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Dominion Enterprises CIO Gives Back To Local Tech Startups

2012-04-27 23:03:51

Dominion Enterprises CIO Joe Fuller has been selected to participate as a judge in Start Norfolk, an April 27-29 event designed to recognize and support local entrepreneurs as they launch new businesses. (PRWEB) April 27, 2012 Dominion Enterprises CIO Joe Fuller has been selected to participate as a judge in Start Norfolk, an April 27-29 event designed to recognize and support local entrepreneurs as they launch new businesses. The weekend event brings together individuals with diverse...

Cox Communications Hosts Interactive Event at Peninsula Town Center

2012-04-26 06:27:33

HAMPTON ROADS, Va., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: Two-dimensional 16ft x 16ft original artwork placed on the floor of the mall creates a 3-D illusion that viewers can "stand in" to interact with the artwork for photographs. Visitors on the event day can also enjoy free face- painting, win prizes and learn about Cox Communications products and services. WHEN: Saturday, April 28th from...

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation To Host Conference Call To Review Financial Results For First Quarter 2012

2012-04-23 06:23:53

DOVER, Del., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) will host a conference call on Friday, May 4, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. ET to discuss the Company's financial results for the first quarter 2012. The first quarter 2012 earnings press release will be issued on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, before the market opens. To participate in this call, dial 866.821.5457 and reference Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's 2012 First Quarter Financial Results Conference...

Cox Communications Receives Distinguished Merit Citation at 48th Annual Humanitarian Awards Program

2012-03-28 02:22:23

CHESAPEAKE, Va., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, March 29, Cox Communications will be presented with a Distinguished Merit Citation from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) organization. This presentation will occur at VCIC's 48th Annual Humanitarian Awards program to be held at the Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main Strfaeet in Norfolk, and begins at 6:30 p.m. Cox received this recognition from VCIC for the company's diversity engagement practices in...

RNHomeRehabTherapy.com Makes Healing Convenient and Cost-Effective

2012-03-23 06:22:30

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia-based Internet Company, Beach Front Ventures Incorporated, today announced a new online store for patients seeking competitively priced exercise and strength building products for rehabilitation therapy: www.RNHomeRehabTherapy.com. The new online store at www.RNHomeRehabTherapy.com sells a variety of rehabilitation equipment including but not limited to: agility ladders, balance items, bands, cones, fitness balls, heart...

High School Robotics Teams Head to Richmond For Regional Tournament

2012-03-14 13:52:00

HAMPTON, Va., March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thousands of budding engineers who share a passion for robots will gather in Richmond this week for the Virginia Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The competition is an engineering challenge for high school students ages 14-18. Teams of students worked closely with teachers and volunteer mentors for six weeks to design, build, program and test a robot. Teams from...

NASA Brings Excitement of STEM to Teachers in Charlotte, N.C.

2012-02-24 10:37:00

HAMPTON, Va., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA is hosting a series of workshops in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 28 - March 1, to help answer the question of how to get kids interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The NASA STEM Educator Workshop Series is sponsored by NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va., and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. This is the fourth year that NASA has...

SteelMaster Celebrates 30 Years and Makes “Hampton Roads’ Roaring 20”

2012-02-20 13:00:00

SteelMaster Buildings celebrates 30 years as the leading manufacturer of steel pre-fabricated arched buildings. Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) February 20, 2012 SteelMaster Buildings will be celebrating its 30-year anniversary in February. SteelMaster is well-known as the leading manufacturer of steel and metal pre-fabricated arched buildings. SteelMaster has merely scratched the surface of their steel building market and future. According to Inside Business Magazine, SteelMaster is amongst...

Norfolk Southern Foundation Increases Charitable Giving in 2011; Plans Expanded Support for Human Services, Environmental Programs in 2012

2012-02-10 13:41:00

NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Norfolk Southern Foundation, the charitable giving affiliate of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC), announced today that it awarded nearly $6.2 million in grants during 2011 to nonprofit, charitable organizations, an 11 percent increase over 2010. "At Norfolk Southern we believe that service includes serving the communities where we operate our trains and where our employees live and work in addition to providing safe...

Cox and CTDI Hold Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting For New Facility in Chesapeake, VA, on Feb. 8

2012-02-08 06:00:00

CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications and Communications Test Design Inc. (CTDI) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of a new, 72,000 square foot distribution center on February 8, 2012. The program and tour will begin at 9:30 a.m.; the facility is located at 2601 Indian River Rd., in Chesapeake, VA. "Our relationship with CTDI is a great partnership. We have a long-term agreement with CTDI to assist us with our supply...