Chesapeake, Virginia

Staples Celebrates Teachers by Honoring the 2022 Thank A Teacher Contest Winners

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
Office Products, Other Education, Retail, Specialty, Education, Student, Morgan Park High School, Tippecanoe School Corporation, Recycling, Learning store, Parent, Travel, Gratitude, Staples, GA, Technology, Chesapeake, Virginia, Learning, Program, Royal Palm Beach, Florida, Tutoring, Weaving, Office Products, Other Education, Retail, Specialty, Education

Staples today announced winners of the fourth-annual Thank A Teacher Contest, which aims to give parents, students, supporters, and fellow teachers a platform to recognize an outstanding teacher who has made a positive impact inside and outside of the classroom.

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  • Staples today announced winners of the fourth-annual Thank A Teacher Contest, which aims to give parents, students, supporters, and fellow teachers a platform to recognize an outstanding teacher who has made a positive impact inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Were thrilled to be recognizing some outstanding teachers through the Thank A Teacher Contest, helping them to outfit their classrooms with everything they need for the year, said Marshall Warkentin, Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer, Staples US Retail.
  • Staples awarded $5,000 in Staples Gift Cards to each winning teachers school to restock essential supplies for their classrooms.
  • This past July, Staples encouraged parents, students, and supporters to nominate their teachers by sharing their personal stories of thanks and appreciation.

Norfolk Area Treatment Plant Upgrades Cited in National Engineering Competition

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Geography of the United States, Mid-Atlantic states, Regions of the United States, Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Charleroi, Chesapeake, Virginia, Chesapeake Bay, Sanitation, Hampton Roads

A $161 million upgrade to this pioneering wastewater treatment facility redoubles the Hampton Roads Sanitation Districts efforts to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

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  • A $161 million upgrade to this pioneering wastewater treatment facility redoubles the Hampton Roads Sanitation Districts efforts to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
  • The project was among a record 203 entries in last years EEA Awards representing engineering excellence from throughout the nation and the world.
  • Award criteria focused on uniqueness and originality, technical innovation, social and economic value, and generating excitement for the engineering profession.
  • Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., ACEC is a national federation of 52 state and regional organizations.

MPT presents 16th annual Chesapeake Bay Week® April 19 - 25

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Mid-Atlantic states, Chesapeake Bay, Intracoastal Waterway, Regions of the United States, Chesapeake, Virginia, Ships, Chesapeake

The cornerstone of this years Chesapeake Bay Week is the premiere of the MPT production, Chesapeake Beacons.

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  • The cornerstone of this years Chesapeake Bay Week is the premiere of the MPT production, Chesapeake Beacons.
  • MPTs annual Chesapeake Bay Week is a unique broadcasting initiative and part of the statewide public TV networks ongoing commitment to celebrating the bay and examining critical issues faced by communities throughout the Chesapeake region.
  • The cornerstone of this years Chesapeake Bay Week is the premiere of the MPT production, Chesapeake Beacons.
  • MPTs annual Chesapeake Bay Week is a unique broadcasting initiative and part of the statewide public TV networks ongoing commitment to celebrating the bay and examining critical issues faced by communities throughout the Chesapeake region.

Dollar Tree & Family Dollar to Hire 25,000 Associates

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Friday, March 20, 2020
Discount, Variety, Retail, Professional services, Human resources, Convenience store, Variety stores, Retailers, Retailing, Chesapeake, Virginia, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar

Positions in the Companys 24 distribution centers include order fillers, equipment operators, and warehouse associates.

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  • Positions in the Companys 24 distribution centers include order fillers, equipment operators, and warehouse associates.
  • Along with a total rewards package, the Company continues its commitment to ongoing training and talent development.
  • Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, operated 15,288 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces as of February 1, 2020.
  • Stores operate under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada.

Hampton Roads Alliance Announced Amazon Plans to Build Two State-of-the-Art Operations Facilities in Hampton Roads, Virginia to Create 1,500 New Jobs

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Geography of Virginia, James River, Geography of the United States, Regions of the United States, Hampton, Virginia, Chesapeake, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, Hampton, Transportation in Hampton Roads, Hampton Roads

NORFOLK, Va., March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (the Alliance) is pleased to announce that Amazon will create two new state-of-the-art operations facilities in the Hampton Roads region for a total of 1,500 new jobs.

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  • NORFOLK, Va., March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (the Alliance) is pleased to announce that Amazon will create two new state-of-the-art operations facilities in the Hampton Roads region for a total of 1,500 new jobs.
  • Amazon plans to create a total of 1,500 direct jobs which will add 1,650 additional indirect jobs, resulting in an estimated $549.6 million impact on Hampton Roads' Gross Regional Product (GRP).
  • We celebrate the addition of two new, high-tech facilities in Suffolk and Chesapeake that will positively benefit the entire Hampton Roads region."
  • About the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance:
    The Alliance is the leading regional economic development organization for the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.

SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Continues Investigating Dollar Tree, Inc.’s Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties – DLTR

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Legal, Professional services, Variety stores, Business law, Corporate law, Chesapeake, Virginia, Dollar Tree, Law, Business, Board of directors, Fiduciary, Articles

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (Scott+Scott), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, continues investigating certain directors and officers of Dollar Tree, Inc. (Dollar Tree) (NASDAQ: DLTR) for breaching their fiduciary duties to Dollar Tree and its shareholders.

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  • Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (Scott+Scott), an international securities and consumer rights litigation firm, continues investigating certain directors and officers of Dollar Tree, Inc. (Dollar Tree) (NASDAQ: DLTR) for breaching their fiduciary duties to Dollar Tree and its shareholders.
  • If you are a Dollar Tree shareholder, you may contact attorney Joe Pettigrew for additional information toll-free at 844-818-6982 or [email protected] .
  • Scott+Scott is investigating whether members of Dollar Trees board of directors caused or allowed Dollar Tree to operate in an unlawful or otherwise improper fashion, causing damage to Dollar Tree and its shareholders.
  • If you are a Dollar Tree shareholder, you may have legal claims against Dollar Trees directors and officers.

Open Road Integrated Media's Deals Month Features Daily Deals and Deep Discounts on Buzzworthy Books

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Monday, November 25, 2019
Chesapeake, Virginia, Deals, Retailers, Retailing

The deals included below and many more will be available on various dates and timesbetween November 22 and December.

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  • The deals included below and many more will be available on various dates and timesbetween November 22 and December.
  • Visit https://earlybirdbooks.com/best-ebook-deals or sign up for the Early Bird Books newsletter to get alerts on deals for your favorite authors and titles.
  • https://earlybirdbooks.com/
    Special release of The Murder Chronicles Bundle: All 6 episodes of this solve-it-yourself mystery package for $30 (75% off the original price).
  • Visit https://creepycrate.store/collections/products for all our Collections:
    Hoopla is running seasonal, thematic ebook promotions throughout the month including Bedtime Stories, Fall Cooking Inspiration, Kids' Thanksgiving, and Holiday Romance.

CE Rental, Inc. Announces Recapitalization of Distinctive Event Rentals in Chesapeake, VA

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Friday, November 15, 2019
Entertainment, Retail, Restaurant, Bar, Other Retail, General Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Geography of Virginia, Geography of the United States, Virginia, Newport News, Virginia, Hampton Roads, Chesapeake, Virginia, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, Newport News station

CE Rental, Inc. (CE Rental), headquartered in Raleigh, NC, announced the recapitalization of Distinctive Event Rentals in Chesapeake, VA.

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  • CE Rental, Inc. (CE Rental), headquartered in Raleigh, NC, announced the recapitalization of Distinctive Event Rentals in Chesapeake, VA.
  • Serving the Hampton Roads region including Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and beyond, Distinctive Event Rentals is known as the premier provider of corporate and social special event rentals.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191115005431/en/
    Distinctive Event Rentals in Chesapeake, VA (Photo: Business Wire)
    Distinctive Event Rentals is the trusted partner for the regions top caterers, event planners, resorts, venues, and event professionals.
  • We are enthusiastic about the immediate synergies created between our existing event rental locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Distinctive Event Rentals team, said Bob Marshall, CEO at CE Rental.

Dollar Tree, Inc. to Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Retail, Discount, Variety, Convenience store, Variety stores, Chesapeake, Virginia, Dollar Tree, Finance, NASDAQ, Dollar coin, Economy of the United States, Investment

Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, will host its conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2019.

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Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America's leading operator of discount variety stores, will host its conference call for investors and analysts to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2019.

Dollar Tree Takes Important Step Toward Addressing Toxic Chemicals In Products, Reports Campaign for Healthier Solutions

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
RTT, Chesapeake, Virginia, Dollar Tree, Breast cancer, Cancer

They were joined by national public health and product safety organizations in celebrating this progress.

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  • They were joined by national public health and product safety organizations in celebrating this progress.
  • "Poor families and average Americans, many of whom shop at Dollar Tree for food and products, have good reason to celebrate Dollar Tree's decision to join the Chemical Footprint Project," said Jose Bravo, National Coordinator of the Campaign for Healthier Solutions.
  • "Everyone has a role to play in preventing Breast Cancer," said Janet Nudelman, Director of Program and Policy at Breast Cancer Prevention Partners.
  • "Thank you Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. for becoming a part of the solutionand raising a new high bar for the nation's other discount retailersby joining the Chemical Footprint Project."