

Fairfield Shopping Center in Virginia Beach was bought by Crosland Southeast, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based development company in 2019. By the time Crosland completes its roughly $2 million redevelopment, there will be about 180,000 square feet of retail space available for lease.

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Here’s what’s next for Virginia Beach’s Fairfield Shopping Center after demolition

June 19, 2024 at 5:07 p.m.

Fairfield Shopping Center in Virginia Beach was bought by Crosland Southeast, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based development company in 2019. By the time Crosland completes its roughly $2 million redevelopment, there...

Virginia Breeze bus line's fifth route, known as Tidewater Current, will offer two-way transport on Interstate 64 from Virginia Beach to Harrisonburg. The route, once operational next year, will run 365 days a year.

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Virginia Breeze bus line set to run from Virginia Beach to Shenandoah Valley

June 19, 2024 at 3:06 p.m.

Virginia Breeze bus line's fifth route, known as Tidewater Current, will offer two-way transport on Interstate 64 from Virginia Beach to Harrisonburg. The route, once operational next year, will run...

A "Sale Pending" flag sits on a "For Sale" sign.

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VA loan borrowers can pay real estate agent fees temporarily, department says, amid settlement

June 19, 2024 at 2:48 p.m.

The Department of Veterans Affairs released a circular on June 11 temporarily allowing veterans using VA home loan benefits to pay for their real estate agent's commission or fees starting...

Owner Phyllis "Teet" Waddell said it became too much to continue operations following building upkeep issues and other problems.

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Popular hangout, Beach Barracuda’s Grill, closes in Virginia Beach

June 12, 2024 at 10:48 a.m.

Owner Phyllis "Teet" Waddell said it became too much to continue operations following building upkeep issues and other problems.

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