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Less Guesswork for the People You Love

Before the holiday calendar fills up, a little attention to your family’s plans can make life easier for the people who matter most.

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Could Your Business Run Without You?

A clear plan for decisions, information and responsibilities can help your company keep moving when the owner steps away.

Allegra Milisitz, Business Development at Fortis Title & Escrow

From Contract to Keys: What Buyers Should Know About Closing

Allegra Milisitz of Fortis Title & Escrow shares a practical checklist for a smoother closing and an easier move.

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164 Homes for Norfolk: TowneBank’s Role in Market Heights

Market Heights opened in Norfolk in June 2023 with 164 affordable apartments. Explore TowneBank’s investment and lending role in the Lawson development.

City Council Makes the Right Call on Virginia Beach National

Public golf, renewed investment and more opportunities for homeownership explain why Council’s decision on Virginia Beach National deserves support. Commentary by John Milisitz.

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Orca AI Defense opens its first U.S. office in Virginia Beach

The local office connects a maritime AI business with the region’s defense and port community.

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Inside Westminster’s 226-apartment Bay Tower expansion

Westminster-Canterbury’s expansion connects housing, services and the changing needs of long-term residents.

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Virginia’s supplier expo returns to the Beach

Forum2026 and Supplier Connect offer different ways to participate. Here is what business owners should compare.

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State of the Region: questions for October 6

Growth, defense, tourism, the port and housing are on the program. The useful question is what they mean for your own decisions.

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