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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.

Along with the standard benefits companies afford employees, some Hampton Roads businesses go above and beyond by offering unique perks to their workers.

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Inside Business Top Workplaces 2024: These Hampton Roads companies find success with unique employee perks

August 12, 2024 at 6:05 a.m.

Along with the standard benefits companies afford employees, some Hampton Roads businesses go above and beyond by offering unique perks to their workers.

Known to many as the Boss Hog, William R. "Big Billy" Malbon Jr., the patriarch of the Malbon family in Virginia Beach, died at 98.

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Renowned hog farmer and family patriarch William R. “Big Billy” Malbon Jr. left his mark on Virginia Beach

August 11, 2024 at 12:26 p.m.

Known to many as the Boss Hog, William R. "Big Billy" Malbon Jr., the patriarch of the Malbon family in Virginia Beach, died at 98.

With about 250 employees and 15 offices throughout the U.S., Divaris Real Estate keeps its pulse on the commercial real estate industry in Hampton Roads and beyond.

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Divaris Real Estate celebrates 50 years: From South Africa to the center of Hampton Roads retail

July 18, 2024 at 10:50 a.m.

With about 250 employees and 15 offices throughout the U.S., Divaris Real Estate keeps its pulse on the commercial real estate industry in Hampton Roads and beyond.

The 3.4-acre site in the Phoebus section of Hampton had been where wild-caught scallops, shrimp, oysters and other seafood arrived for processing and packing at Wanchese Fish Co. for decades.

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Hampton waterfront property, formerly Wanchese Fish site, on the market for $4 million

July 17, 2024 at 4:21 p.m.

The 3.4-acre site in the Phoebus section of Hampton had been where wild-caught scallops, shrimp, oysters and other seafood arrived for processing and packing at Wanchese Fish Co. for decades.

“Our facility is not about rich people with jets; our facility is servicing people in need, both financial and medical and fostering increased employment,” Steve Fox, owner of Hampton Roads Executive Airport, said.

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Hampton Roads Executive Airport continues expansion to attract startups in new technology

July 17, 2024 at 4:42 p.m.

“Our facility is not about rich people with jets; our facility is servicing people in need, both financial and medical and fostering increased employment,” Steve Fox, owner of Hampton Roads...

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Inside Business Top Workplaces 2024: These Hampton Roads companies find success with unique employee perks

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Renowned hog farmer and family patriarch William R. “Big Billy” Malbon Jr. left his mark on Virginia Beach

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Divaris Real Estate celebrates 50 years: From South Africa to the center of Hampton Roads retail

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Hampton waterfront property, formerly Wanchese Fish site, on the market for $4 million

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Hampton Roads Executive Airport continues expansion to attract startups in new technology

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ODU office helps students find housing, other resources so they can say yes to internships

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Less than 1 year after opening, District Apizza in Norfolk bakes its last pizza and closes shop

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

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

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