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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.
Two new Pizza Huts, one in York County and the other in Newport News, will offer free pizzas for a year to the first 25 customers in line on Nov. 4 and Nov. 18, respectively.
Seven startups, all part of 757 Accelerate's fifth cohort, will share details about their budding businesses at the annual community pitch event from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 3 at Norfolk's Granby Theater.
Jim Weigl started Blue Box Auction Gallery after his other business, Virginia Toy and Novelty Co., was temporarily halted in 2020 because of the pandemic.
Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach Town Center launched its Z Artist Membership Program to bring artists of all different levels and experiences together in an effort to cultivate a pool of local creativity.
Ray Mattes joined the Retail Alliance in 1984 as a manager trainee. He worked his way up the company ladder and became its CEO and president 12 years ago. Mattes will retire in February.
The three-day conference, Nov. 1-3 in downtown Norfolk, will include more than 60 presenters, food from 30 local restaurants, music, art and networking.