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Armada Hoffler Announces Appointment of F. Blair Wimbush to the Company’s Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) announced that F. Blair Wimbush has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada Hoffler (NYSE: AHH) announced that F. Blair Wimbush has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Blair to our esteemed Board of Directors,” stated Lou Haddad, Chief Executive Officer at Armada Hoffler.
  • “His wealth of experience and profound insights align perfectly with our strategic vision.
  • He attended the Norfolk Southern Management Development Program, Duke University Fuqua School of Business and completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

Skanska providing upgrades to Norfolk International Terminal in Virginia, USA, for USD 59M, about SEK 610M

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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STOCKHOLM, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska, in a joint venture with McLean Contracting Company, has signed a contract with The Port of Virginia to provide upgrades to the Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.

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  • STOCKHOLM, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska, in a joint venture with McLean Contracting Company, has signed a contract with The Port of Virginia to provide upgrades to the Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Skanska will include its share of the contract worth USD 59M, about SEK 610M, in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2024.
  • The project enhances the terminal's infrastructure for the fifth largest container port in the United States.
  • For further information please contact:
    Jacob Birkeland, Head of media Relations and Public Affairs, Skanska AB, tel +46 76 870 75 51

Final Federal Approvals for Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Represent Another Major Milestone Towards Successful Project Completion

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) provided its final approval of CVOW's Construction and Operations Plan (COP), which authorizes construction offshore.

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  • The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) provided its final approval of CVOW's Construction and Operations Plan (COP), which authorizes construction offshore.
  • "Virginia is leading the way for offshore wind as we near the start of offshore construction for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind," said Bob Blue, Dominion Energy's chair, president, and chief executive officer.
  • "In an important step forward, we are thrilled to see the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project receive two major approvals that will place the nation's largest offshore wind farm right off the coast of Virginia," Senator Mark Warner, Senator Tim Kaine and Representative Bobby Scott said in a joint statement.
  • CVOW will consist of 176 turbines and three offshore substations in a nearly 113,000-acre lease area off the coast of Virginia Beach.

Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Achieves Another Major and On-time Milestone

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) received a favorable Record of Decision from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) received a favorable Record of Decision from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today.
  • This is the last major milestone before BOEM approves the Construction and Operations Plan, which authorizes construction to begin offshore.
  • "Receiving a favorable Record of Decision from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is a monumental achievement for Dominion Energy and the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind team.
  • More than 1,000 local jobs will be needed to support ongoing operations and maintenance of this facility after the project is commercial.

First Monopile Foundations for Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project Arrive at Portsmouth Marine Terminal

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project took one more step to starting construction when the first eight monopile foundations were safely offloaded at Portsmouth Marine Terminal, where they will be staged until installation of the 2.6-gigawatt project, enough electricity to power 660,000 homes, begins in the spring of 2024.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project took one more step to starting construction when the first eight monopile foundations were safely offloaded at Portsmouth Marine Terminal, where they will be staged until installation of the 2.6-gigawatt project, enough electricity to power 660,000 homes, begins in the spring of 2024.
  • "The delivery of the first foundations is further evidence that our Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project continues to move forward on time and on budget to provide reliable, affordable and increasingly clean energy to our customers," said Bob Blue, Dominion Energy's chair, president and chief executive officer.
  • "This regulated offshore wind project positions us, and the Commonwealth of Virginia, as leaders in the development of offshore wind and provides many benefits for our customers and local economies."
  • More than 1,000 local jobs will be needed to support ongoing operations and maintenance of this facility after the project is commercial.

Dominion Energy Advances Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project; Announces Federal Regulatory Agency Completes Environmental Analysis

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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The Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reflects feedback from Tribal Nations, ocean users, local communities, the offshore wind industry and other interested stakeholders, and analyzes potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures associated with CVOW's construction.

