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IBQ | PUBLISHER’S LETTER Fall 2017 Vol. 3 INFLUENCING PEOPLE, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY Mike Herron Publisher

Clay Barbour Executive Editor

Jennifer Fenner Creative Director

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Shea Alvis Production

few weekends ago, I took an impromptu trip out to San Diego to visit treasured friend Blitz Antlitz, a rugby teammate of mine. Coach Blitz looks like that fellow on the Mr. Clean detergent bottle, except he is bigger, and definitely fitter. I find him to be an inspirational figure. He has leveraged his huge yet humble personality into becoming a very effective personal conditioning specialist with a loyal following. I’d been missing him since he moved to the West Coast in pursuit of love, life and Carrie, now his wife. The trip was meant to be: The national rugby team of the USA (The Eagles) was taking on Canada in a Rugby World Cup qualifier, and San Diego, a place loaded with craft breweries, was the only major city in the country I hadn’t thoroughly explored. Plus, Blitz encouraged me several times to come for a visit. Life is a lot about relationships, and

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my friendship with Blitz is one I’ve long valued. I’ve gained a great deal of happiness in the company of friends like Blitz, and I never want to regret missing the opportunity to connect with such friends. Exploring new territory, whether physically or intellectually, is one of those experiences that stimulate us without much effort. Taking in an enjoyable read, which I hope IBQ is for you, is similar. We get to learn something new … we get to relax. Hopefully, you’ve been able to enjoy one of our previous issues this year. Maybe we’re beginning to feel like a companion too. Taking in meaningful information presented artfully in a high-quality format like this one makes reading much more pleasurable. We hope we too become a regular friend to visit and enjoy.

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NEW AND ENHANCED AIR SERVICE AT NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT • Allegiant introduces non-stop service to Tampa/St. Pete (eff October 4), Orlando-Sanford and Ft. Lauderdale (eff November 17) with twice-weekly service to each destination

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• American, Delta and United increasing capacity to major hub cities with larger regional jets and mainline aircraft Currently, American, Delta, Southwest and United offer 75 daily departures to 18 major airports. The high level of international gateway access provides one-stop capability to major cities worldwide. According to the FAA, Norfolk International Airport’s passenger activity is ranked in the top 15% of commercial service airports in the United States with over 3.2 million scheduled passengers served in 2016. Since 1938, Norfolk International Airport has been the region’s global gateway and will continue to proudly serve you as we prepare for the future. Visit TakeORF.com to see where we’ve landed.

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FALL 2017 VOL. 3

BIZ BUZZ

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A 50-year-old Virginia Beach leadership program continues to empower students well into adulthood.

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He (literally) wrote the book on leadership.

There is no “I” in “Work.”

Great places to build chemistry and let off steam.

‘Cause dressing right depends on where your job takes you.

He may have started small, but S.B. Ballard has left a big mark on our region.

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BUSINESS THRIVES, WE ALL SUCCEED.” Rob Shuford, Jr. President & CEO

Old Point is 100% committed to this community. We all live, work, and shop in Hampton Roads. We know your family. We know your business. You matter to us.

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The Power in You Ever notice how many of our work devices have a habit of running out of juice right around the time we do? There is now a solution for that. The nPowerPeg battery charger, made by Tremont Electric of Cleveland, uses our own kinetic energy to charge the battery we can use for our laptops and iPhones. It costs around $150, but that might be worth it to stop running out of power when you need it most.

Meetings SEPTEMBER 26 & OCTOBER 24 The Portsmouth Port and Industrial Commission, 8 a.m., Portsmouth City Hall.

OCTOBER 19 Chesapeake Economic Development Authority, 3 p.m., 676 Independence Parkway, Chesapeake.

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Job Fair OCTOBER 11

The Hipsters are Coming

Meet face-to-face with potential employers at this free hiring event. Businesses are hiring for sales, management, retail, education, government and more. Register online at www.therecruitingnetwork.net to receive a full list of employers expected to attend. Professional dress is required. Bring copies of your resume. The event runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oceanfront.

Well, well, well. Take that Nashville, Austin, Asheville and every other supposed hipster-millennial Mecca. Hampton Roads has beaten you all out as the place that young demo really wants to be. A think tank called the Urban Land Institute researched more than 50 areas to see which one did best among the 24-to-34 age group and turns out our area did the best with about 16 percent growth. We can only assume proliferation of man-buns has grown at a corresponding rate.

