CoVa BIZ

04/28/2026

🥂 If you weren't able to attend last week's CoVaBIZ 175 Most Influential People event, then here's a recap. Special Thanks to Norfolk State University, Aurelia Williams, The Franklin Group, and our keynote speaker, Christy S. Coleman, and The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation.

Link to event reel at the end of the recap. Enjoy!

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04/06/2026

📢 Save the Date! You're invited to the 2026 Coastal Virginia Business Magazine (CoVaBIZ) 175 Most Influential People event on Thursday, April 23rd, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Founders Inn, Virginia Beach.❤️We're proud to announce that our keynote speaker for the evening is Christy S. Coleman, Executive Director, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. To purchase tickets visit: https://lnkd.in/eAfj5HSM

04/01/2026

🧯 The new issue of Coastal Virginia Business Magazine (CoVaBIZ) is now available in all its digital splendor!

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03/06/2026

Yesterday we gathered for the CoVaBIZ Powered By Women Luncheon, celebrating the incredible leaders shaping the future of Coastal Virginia.

From powerful stories and thoughtful conversations to inspiring insights on leadership, growth, and community impact, the afternoon was a reminder of the strength, innovation, and dedication of the women leading across our region.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a meaningful afternoon of connection, inspiration, and celebration.

03/03/2026

The Final Round For The 2026 CoVaBIZ Best of Business Awards Is Open!

Voting is now open from March 2 through March 20, and all vote totals have been reset to zero, giving every finalist a fresh start and an equal opportunity to claim the top spot in their category. Now it’s up to you. The businesses and professionals who receive the highest number of votes during this final round will be named our overall winners and featured in the August/September issue.

Cast your vote and help decide who earns this year’s Best of honors!
https://vote.covabizmag.com/

02/17/2026

⚖️ Are you struggling to keep up with the avalanche of thorny legal issues relating to AI? Then you'll want to check out this compelling and essential interview with Margaret Hu, Douglas Professor of Law, and Director of the Digital Democracy Lab, at William & Mary Law School. In our conversation, Hu covers constitutional law, fundamental rights, and policymaking in this challenging era. A must read.
https://lnkd.in/eCRfUsRk

02/05/2026

🚀Join with us in celebrating our 2026 Women on the Leading Edge honorees at the Coastal Virginia Business Magazine (CoVaBIZ), Powered by Women Luncheon ♀️ on March 5th at Harbor Club Waterside. Your opportunity to network, engage with our slate of inspiring panelists, and hear from our guest speaker, Dr. Anna Hickey, Dean, The Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business - Christopher Newport University.
https://lnkd.in/e3UbPzvj

02/02/2026

❤️ The Shiny New issue of Coastal Virginia Business Magazine (CoVaBIZ) is out in all its digital splendor:

- Our 2026 Women on the Leading Edge Honorees ♀️ Who are they ❔
- Riverside-Smithfield Hospital 🩺
- Plasser American Corporation 🚉
- Skanska 🏗️
- Retail Cannabis 😎
and much more...

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01/28/2026

✈️ Stepping out to attend today's Old Dominion University 2026 Economic Forecast. Thought it might be a good time to break out the spiffy Norfolk Airport Authority socks that I got at the Hampton Roads Chamber's Halloween Business Expo. Norfolk Int'l Airport has the best swag...

01/22/2026

We're excited to share with the CoVaBIZ community our annual celebration of women who are elevating our region through excellence and innovation in their spheres of expertise. Meet the business leaders, academics, entrepreneurs, and creatives we're honoring for 2026 in the Feb/Mar issue of Coastal Virginia Business Magazine (CoVaBIZ). Available soon. Stay tuned for information on an associated luncheon event on March 5th. 📅 Save the date!