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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.

All of the staff at Stripers Waterside in Norfolk were abruptly told on Sept. 1 by management that they were being let go, workers said. The business confirmed in a news release the restaurant is closed temporarily and the goal is to reopen as soon as possible.

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Stripers Waterside abruptly closed and staff were told they’re out of a job. The restaurant says it’s remodeling amid ‘ongoing investigation’

September 6, 2024 at 3:33 p.m.

All of the staff at Stripers Waterside in Norfolk were abruptly told on Sept. 1 by management that they were being let go, workers said. The business confirmed in a...

While other banks are closing branches in the region, Chase Bank and Dollar Bank see opportunity in Hampton Roads.

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Chase, Dollar Bank expand while others consolidate or ditch branches in Hampton Roads

September 5, 2024 at 7:20 a.m.

While other banks are closing branches in the region, Chase Bank and Dollar Bank see opportunity in Hampton Roads.

“If we really want to grow businesses, households and communities, we have to get women more comfortable with talking about money,” said Angela Reddix, founder of the RRFund Wealth Accelerator.

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Norfolk entrepreneur launches yearlong program to boost women’s financial health and power

September 4, 2024 at 3:33 p.m.

“If we really want to grow businesses, households and communities, we have to get women more comfortable with talking about money,” said Angela Reddix, founder of the RRFund Wealth Accelerator.

In Hampton Roads, the Federal Reserve's interactive dashboard map shows that the southern parts of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk are all banking deserts with the nearest branches from 2 to 9 miles away.

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Some Hampton Roads communities in banking deserts amid changing retail landscape

September 4, 2024 at 3:15 p.m.

In Hampton Roads, the Federal Reserve's interactive dashboard map shows that the southern parts of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Suffolk are all banking deserts with the nearest branches from 2...

Donna and Deborah Taylor created a line of sleepwear made from viscose bamboo to help women dealing with night sweats. Each of the sleepwear sets includes a matching bonnet.

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No more night sweats: Suffolk sisters launch breathable, fashionable sleepwear

August 28, 2024 at 6:16 p.m.

Donna and Deborah Taylor created a line of sleepwear made from viscose bamboo to help women dealing with night sweats. Each of the sleepwear sets includes a matching bonnet.

Almost 16 months after the tornado — with winds up to 150 miles per hour that decimated homes, demolished vehicles and downed mature trees in the Great Neck area — frustrated homeowners attended a town hall meeting organized by Virginia Beach Sen. Bill DeSteph.

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Virginia Beach homeowners affected by 2023 tornado voice concerns dealing with insurance companies

August 28, 2024 at 3:09 p.m.

Almost 16 months after the tornado — with winds up to 150 miles per hour that decimated homes, demolished vehicles and downed mature trees in the Great Neck area —...

CEO John Stein said The Neighborhood Harvest will still provide meals to older adults through Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia and Jewish Family Service.

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Suffolk-based Neighborhood Harvest suspends its produce home delivery service

August 20, 2024 at 5:06 p.m.

CEO John Stein said The Neighborhood Harvest will still provide meals to older adults through Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia and Jewish Family Service.

Morphix’s latest product, within its SafeAir product line, is a color-changing badge that helps to detect a toxic by-product of Teflon.

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Virginia Beach tech company’s color-changing badge detects manufacturing dangers to protect workers

August 21, 2024 at 11:53 a.m.

Morphix’s latest product, within its SafeAir product line, is a color-changing badge that helps to detect a toxic by-product of Teflon.

More than 20,000 runners and spectators from all 50 states and 16 countries were in attendance for this year's Shamrock Marathon in March, organizers said. That event alone brought in $22 million in economic impact to the city of Virginia Beach.

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Virginia Beach-based J&A Racing’s events attract millions in tourism dollars for city’s economy, organizers say

August 14, 2024 at 3:35 p.m.

More than 20,000 runners and spectators from all 50 states and 16 countries were in attendance for this year's Shamrock Marathon in March, organizers said. That event alone brought in...

Inside Business interviewed five of this year’s Top Workplaces to learn about their culture of giving and how they are making a difference within Hampton Roads.

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Inside Business Top Workplaces 2024: Culture of giving benefits workforce, culture and community

August 12, 2024 at 6:10 a.m.

Inside Business interviewed five of this year’s Top Workplaces to learn about their culture of giving and how they are making a difference within Hampton Roads.

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