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Biz Books “Everybody Lies” Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a Harvard-trained economist (and former Google data guru) has published a new book that explores the uses of data from various online sources and the results are pretty wild. Don’t worry, this is no dry economic tome. Everybody Lies: Big Data, Little Data and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are will likely make you a little uncomfortable as it covers the connections between unemployment and porn, the fact that it matters little where you went to college and the unsettling fact that algorithms know us better than we like to think. Check it out.

The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is looking to engage local business leaders for an Inter-Regional Visit (IRV) to Nashville, Tennessee. The chamber selected Nashville because it believes our business community could learn some things from the music capital about economic development, workforce development and infrastructure. Topics that will be addressed during the three-day event include health care and biomedical research and there will be discussion with regional experts. The visit offers a chance to better learn how to develop our brand and sense of place. Participants will stay at the Hilton Nashville Downtown. To register, or for more information, go to HamptonRoadsChamber.com.

Burst that Glass Ceiling SEPTEMBER 28 A seminar on the evolving businesswoman is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Waterside District. Tickets are $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers. Susan Jacobs, vice president of human resources and administration for Newport News Shipbuilding - Huntington Ingalls Industries, will be the keynote speaker for the event, the goal of which is to offer insight on how successful women in the community maintain the work-life balance and how to fix the glass ceiling flaw in our community. To register, or for more information, go to HamptonrRoadsChamber.com.

Better Thinking With Coffee WEDNESDAYS Coffee, that sweet caffeinated nectar, can do so many things. Why not help you in business? Welcome to 1 Million Cups for Greater Williamsburg, a free weekly program that educates, engages and connects local entrepreneurs. The idea is solutions to problems are discovered over millions of cups of Joe. The meetings take place every Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Launchpad, 4345 New Town Avenue, Suite 200, Williamsburg. Doors open at 8:45 for networking. Visit www.1MillionCups.com/GreaterWilliamsburg to learn more.

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My MBA Was Made to Order On his path to becoming a Chick-ﬁl-A franchise owner, David Cheney ’05 sought an MBA program that combined his passion for business with his personal beliefs. He chose Regent University to learn strategic thinking and communication skills, as well as transformative leadership: “I apply those lessons every day, and now several of my employees are enrolled at Regent.” Join one of the nation’s leading Christian universities — and #4 Best Online MBA Program in Virginia.*

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Dr. William R. Harvey PRESIDENT OF HAMPTON UNIVERSIT Y AND AUTHOR OF “PRINCIPLES OF LE ADERSHIP” What is your idea of success? Setting goals, working hard toward reaching those goals, and meeting or exceeding the expectations of achieving the goals.

What excites you most? Seeing my three granddaughters – Taylor, Lauren and Gabrielle – grow and mature. They truly bring great joy to me.

Who was the most influential leader in your life (not a family member)? Outside of my parents, Dr. Luther Foster. I met Dr. Foster early in my career as a college administrator when I served as administrative vice president at Tuskegee University. Dr. Foster was a terrific role model and mentor to me. I have incorporated lessons learned from him throughout my tenure at Hampton University.

What object or objects will always be in your office? I will always have the desk of Hampton University’s founder, General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, in my office. Working at his desk is a constant reminder of his vision for Hampton, the university’s rich history and legacy, as well as the importance of the work that I have been called to do as its leader.

What to you is the difference between a leader and a manager? In my opinion, leaders are visionaries and transformers, while managers are those who bring order, stability and success to the vision. What worries you most? The schism of polarity that exists within our nation’s political system. There was a time when political parties campaigned separately, but governed jointly on behalf of all American citizens. This is no longer the case. The political divide is so great that it has crippled our democracy.

What are you listening to? I listen to all types of music, including jazz, rhythm & blues, country, and gospel music. What are you reading? Each morning, I read the Daily Press, Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. Throughout the day I read information, reports, articles, etc. related to higher education and the work that I do at Hampton. Each night I read from a book, usually a novel, before bed. I love reading, and no matter where I am in the world, I never go to bed without having read. What three things do you save in a fire? I would save my family. Nothing else matters.

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What quality do you most like in a colleague? The two qualities I like most in a colleague are trustworthiness and truthfulness. Trust is the foundation of any positive personal or professional relationship, and truth is the cornerstone for trust. What quality do you like least in a colleague? Dishonesty. If a professional colleague does not tell the truth, then that person cannot be trusted. What one thing would you change about yourself? There are things that I would change if I had a chance to do them over, but I cannot prioritize only one. If you had to change careers, what would you be? I would be a teacher, as I was early in my career. I believe that teachers play a tremendous role in positively impacting students’ lives, one for which they are often not given enough credit. What is your dream of the future? To see Hampton University continue to grow and excel, while embodying and soaring beyond the vision of its founder. Q

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A 50 -YE AR-OLD VIRGINIA BE ACH LE ADERSHIP PROGR AM CONTINUES TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WELL INTO ADULTHOOD.

