12 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 7 Number 11 Around Hampton Roads


Bill Gordge Named Virginia's 2013 Cox Conserves Hero $15,000 donated to environmental nonprofits on behalf of winner and finalists


CHESAPEAKE, VA-- Cox Communications and The Trust for Public Land announced Bill Gordge as Virginia's 2013 Cox Conserves Hero. As Gordge's nonprofit of choice, Pathfinders for Greenways received $10,000.


Gordge was nominated for helping maintain Roanoke's section of the Appalachian Trail for three decades. He helped design, build and expand the local trail network, while also teaching crews and students about sustainable trail construction. His goal is to get people of all ages outdoors to appreciate the beauty of nature.


Each of the finalists received $2,500 to donate to their environmental nonprofits of choice: • Fairfax County/Fredericksburg: Carlin Anderson (Herndon Environmental Network) • Hampton Roads: Jamie Walski (South Norfolk Civic League)


Anne Little was selected as Virginia's 2012 Cox Conserves Hero for her work with Tree Fredericksburg, an organization she launched with the goal of planting and sustaining an urban forest in the city. Chris Clifford was named Virginia's 2011 Cox Conserves Hero. He helped construct fifteen athletic fields at local schools and parks, as well as a park entrance road and a wildlife habitat pond.


Lynnhaven River Now, Newport News Green Foundation, Tree Fredericksburg, Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission, Virginia Living Museum, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation and Western Virginia Land Trust have also received donations through the Cox Conserves Heroes program in Virginia.


The Cox Conserves Heroes program was created through a partnership between The Trust for Public Land and Cox Enterprises, the parent company of Cox Communications, to honor everyday volunteers. The program also runs in Arizona, Atlanta, Louisiana, Orange County (Calif.), San Diego, San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Nearly $300,000 has been donated to local nonprofits through the Cox Conserves Heroes program.


Cosentino North America Selects City


of Hampton for New Location The Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (HREDA) has announced that Cosentino North America has selected the City of Hampton, Virginia for its new east coast location.


Established in 1998, Cosentino North America is the largest manufacturer of natural quartz surfaces in the world and North America's leader in the natural stone surfacing industry. The company, based in Spain, provides product lines that include quartz, granite, natural marble, travertine and soapstone, recycled surfacing, semi-precious stone and architectural designs.


“The area is centrally located,” said Lorenzo Marquez, Marketing Vice President of Cosentino North America, “which will improve services and increase availability to our customers along the East Coast.”


Cosentino's new fabrication/distribution facility is located at 2301 Aluminum Avenue in Hampton, and the company plans to lease a total of 161,985 square feet. The project represents an almost $2.2 million capital investment and will generate 17 new jobs. Cosentino anticipates that the new facility will be fully operational by summer’s end 2013.


“We are pleased to welcome Cosentino North America to our international business community here in Hampton Roads,” said HREDA Chairman Bob Boyd. “We are honored they have chosen our region to expand their global enterprise and look forward to being witness to their significant growth in the coming years.”


The Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance worked with the City of Hampton's Department of Economic Development, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Virginia Port Authority and the Peninsula Council for Workforce Development to assist in bringing this project to Hampton Roads.


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Ingalls Shipbuilding Celebrates Apprentice Graduation


Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann was the keynote speaker and acknowledged the graduates' commitments. "In addition to the commitments you've made to Mississippi, Ingalls and your families, Mississippi has made a commitment to you," he said. "The Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy is opening soon. This is a commitment to you and our future graduates and will be used in training our workforce to make things in Mississippi. Whether it's building ships for the U.S. Navy, testing rockets or building cars, we make a lot of things in Mississippi. You are an integral part of that, and the work you do is really important. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished today."


Ingalls' Apprentice Program involves a comprehensive two- to four-year curriculum for students interested in shipbuilding careers. Since 1952, the Apprentice School has produced more than 4,000 graduates in support of Ingalls' operational needs.


"With the hard work and commitment you've demonstrated by completing this program, you've shown us all that you are invested in your career and this company, and you've shown us that you are leaders," said Ingalls Shipbuilding President Irwin F. Edenzon. "Leaders shout out loud when they see us making a wrong turn or when they see someone else having a problem. Leaders ask when they don't know. Leaders don't let others do wrong without stepping up to make sure we make it right. Leaders make good ideas happen. And leaders at Ingalls Shipbuilding are everywhere. So congratulations, you have earned this. And thanks for all you do to build great ships."


