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Tour lands in Norfolk

Local tech firm, xTuple, will host Startup Virginia, a campaign to engage entrepreneurs, Wednesday, Nov. 28, at its offices at 119 West York Street in Norfolk, from 5pm to 7:30pm.

Call Missy Schmidt at 757.461.3022 for more information.

Startup America, the umbrella organization for Startup Virginia,  is doing a road tour of Virginia and will stop in six Virginia cities from Nov. 26-30.

The campaign to engage small businesses and entrepreneurs has scheduled stops in  Charlottesville, Blacksburg, Roanoke, Richmond, Norfolk and Arlington. See more at

Or follow the tour’s Tweets at #startupvatour hashtag.

Deciding the city’s future
Attention Norfolk residents.
The city’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the city’s comprehensive plan December 13, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 11th Floor, City Hall Building.

Dubbed plaNorfolk2030, it will replace the General Plan of Norfolk, 1992.

Expect major changes, such as splitting the city into three planning districts: 1) urban; 2) downtown; 3) suburban.

The division could affect your property values, so attend and make your voice heard.

Admire her verve

When stores selling new, as well as used, books are becoming extinct, Lynn Howard wants to open a store at W. 115 21^st Street to sell used books and “media entertainment.” The store will be adjacent to Speedy Auto Service and Coastal Chiropractic. The Planning Commission will hear her request for a special exception to operate the store at the Commission’s meeting Dec. 13.

Virginia Beach

City Council – Selected Topics. 3pm.  
It’s your town and your news.  

Presentations:

Rear Admiral Richard Dunleavy, Chair of the Military Economic Development Advisory Committee, will deliver the organization’s annual report.

Al Hutchinson, Vice President – Convention Sales and Marketing of the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, will highlight possible new business opportunities related to the proposed arena.  

Ordinances and resolutions:

Authorization the use of all reasonable efforts to Ssupporgtt the financing and development of the Tide Light Rail into Virginia Beach

Planning

Mount Olympus Fitness LLC/Great Neck Shopping Center LLC is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for indoor commercial recreation and gymnasium at 2116 Great Neck Square Shopping Center. The Planning Commission recommends approval.