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(Left) A modest tent for the first leadership workshop; about 85 students from Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach traveled to Pocahontas State Park outside Richmond for the five-day camp. (Top right) Jerry Deviney speaks at one of the first workshops. (Bottom right) Emilie Tilley, E.E. Brickell, and Deviney at the 1976 workshop.

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In 1967, about 85 students from Frank W. Cox High School in Virginia Beach traveled to Pocahontas State Park outside Richmond for a five-day camp. Jerry Deviney, the school’s 25-year-old student activities coordinator, led them. With the blessing of Cox’s principal, Walter Carroll, he had selected about a dozen staff members – former students – to teach problem-solving and group dynamics, lead campfire songs, clean cabins, and, generally, keep the delegates, who each paid $14 for the experience, out of trouble. The group didn’t know this then, but that camp would eventually become the Virginia Beach Leadership Workshop, a program that 50 years later has touched thousands of students and created a pipeline of leadership for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Former workshop delegates hold top positions in government, academia, education, the military, and nonprofit and business worlds. Now a citywide initiative, VBLW has stayed true to several ideas established during that inaugural trip: Leadership is a service. Put others before yourself. Find the good in other people. “I’ve heard many kids say, ‘Workshop changed my life,’” said Deviney, who re-

tired in 2009 as assistant superintendent of high schools. “We didn’t set out to do that, but it’s what happened.” Diane Derrick Anderson was a rising junior on that first trip. She remembers the heat and camaraderie, buggy woods, and thin camp manual, a collection of leadership materials Deviney had compiled. “Compared to what happens now, the training was less sophisticated, but the heart of what students learn today was there already,” said Anderson, who worked for VBCPS for more than 35 years before retiring as coordinator of student leadership in 2010. “Even then, the motivation was not just the individual student, but the ripple effect of students bringing new skills back to their schools and organizations and sharing those skills with others.” Then-superintendent Ed Brickell,

having watched the Cox workshop flourish under Deviney, expanded the effort to other high schools in 1974, creating VBLW and dedicating funds to it. The money pays for, among other things, salaries for staff and scholarships for students. A two-day VBLW day summit for 150 to 175 middle-schoolers and a five-day residential conference for 126 high-schoolers, now take place each summer at Virginia Wesleyan College. This year’s 50th anniversary event was held Aug. 5. The staff is made up of 28 college students and young adults, all former workshop delegates.

AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Upon arrival, students are divided into councils (summit squads for middle school) and initiated into a world of banners, songs, cheers and themed T-shirts

– a world where it’s cool to be excited about school projects and planning proposals. Students bring their phones and engage on social media, but the workshop is an immersive experience, one that maintains its own language, traditions and tightly choreographed schedule. That’s by design, said Daniel Keever, the division’s senior executive director of high schools and a former delegate, staff member and workshop coordinator. “A lot of the traditions help the delegates find a sense of order,” he said. “While things may feel unusual Monday, they don’t by Wednesday, and by Friday, you’re fully immersed.” The lessons have evolved, but the basic tenets remain. Students learn to build consensus and work together. They’re advised that, when you leave a place (or a group), it should be in better shape than when you arrived. Year after year, these

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messages take hold, said MaryAnn Lafler, coordinator of student leadership. “By the end of the week, the councils are functioning as a team,” she said. “It’s incredible to see what they can do with the right circumstances, the right amount of influence and some positive interactions. People sell teenagers short.” Lafler attended her first VBLW in junior high, before the division changed to middle schools, and became a staff member in 1995. She has missed only two summers since, both for maternity leave. “Workshop made me think hard about the person I wanted to become,” she said. “I saw the difference others had had in my life. I wanted to have that same impact. It just became very important to me, this idea of service.” Seth Patrick, a graphic designer in Virginia Beach, was a rookie staff member in 1998. He stayed for six years

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– buoyed by what’s often called “workshop magic,” the feeling that, among like-minded, motivated people, anything is possible. “I grew up with workshop,” Patrick said. “I met my amazing wife there. I became friends with some of the best kids in the city and became super close to many who I still spend time with today.”

