STRIDES
SIMON NORFOLK PREMIUM OUTLETS - opened in June 2017 with fanfare for the $75 million investment. The 332,000 SF center brought 800 jobs. Project will include a public park on Lake Wright
IKEA GROUNDBREAKING - the groundbreaking of IKEA in November 2017 started construction of the 331,000 SF store. The $75 million investment will be completed in 2019; 350 permanent jobs
BIKE LOOP PROJECT - has the goal of promoting safe, healthy and inclusive neighborhoods
GLOW RIDE II - May is Norfolk Bike Month. More than 550 riders gathered in the NEON for an organized ride facilitated by the Norfolk Bicycling and Pedestrian Trails Commission and Recreation and Parks and Open Space
NORTHAMPTON AREA - tourists and residents alike to be drawn to this premier shopping destination which is being transformed. Nestled near the airport, beaches, I-264 and more
ADP - expects to grow to 2,000 associates by this time next year. ADP Norfolk is one of five centers nationwide where a number of ADP’s business units are co-located
NORFOLK WORKS - the Norfolk Works office is located at 100 Bank Street and is open M-F from 9am-1pm. The office serves walk-ins and provides training as well as space for employer needs. Assistance is available for job search and resume writing as well
I-64/I-264 RAMP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - this $158 million project is to be complete in 2019. It includes a new flyover ramp, a new C-D road, second exit lane and ramp widening
KAYAK - Nauticus provides an urban kayaking program in the summer which allows sunset and guided tours
BIKE SHARE - Zagster is setting up shop in Norfolk with bikes and stations. Future plans call for 150 bikes and more than 30 stations
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