More than 60 faculty and staff teach 14 different programs and more than 60 course offerings that enable apprentices to gain not only the skills, knowledge and pride of workmanship, but also the educational foundation and personal qualities needed to fully meet the challenges of a shipbuilding career. Today, more than 1,000 alumni of the school fill approximately 50 different types of jobs—from pipe welders to senior executives.


Pipefitter Jeffrey Mowrey of St. Martin was the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year with a 99.21 grade point average. Mowrey noted he had "big shoes to fill" as he follows his father, Eugene, who was a Master Shipbuilder, working at Ingalls for 41 years. "I guess you could say I had shipbuilding in my blood," he said.


For more information on Ingalls' Apprentice Program, visit the school's website at: www. apprenticeschool.com/gc.


Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) designs, builds and maintains nuclear and non-nuclear ships for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard and provides after-market services for military ships around the globe. For more than a century, HII has built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder at its Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls Shipbuilding divisions. Employing about 37,000 in Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana and California, HII also provides a wide variety of products and services to the commercial energy industry and other government customers, including the Department of Energy.


Award-Winning Initiatives Make All- America City Norfolk A Great Place to


July 2013


Live and Visit NORFOLK, VA -- The reasons making Norfolk a great place to live, also top the reasons why this All-America City should be added to summer travel plans. Citing support of veterans, appreciation for its waterfront location and unique neighborhoods, the National Civic League named Norfolk a 2013 All-America City.


"As a longtime resident, I'm pleased Norfolk is recognized by the All-America City Awards for accomplishments aimed at people and places that matter most in our community," said Anthony J. DiFilippo, President & CEO of VisitNorfolk. "By continuing efforts to make Norfolk the best it can be, we are enhancing Norfolk's destination appeal, and encouraging visitors to come see what makes this city special."


Here are top reasons why locals and visitors share the pride of Norfolk's All-America City title: •


Honoring Those Who Serve


Norfolk's efforts supporting veterans have earned recognition. Home to America's largest naval base, the city has a tradition of honoring those who served their country, celebrating war heroes like General MacArthur with his memorial museum and city spaces carrying his name. To learn about maritime history, the Nauticus offers exhibits and exploration aboard the Battleship Wisconsin, while naval base tours take visitors to see submarines and destroyers. For a glimpse into military life, war letters are engraved into the waterfront sidewalk as a memorial.


• Appreciation for Waterfront Location


The city's waterfront location is essential to commerce and community, and the reason the city was acknowledged for its leadership on flood mitigation. There's much for the city to protect, including Town Point Park, which hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, as well as waterfront activities like sailing, fishing or kayaking.


• Neighborhoods Celebrate Diversity


Ocean View, Freemason, Ghent and Granby Street, they're all Norfolk and all different. The National Civic League recognized the strength of "neighbors building neighborhoods" and for visitors, Norfolk's neighborhoods offer lots to explore. Visitors can soak up the sun at Ocean View Beach Park. The Freemason district transports tourists back in time with cobblestone streets and historic architecture, while the funky Ghent neighborhood is lined with trendy restaurants and vintage shops. Granby Street offers live-music, culinary delights, and the Granby Street Food Tour for a taste of the city's favored dishes.


CDI Corp.'s Security Team in


Sixty students representing various crafts graduated from Ingalls Ship- building's Apprentice School. Since 1952, the Apprentice School has pro- duced more than 4,000 graduates in support of Ingalls' operational needs. Photo by Lance Davis


Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) held graduation ceremonies for Ingalls Shipbuilding's Apprentice School on Saturday. The ceremony, held at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments of 60 students representing Ingalls' various crafts.


Portsmouth Honored By DoD CDI Corp.'s (NYSE: CDI) facility in Portsmouth, Virginia won the prestigiousJames S. Cogswell Award given by the Department of Defense's Defense Security Service (DSS) for outstanding industrial security achievement.


CDI was one of only 24 of the nation's more than 13,000 cleared defense contractors to receive the award this year. Winners were announced at the 2013 annual conference of NCMS, the Society of Industrial Security Professionals, in Chicago on June 26.


The Cogswell Award, established in 1966, is named in honor of the late Air Force Col. James S. Cogswell, the first chief of industrial security in the Department of Defense (DoD). Cogswell was responsible for developing the basic principles of the Industrial Security Program, which


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