SERVANT LEADERSHIP EMPHASIZED Former workshop coordinator Pamela Flores Fahs of Ellicott City, Md., said her experience on staff, starting in 1986, was life-changing. She still draws regularly on skills she learned – how to run a meeting well, how to plan an event, how to draw people into a decision-making process. “We were taught to lead as servants,” she said. “It’s not a leadership philosophy

that’s focused on me, me, me. Instead, it’s ‘How can I help you?’ People aren’t really used to seeing that.” Full disclosure: I joined the VBLW staff in the summer of 1998, for less than noble reasons. A boy I liked, Roberto, was on staff. I wanted to be close to him. Talking to people who have dedicated years to the program, I reflected on my one-summer staff tenure. I worked hard. I sang the songs. I learned how to be part of a team. I loved it. Still, I went to college out of state. My parents moved from Virginia Beach. I eventually married the boy I was chasing, but my ties to the area, and VBLW, faded for a time. Thinking back on my workshop experience and all I got from it – and how those lessons still inform my decisions and shape my life – my contribution felt pretty small. When I said that to Deviney, he offered a different take.

“There are plenty of heroes in this history, but every single person contributed something,” he said. “They had to have. Otherwise, it never would have lasted.” As Anderson noted, much of the credit belongs to Deviney – his wild idea to take a bunch of kids into the woods in the first place, to talk about some high-minded concepts, his unwavering belief in the power of service and his commitment to nurturing student leaders. “He’s the true visionary,” Anderson said. “We all just followed him, wherever he wanted to go.” And, VBLW’s influence continues to grow. Today, the Citywide Student Council Association helps students who attend the summer workshop connect year-round, and the program offers training even for elementary students. Almost

every high school in Virginia Beach runs its own overnight leadership workshop, an offshoot that embodies that ripple effect. These are idealistic concepts – that one person can make a difference, that positive role models create new leaders, that when we work together, we all win. They’re also things that Drew Midgette, the current workshop coordinator, believes in deeply. “What if everyone saw the best in each other and empowered other people?” asked Midgette, a former participant who teaches at his alma mater, Kempsville High School. “These student leaders embrace that message. They carry it with them for the rest of their lives. That’s what workshop is about.” Q (Left) Seth Patrick (holding sign), a student attendee in 1997. (Middle) Flores Fahs in 1996. (Right) Full Student Delegation/Staff from 2017.

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Daniel Keever Former senior director of high schools, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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Capt. Bob Schoultz Former head of Navy Seals on the East Coast

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The Importance of Teams SOMETIMES SOLUTIONS FOR BET TER WORK ARE FOUND OUTSIDE THE OFFICE. by Nora Firestone

(Left and upper right) It’s not just for kids. The Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake has been using outdoor activities to help adults improve teamwork since 1993. (Lower left) The Escape Room in Virginia Beach forces teams to strategically sift through ideas and solutions, testing conﬂict management and highlighting leadership potential.

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Character, helpfulness, leadership, resourcefulness, innovativeness and reliability: Many possess these traits in varying degrees. But in the work world, combining these attributes from different employees to create a successful synergy is a key objective. Generally, some people take charge, whether or not they’re good at it; others analyze situations and chime in only when confident; and some stifle good ideas for lack of confidence or invitation, said Andy Baumgardner, assistant program director at Triple R Ranch in Chesapeake. Additionally, differences in personalities, habits and communication styles can elicit conflicts and misunderstandings that can disrupt an otherwise well-designed machine. Team-building activities draw strengths, weaknesses, talents and personality traits to the surface. According to Michelle DuBrall, general manager of Escape Room Virginia, the insights and interactions can break down barriers and improve motivation, relationships, productivity and morale in a company. Depending on the venue, activities range from brain games and physical challenges to learning new skills, traveling or volunteering together. These activities can be fun and spontaneous, opening opportunities for colleagues to connect anew and think outside the box when solving problems together. Here’s a glimpse of how local team-building companies are helping organizations maximize employee effectiveness.

