Inside Business creates its annual Power List to showcase who's who in terms of moving the needle for the economy in Hampton Roads, whether they be the decision-makers, the influencers and even some working behind the scenes.
Some in the industry expected lobbying spending to level out ahead of the midterms and after numerous pandemic relief bills and the initial burst that a new administration provides.
Discussions about a possible merger between ODU and EVMS have been fraught in recent years. On Friday, Sentara CEO Howard Kern said officials were able to overcome the conflicts by focusing on the community’s needs for workforce development and improved health outcomes.