The survey distributed via email and social media asked, “Do you support light rail expansion into Virginia Beach?” And 92.5 percent of 361 respondents said yes, according to a news release. Read more…
March 28, 2016
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Alejandro J. Medina
Hampton Roads young professionals support light rail expansion, survey says
March 25, 2016
BY
Alejandro J. Medina
Hampton Roads young professionals group overwhelmingly supports light rail
A young group of professionals in Hampton Roads is officially endorsing the light rail extension to the Virginia Beach Town Center.
Nearly 93 percent of the members of tHRive support the project, according to an informal online survey conducted March 19. The survey, which asked, “Do you support light rail expansion into Virginia Beach?,” was sent by email and social media to the group’s 1,172 members, and 361 responded. Read more…
March 23, 2016
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Alejandro J. Medina
Working Women and Wine BLR
Fifty women came together for tHRive’s “Working Women and Wine” on March 21. This sold out event allowed attendees to meet like-minded people with the same struggles and ambitions, and gain insight on how to successfully balance work and home life.
Moderated by tHRive’s event chair, Lauren Bland, this panel discussion included Amanda Jarratt, President & CEO of Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc.; Monique Adams, Executive Director of Angels 757; Donna Allen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Visit Norfolk; and Sharon Fanto, Vice President of Cox Media. The panelists shared who their mentors were and how they have used their networks to advance in their careers. They offered up unique tips and tricks to managing motherhood and work, and shared how they schedule time for themselves during the week.
The discussion lasted some 45 minutes and then was open to 15 minutes of questions. The panelists and attendees stuck around afterward laughing and sharing stories.
tHRive would like to extend a huge thank you to Bluebird’s Garage for hosting the event in their thoughtfully curated studio and to Green Cat Juice Bar and Market for catering.
March 23, 2016
BY
Alejandro J. Medina
tHRive Supports Light Rail to Town Center
tHRive, the young professionals organization of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, conducted a poll on light rail which was completed on Saturday, March 19, 2016. This survey was distributed to members via tHRive’s email and social media pages and cut straight to the point asking, “Do you support light rail expansion into Virginia Beach?” The response was an overwhelming 92.52% “Yes, I support the expansion.”
“tHRive has heard from its members and can officially take a stance for the expansion of light rail,” said Julia Rust, Chair of tHRive. “Our region is taking steps to create a better tomorrow and bringing light rail to Virginia Beach will be a huge step towards improving the region’s infrastructure. Extending across city borders establishes sustainable strategic growth initiatives, will enhance our quality of life and is one step closer to regionalism, all of which will benefit Millennials.”
The poll was administered on tHRive’s website. It included 361 respondents from tHRive’s current pool of 1,172 members. The results yielded a 2.97% confidence interval at a 99% confidence level.
tHRivemembership is free and open to young professionals ages 21 to 39. Visit www.YPtHRive.org to join.
About tHRive
tHRive is a program of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce created by a small group of diverse young professionals all driven to provide a platform to advance and empower young professionals in our region. tHRive has numerous signature events throughout the year and various monthly events spread across the region. These events will promote an attractive and dynamic community by engaging in the development of the region, and will focus on tHRive’s three main goals: Professional Development, Cultivating Relationships, and Community Engagement. Visit www.YPtHRive.org. Like us on Facebook at YPtHRive and follow us on Twitter @YPtHRive.
tHRive thanks its sponsors: Virginia Natural Gas (Platinum); Franklin Business Incubator, GEICO, Lingerfelt Commonwealth Partners (Gold); Young Veterans Brewing Company and Hampton Roads Sports Commission (Silver).
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March 7, 2016
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Alejandro J. Medina
The Virginian-Pilot Runs tHRive Article
On March 6th, 2016 The Virginian-Pilot ran an article written by Julia Rust and the tHRive leadership. The article goes on to speak about how millennials need to cross the regional borders to further the long term goals of Hampton Roads. Read the full article…
March 1, 2016
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Alejandro J. Medina
tHRive in Virginia Business Magazine
Virginia Business Magazine recently featured an article entitled “A big league move?” The article went on to speak about the mega-region from Richmond to Hampton Roads. tHRive Business Leader Roundtable speaker, Tom Frantz, was featured in the article along with a quote from tHRive Chair Julia Rust. Read the full article…