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TRIPLE R RANCH, CHESAPEAKE TripleRRanch.org Well-known for Christian youth camps, this rustic venue has also conducted adult team-building retreats and activities since 1993. The Christian principles that guide activities apply universally. Lessons in faith, trust, reliance, and the power of stillness to invoke wisdom and harmony rank high among takeaways and can be embraced with or without religious zeal. Popular challenge course games include: Platform balance – Balance the group on a single platform for the instructor’s count of 10. Sounds simple, but “everyone’s got to work together in order to

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make that thing happen,” Baumgardner said. Naturally players roam seeking balance, but the trick is to choreograph who should move and who shouldn’t. Ultimately, he concluded, participants will realize they have something to contribute. Platform jam – Swing the entire team, individually, onto an impossibly small platform. “They have to work together to figure out how they’re going to maximize the space,” Baumgardner said. It takes a lot of time, and it’s not easy. The lesson: “Sometimes life’s uncomfortable, things are uncomfortable,” especially in relationship-building, confrontation and problem resolution, he said. “It can be a little awkward, it can be a little strange … yet it’s important to work things out .”

ESCAPE ROOM VIRGINIA, HAMPTON AND VIRGINIA BEACH EscapeRoomVirginia.com The goal is to escape a locked room pressurized by physical and mental challenges in 60 minutes or less. Themes range from estate burglary to an alien abduction. Teams must work together observing the fine details in their surroundings, unearthing clues, cracking locks and solving complex puzzles. “In an activity which incorporates a competitive element with limited time, players must strategically sift through ideas and solutions, which challenges their effectiveness in the area of conflict management and often highlights leadership qualities among players while IBQMAG.COM 29

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“To travel and work as a team is an opportunity to learn how to give and take as well as to learn new things about each member of your group.” – Jacquie Whitt, Owner of Adios Adventure Travel (Upper and lower left) Teambonding, originally from Williamsburg, offers 80 engaging, onsite team-building programs designed to help effectively boost communication, productivity, creativity and morale. (Right and opposite page) Adios Adventure Travel, out of Virginia Beach, takes teams out of the country to get them out of their comfort zone.

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emphasizing the necessity of communication between all,” DuBrall said. The rooms are designed to incorporate analytical, creative and critical-thinking challenges for an interactive experience that not only encourages, but requires, participation from all players for team success, she added. Owners and managers can observe player interactions from a control room, an advantage that DuBrall said “can be utilized as an additional tool in evaluating how your team works together (and to) highlight areas of communication that may need to be improved upon to boost team morale and overall effectiveness.”

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TEAMBONDING TeamBonding.com Prefer using your own space? Since 1999, Teambonding founder David Goldstein has followed workplace trends and needs. Once rooted in Williamsburg, Goldstein has built a national network to coordinate, facilitate and deliver an array of more than 80 engaging, onsite team-building programs designed to help effectively boost communication, productivity, creativity, morale and more. One trend the Gen-Xer takes to heart is the need to bridge intergenerational gaps. Different generations have different motivations, he said. Younger employees seem to value what they do, whom they’re with and a work-life balance, and tend to stay with a company for only as

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long as it benefits them. More senior employees seem to value stick-to-itiveness and loyalty and often plan on lasting careers within a single organization. Build the bridges, and you’ll increase employee engagement, productivity and retention, he says. Fun activities put everyone on common ground, where they can better experience, respect and value the diversity of perspectives and contributions. Indoor and outdoor team-bonding events range from corporate trainings to holiday and charity outings and conference kickoffs. Themes delight, from murder-mystery dinners and pub-crawl scavenger hunts to mock game shows and improv challenges.

ADIOS ADVENTURE TRAVEL, VIRGINIA BEACH AdiosAdventureTravel.com Unique experiences abound with adventure travel to South America, where customized activities range from photography adventures, cooking classes and meals with villagers to hiking the Inca Trail or jungle, exploring ruins, or sojourns along the ancient path of the sun between Peru’s coastal Lima and mountainous Cusco and Puno. “To travel and work as a team is an opportunity to learn how to give and take as well as to learn new things about each member of your group,” owner Jacquie Whitt said. It’s primed for cooperative problem-solving because unplanned situations can emerge. “Opportunities for

leadership are plentiful, as participants may rotate being in charge depending on the type of issue,” she said. “One of the most rewarding ways to organized team-building is through volunteer activities,” Whitt said. Hers range from medical trips to villages to helping residents build livestock shelters by hand from mud bricks. “When volunteering, the focus is on the local people and less on each member of the group,” she said. “Therefore it is natural to gravitate toward getting the job done and not to worry about your personal needs.” Whatever the travel activity, Whitt said, “it becomes quite natural to look out for each other.” Q

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Stephen B. Ballard may have started small, but the company he founded is responsible for several well-known structures, including the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, MacArthur Center and the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center

