Virginia Eye Consultants of Norfolk was named the Small Business of the Year by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce last week and now goes on to compete for Small Business of the Year at the state level. The practice, which started in 1963, specializes in eye surgery and has grown by 20 percent in the past year. With 90 employees, the business at 241 Corporate Blvd. is managed by Karen J. Spencer, chief e ...

Russell and Audrey Smith started Russell’s Heating & Cooling in 1977. Their son, Buddy Smith, now president says, “I absolutely feel like the luckiest person to get up every day and work alongside an incredible team of people who are committed to the same goal – extraordinary service and company growth.” Russell’s Heating & Cooling has grown 12% in the past year. Yesterday, May 18, 2011, Buddy, alon ...