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  • The Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reflects feedback from Tribal Nations, ocean users, local communities, the offshore wind industry and other interested stakeholders, and analyzes potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures associated with CVOW's construction.
  • The Notice of Availability for the final EIS will publish in the Federal Register on Friday, September 29, 2023.
  • "The completion of CVOW's environmental review is another significant milestone to keep the project on time and on budget.
  • Dominion Energy is proposing to construct 176 14.7-megawatt wind turbines and three offshore substations in a 112,800-acre commercial lease area located 27 miles off the Virginia Beach coast.

ZEBOX-Supported ElectroTempo Partners With Port Of Virginia To Cut Emissions & Shrink Costs

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ElectroTempo, an emerging software leader for electric fleet charging networks, today announced a strategic partnership with The Port of Virginia®, one of North America's highest performing ports. Facilitated by ZEBOX, a global accelerator network of entrepreneurs, industry leaders and ecosystem experts focused on supply chain innovation, ElectroTempo's collaboration with The Port of Virginia will help the maritime logistics giant optimize vehicle electrification initiatives across a range of scenarios, heightening energy efficiency, cutting emissions, and driving down costs. 

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  • As of today, ZEBOX has supported the growth of more than 130 startups, including ElectroTempo, by uniting fresh-thinking founders with leading established enterprises.
  • ElectroTempo's partnership with The Port of Virginia — one of ZEBOX's US corporate partners — will harness the startup's innovative electrification analytics to inform and enhance infrastructure and operations strategies across the port's rapidly expanding EV charging network.
  • "Thanks to ZEBOX, we have an incredible opportunity to collaborate with The Port of Virginia, a real leader in the shipping and logistics space," said ElectroTempo CEO Ann Xu.
  • Committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2040, The Port of Virginia has significantly increased its electric vehicle count in recent years.

Certified Origins growth plans and investments in Virginia, USA

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified Origins is investing over $30M in the USA as part of a global expansion strategy.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified Origins is investing over $30M in the USA as part of a global expansion strategy.
  • From here we will be able to reach all our distribution centers, directly from our facility and the port, by truck and rail" said Nacho Nuez , Managing Director at Certified Origins in the USA.
  • The new bottling facility in the USA will bring opportunities to improve delivery options and new supply chain avenues to explore.
  • As a leading private-label olive oil company, Certified Origins mission is to contribute to people's enjoyment and health through good food.

TradePort Logistics, LLC Establishes Norfolk Presence

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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SAVANNAH, Ga., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TradePort Logistics, LLC, (TPL) a Savannah, GA based logistics services provider announced today that they have expanded into The Port of Virginia® by leasing a 335,000sf warehouse in the Norfolk area.

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  • SAVANNAH, Ga., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TradePort Logistics, LLC, (TPL) a Savannah, GA based logistics services provider announced today that they have expanded into The Port of Virginia® by leasing a 335,000sf warehouse in the Norfolk area.
  • "Virginia offers a prime location on the Eastern Seaboard and these modern terminals deliver premier service to shippers," said George Powers, President & CEO of TradePort.
  • "TradePort specializes in transloading for large retailers," added John Edwards, TradePort COO, "and we operate transload facilities in both Savannah and Charleston.
  • TradePort Transportaion, LLC, the company's port drayage entity, and TradePort Freight Brokers, LLC, the regional & long haul transportation offering, round out the company's suite of logistics and transportation services.

Aubrey L. Layne Jr. and J. Christopher Perry Join TowneBank Corporate Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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SUFFOLK, Va., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (Nasdaq: TOWN) is pleased to announce that the TowneBank Board of Directors has appointed Aubrey L. Layne, Jr. and J. Christopher Perry to its Corporate Board.

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  • SUFFOLK, Va., March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TowneBank (Nasdaq: TOWN) is pleased to announce that the TowneBank Board of Directors has appointed Aubrey L. Layne, Jr. and J. Christopher Perry to its Corporate Board.
  • In addition, Layne has been appointed to serve on the Norfolk regional board for TowneBank, and Perry has been appointed to serve on the Virginia Beach regional board for TowneBank.
  • He serves on the foundation board for An Achievable Dream and the board of commissioners for the Virginia Port Authority.
  • “TowneBank is honored to have both Aubrey and Chris join our Corporate Board of Directors,” said William I.