When city leaders cut the ribbon on the Virginia Beach Arena in 2019, the $220 million, 500,000-square-foot venue will seat 18,000, and provide state-of-the-art amenities capable of attracting national names in entertainment and sports. The arena will be the latest milestone in the remarkable trajectory of S.B. Ballard Construction Company, the general contractor working with developer United States Management to bring the project to fruition. Approaching 40 years in business, Stephen B. Ballard began as a concrete contractor in Norfolk and has since steered his firm through the growing pains of steady expansion. Ballard, 61, has earned a leading role in the construction industry through a tireless devotion to understanding and improving his craft. A major part of that expertise derives from staying ahead of challenges in a field that is constantly evolving. S.B. Ballard has left its imprint on numerous iconic structures in Hampton Roads, such as the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, MacArthur Center and the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. The company also completIBQMAG.COM 35

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ed a major renovation of Old Dominion University’s football stadium, which – since he is one of the school’s largest benefactors – bears Ballard’s name. For a firm whose work is now hard to miss, S.B. Ballard came from humble beginnings. Ballard, a Maury High School graduate, had vocational training as an adolescent and tried a year of college, but says that he found purpose in the down-anddirty work of accomplishing a project and learning by doing. After gaining experience working for others, Ballard and his sister started their own firm in 1978. He began taking on small contracting jobs and pouring concrete for projects around Hampton Roads and expanded his business over nearly four decades. When obstacles stood in his way, Ballard removed them. Once, the company was building a Jiffy Lube, and unusually long periods of rain threatened to push back completion. S.B. Ballard rented an enormous tent, placed it over the job site and finished construction on time. Through the years other speedbumps surfaced, namely economic downturns. The early 1990s hit S.B. Ballard especially hard. When banks tightened their purse strings, Ballard took it as a learning opportunity. “That period taught me a lot of business savvy that helped me get 36 IBQ SEPTEMBER 2017

through,” he said. It was that combination of grit and hard-earned wisdom that helped catapult S.B. Ballard to a leadership role in the construction industry. In 2001, the company was one of the top 20 concrete contractors by revenue in the nation.

NOT INSULATED FROM CHALLENGES Throughout the past decade, S.B. Ballard transitioned to a general contractor, and arrived at its present size, with nearly 200 employees. The company has handled some 200 major projects through the years. Even with so much experience under its belt, S.B. Ballard nevertheless remains in a competitive field where contracts are never guaranteed. In March 2016, the firm presented ODU officials an unsolicited proposal to rebuild major portions of S.B. Ballard Stadium, an overture that the school rejected. The work is now open for public bidding. But S.B. Ballard’s size and expertise nevertheless position it to score major deals. The proposed work on the Virginia Beach Arena, for example, was not simply an offer to build the structure. S.B. Ballard and United States Management presented a total package, bringing to the table financing, design, construction, operation and maintenance a comprehensive plan that was able to withstand public and political scrutiny that threatened to scuttle the deal. Andrea Kilmer is president and CEO of The ESG Companies, the affiliated parent company of United States Management. She has known and worked with Ballard for more than three decades. Ballard has “the perfect mix of being collaborative and listening to all ideas, but making a firm final decision when it’s called for,” she said.

Ballard’s business sense engendered his success and gained him a positive reputation among those in the construction industry, Kilmer said. Nevertheless, growth and notoriety have not insulated S.B. Ballard from some of the emerging challenges in the construction industry. Among the most pressing concerns, according to Ballard, is a lack of skilled tradesmen, the backbone of the industry. “We don’t have the number of tradesmen that we used to,” he said, attributing the decline to a few factors. For one, the work is hard and dirty, and fewer young adults entering the workforce are choosing careers that involve physical labor, opting instead for desk jobs. What’s more, said Ballard, stricter hiring constraints limit the number of legally employable people. “It used to be that you would check two IDs and that was it,” Ballard said, but federal requirements are a lot more stringent now.

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ARE PRIORITIES Even those who want to pursue trades are having trouble finding accessible training programs, Ballard said. Ballard’s solution? There should be more trade schools for young adults. For students who are pursuing college, he said, there should at least be some exposure to the trades. One way the construction industry is adjusting to the changing workforce is with more automation in the building process. Prefabricated construction, even with concrete components, are an industry trend, and one that S.B. Ballard employs. Prefabrication is just one example of the ongoing technological evolution of construction, Ballard said. Even parking garages now include technical elements they did not just a few years ago. Ballard is currently building

three that include state-of-the-art features, such as advanced methods of vehicle counting, and advertising displays that can be tailored to the demographics of patrons in a garage at any given moment. Many buildings Ballard constructs have technology at the core of their function. S.B. Ballard secured a contract for five Norfolk public schools, and is currently pursuing that ongoing work. Ballard plans to keep his competitive edge, and understanding technology ensures his employees can make and deliver it properly, he said, which is why two of his priorities are research and education. “If you’re not ahead of your competition, you’re getting stomped by them,” he said. Staying ahead is no easy feat. The more intricate a project, the more room there is for unexpected delays and cost overruns, said Tony Arnold, executive director of facilities services for Virginia Beach City Public Schools. There is something to be said when a major project comes in ahead of schedule and on budget, which was the case with S.B. Ballard’s 2014 completion of Kellam High School, a LEED-certified complex that won recognition from the nonprofit Association for Learning Environments for its innovative design. For Arnold, Kellam High School, like so many other structures Ballard has built through the years, is a fitting testament to Ballard’s success. “Putting together a 350,000-square-foot, 21st century high school on a 100-plus-acre site is very complex,” Arnold said. “You have to empower your people, and be an innovator to do it well.” Q

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Masala Bites SPICE UP YOUR LUNCH WITH INDIAN DELICACIES.

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(Top) Vivsa Gill, Masala Bites executive chef. (Right) Tandori assortment (chicken, salmon, lamb). Masala Bites Red Mill Commons Shopping Center, 2133 Upton Dr., Suite 128, Virginia Beach themasalabites.com

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If you’re looking for a true getaway come lunchtime – a place with a calming atmosphere, great food and service guaranteed to get you back at work before the boss gets angry – we suggest you try Masala Bites in Virginia Beach. Located near Sandbridge, this Indian restaurant features a striking décor and an express menu that guarantees your visit will be as expeditious as it is delicious. The air is filled with the smell of cardamom, cinnamon and ginger. The walls glow with a metallic-painted finish, while linear bands of glass-accented tile sparkle under the soft lighting. Express lunches are served in two courses, with appetizers coming first. If you’re not feeling adventurous, go with the house salad. Or maybe try the homemade soup and kabob. There is also the “chaat of the day,” a savory snack you might find served on the streets of India. Particularly tasty is the Gobhi Manchurian, a dish that resembles the taste of chicken wings, but made with chewy cauliflower florets fried in a soy-tomato glaze, with peppers and onions sprinkled with sesame seeds. Also great is the Pavbhaji Spiced Samosa, a turnover filled with a mixture of Bombay spiced carrots, potatoes and peas. For a second course you can choose a protein and a sauce. This can be made vegetarian style with paneer, a fresh non-aged cubed cheese, as your protein. For the pescatarians and carnivores, seafood, chicken and lamb are also offered.

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No matter what you order, the velvety sauces created from blending spices, vegetables, cream and nuts are what make Masala Bites cuisine so memorable. The delicate Korma sauce will grace your dish with cream cardamom and nuts, while the Tikka Masala is made from creamed tomato and fenugreek sauce. Masala Bites’ curry is made Punjabi-style with onion and tomato plus spices and aromatics. The Saagwala is a luscious, silky creamed spinach, slow simmered with garlic, onions and fenugreek. Vindaloo is a traditionally spicy curry sauce with chilies, garlic and vinegar. The dishes arrive beautifully plated and artfully arranged on crisp white platters. If you have room for dessert, expect more variety. There are dumplings, rice pudding, limoncello cake, mango ice cream, and Kulfi, an Indian style house-made treat of condensed and evaporated milks, cream, pistachios and cashews. Each can provide a palatable exclamation point to your lunch selection. Reservations are accepted. A la carte lunch menu offers tandoori, curry and goat dishes that require a bit more time for those who aren’t in a hurry. Indian, European and domestic wine and beer are available. Active-duty military and their spouses as well as all emergency responders receive 15 percent off. Delivery within 5 to 6 miles is available through OrderUp. A special cabana with curtained walls is available for private meetings. Q Gobhi Manchurian.

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THE HAPPIEST OF HOURS TEAMWORK IS IMPORTANT TO EVERY BUSINESS. But building chemistry sometimes requires you pay attention to that special hour outside of the normal workday. Here are four area bars that offer superior happy hours. Take your team there once in a while and see how much better they perform back at work.

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Saltine 100 E. Main Street., Norfolk, SaltineNofolk.com

S A LT I N E This bar sits on the ground floor of The Main, Hilton’s new hotel in downtown Norfolk. The location alone gives it an edge. It has indoor-outdoor seating in the middle of all the action, so it’s almost unfair that it offers great food and some of the best bartenders in the area. Hungry? During happy hour you can get 50-cent oysters and $1 peel-and-eat shrimp. Thirsty? Enjoy a stiff drink? They make the best. Seriously, if they ever take $5 Old Fashioneds off the happy hour list, we’re moving. Just be careful. This place could become a habit. Happy Hours: 5 to 7 p.m., M-F Deals: 50-cent oysters and $1 peel-and-eat shrimp; $5 daiquiris, Tom Collins and Old Fashioneds. Other notable spots downtown : Saint Germain, Luce

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Press 626 Wine Bar 626 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk, Press626.com

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Located at the corner of W. Olney Road and Colley Avenue, Press is the obvious go-to for the health professionals who work in that corner of Ghent. But make no mistake, the little wine bar is such a good place for happy hour that it attracts people from all over at E.O.B. Specials can change, but generally Press offers half-off most wine, deals on small plates and pretty inexpensive rail drinks and domestic beer. But the

real treat here is the cool atmosphere. Tucked into an old house in a cute area of Norfolk, it sets just the right tone for coming down after a day of hard work. Happy Hours: 5 to 7 p.m., M-F Deals: Half-off most wines, buy-oneget-one half-off small plates, and more. Other notable spots in Ghent: The Public House, Supper Southern Morsels

E S OT E R I C Esoteric 501 Virginia Beach Blvd. A, Virginia Beach, Esotericvb.com

It may specialize in beer, but it would be wrong to dismiss this spot as just a pub. With a wide selection of amazing craft beers, and some really great food, Esoteric is giving businesspeople a reason to check out Virginia Beach’s hip new ViBe District. Situated on Virginia Beach Boulevard, not far from the Oceanfront, Esoteric offers some great happy hour deals – which they call “LMOTD: Last Meeting of the Day” – including 50-cent wings, $7 tacos and $5 draught beer (not counting a few of the higher-end pours). Happy Hours: 4 to 6 p.m., M-F Deals: 50-cent wings, $7 tacos, $5 pours for most beer, $5 wine and $2 for most cocktails. Other notable spots in Virginia Beach: Yard House, HK on the Bay

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V E N T U R E K I TC H E N & B A R If you live on the Peninsula, chances are you are already aware of Venture and its award-winning cocktails. Its innovative menu includes housemade syrups and bitters and the bartenders can make anything from signature drinks like the Strawberry Blossom to classic cocktails. Venture’s weekday “Cocktail Hour” runs every day from 4 to 6 p.m. and

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Happy Hours: 4 to 6 p.m., M-F Deals: $1 off classic cocktails and signature drinks and wine; 50 cents off

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Charles Davis HIS BUSINESS ACUMEN WAS A GUIDING LIGHT.

After six years working in manufacturing out of undergraduate school, I decided to pursue an MBA and change careers. I graduated in late 2001 and had offers from a handful of organizations – including consulting firms, the government and a bank. I chose a formal leadership development program at a large regional bank in hopes of strengthening my financial knowledge. Sixteen years later, I am

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still in banking – specifically commercial banking. Over the years, I have gone from analyst to relationship manager to team leader and now group manager. A big reason for my success was the first manager I worked for in 2002, Charles Davis. He has been a leader, mentor and teacher to me. Aside from my current manager, Charles is the only one I still speak to regularly.

Charles set aside time weekly and sometimes daily to sit with me and review my questions and thoughts. His door was always open to me and the rest of his team. He was honest and straightforward and never sugarcoated his assessments. Probably one of the most important lessons he taught me was that we are in business to serve our clients – if a client called with a request, that request was the most important item at that moment. It’s a simple thought but one lost by many businesses today. Another great lesson Charles taught me was when teaching and mentoring others, it’s important to understand that every person is an individual. If you manage through a cookie-cutter approach, you may get through to some folks but you will easily fail others, he said. Being adaptable and understanding of those on your team is one of the greatest assets of a strong leader. Managers often spend the majority of their time dealing with issues, poor employees and meetings. Strong managers understand the importance of working with junior or newer employees as well as devoting specific time for employee development. If it wasn’t for the two years that I worked with Charles, I could have easily lost my footing. Q Andrew Hodge is the senior vice president and group manager for Corporate and Institutional Banking at The PNC Financial Services Group.

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