12 The Hampton Roads Messenger


Volume 8 Number 10 Around Hampton Roads Norfolk Southern Opens


Terminal in Chesapeake CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Norfolk Southern has opened a new Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer terminal in Chesapeake.


Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer (TBT) terminals are specialized facilities that allow customers to transfer a large array of commodities between rail cars and trucks. TBT terminals are owned by Norfolk Southern and operated by independent contractors that are industry experts in facilitating safe and efficient bulk transfer and distribution. The facilities allow customers without rail sidings to receive the benefits of rail economics and service quality.


Less than three miles from downtown Norfolk, Va., with convenient access to Interstates I-264 and I-464 at 1305 Atlantic Blvd., the Chesapeake TBT also enjoys close proximity to rail-serving yards on Norfolk Southern's high- density main line. The terminal can handle dry and liquid bulk food-grade commodities such as flour, sugar, grains, and plastic pellets, as well as aggregates, sand, and cement. It is located on 40 acres with seven acres of laydown area, with expansion capability to handle lumber, dimensional products and accommodate container stuffing. The facility features 104 car spots, a certified truck scale, and is fully paved, fenced, and lighted. The Chesapeake TBT is strategically positioned to serve Hampton Roads- served markets as well as markets overseas with its close proximity to nearby container terminals.


Norfolk Southern has a network of 32 TBT facilities in 17 states. The new Chesapeake terminal is operated under license by RSI Leasing Inc.


Medical Transport Service Opens in Hampton


American Medical Response, the largest medical transportation company in the country, has opened a new office in Hampton serving all of Hampton Roads and surrounding communities.


The AMR operation, which started service on April 23, has 56 full-time and part-time employees and plans to hire another 50 or more workers by the end of June. AMR will offer basic life support ambulance service, advanced life support ambulance service, and bariatric ambulance service.


Wheelchair van service will be offered in the near future as well as air- based emergency medical transportation.


“American Medical Response is excited to be serving Hampton Roads and surrounding communities. Our team is committed to providing professional, high-quality medical services to the community,” said Kevin Gross, AMR operations manager. “As a leader in the medical transportation industry, we bring the value of a local community operation coupled with the stability and support of a national organization.”


Founded in 1992, AMR is the country’s leading provider of medical transportation, offering services in 40 states and the District of Columbia. More than 18,000 AMR paramedics, emergency medical technicians and other professionals work together to transport more than 3 million patients nationwide each year in critical, emergency and non-emergency situations.


Gross said AMR invested nearly $500,000 to open the new location at 5000 Incubator Road. Erin Corrie of the commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle represented AMR.


"We are excited that American Medical Response made the strategic decision to choose Hampton for its newest emergency medical services operation,” said Hampton Mayor George Wallace. “The company strengthens the already strong healthcare community in Hampton and throughout the region."


PEOPLExpress Ready for


Takeoff in Newport News Iconic brand returns with low-fare flights between St. Pete-Clearwater and Newport News, Va. Other destinations include Boston, Newark, Pittsburgh, West Palm Beach, Atlanta and New Orleans


NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – PEOPLExpress™, the iconic brand that made air travel affordable and accessible, returns to the skies with low-fare service between Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and St. Pete- Clearwater International Airport effective Aug. 28.


PEOPLExpress announced its inaugural schedule at a kick-off event today with Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, local dignitaries, airport officials and new employees. The schedule includes six additional destinations: Boston, Newark, N.J., and Pittsburgh (June 30), West Palm Beach, Fla. (July 15), Atlanta (Aug. 1), and New Orleans (Aug. 28).


Vision Airlines, dba PEOPLExpress, will fly Boeing 737-400 aircraft operated by Vision Airlines bearing the logo of the popular 1980s carrier of the same name but with a fresh, green livery.


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Erica Campbell Byrum Makes


PRNews’ Social Media MVP List For Rent Media Solutions™ and Homes.com® social media director recognized by PRNews


Norfolk, Virginia -– For Rent Media Solutions™ and Homes.com® director of social media, Erica Campbell Byrum, has been named to PRNews’ inaugural Social Media MVP list, recognizing outstanding professional communicators in the social media space. Byrum will be honored at the PRNews’ Social Media Icon Awards luncheon June 2 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. This is the first year that PRNews, a top public relations industry publication, has honored its annual Social Media MVPs.


Byrum will share the title of MVP with several notable trailblazers from industry-leading companies, including Jennifer Stalzer from MasterCard, Joy Hays with AT&T and Kevin Dando from PBS. All MVPs made incredible strides in understanding the power of leveraging social media in public relations efforts. Through social media, training and national speaking engagements, Byrum engages closely with consumers and customers on a daily basis. Successfully leveraging several social media platforms and staying ahead of newly introduced trends and technology, Byrum has pioneered several notable efforts for both brands. She is responsible for developing and managing the social media roadmap and strategies for both Homes.com and For Rent Media Solutions’ brands, such as ForRent. com®, and does so with a strong passion for social media marketing.


In addition to receiving this prestigious award, Byrum will also speak at the upcoming Social Media Summit. She will be covering social media goals, objectives, metrics and targets in “Tech You Need: Trends in Social Media Monitoring and Measuring Tools You Need to Know About Now” at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3.


“The For Rent Media Solutions and Homes.com teams are committed to making the most of social media platforms to communicate with apartment and home shoppers as well as providing tools for our partner agents, brokers and multifamily professionals to thrive in the industry,” said Terry Slattery, president of For Rent Media Solutions and Homes.com. “Being honored among other social media leaders and peers is a testament to Erica and her team’s work and dedication — striving daily to capitalize on opportunities in the social media space to benefit both our clients and consumers. This accolade is supreme recognition of superb work.”


Social media executives from across the country will converge upon New York City for the Social Media Icon luncheon.


For more information about Erica Campbell Byrum, please visit the Homes. com Press Room.


Genealogy Workshop For


Beginners at Churchland Library Portsmouth Public Library announces that Librarian Trish Taylor will be presenting the genealogy workshop for beginners, Starting to Collect Dead Relatives, on Saturday, June 7th at 10:30 a.m. at the Churchland Branch Library, 4934 High Street West. Participants will learn to use multiple genealogical resources through instruction and demonstration. Computers and database access will be provided by the library and only basic family knowledge is needed.


In response to a swell of inquiries about genealogy from patrons, the Portsmouth Public Library system has planned workshops and formed a monthly interest group to inform and guide members on a journey to discover their history. Through the library’s membership to multiple genealogical resources, patrons can come in and search for free on their own or during one of the library’s programs.


Space is limited and registration is required for this workshop. Please call 686-2538 to register. Further information about this program and other library programs is available at www.portsmouth-va-public-library.com.


Suffolk Workforce Development Center to Host Job Corps


Information Session SUFFOLK, VA -- The Suffolk Workforce Development Center will host a Job Corps Information Session on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 9 a.m. The Suffolk Workforce Development Center is located at 157 North Main Street, Second Floor. Suffolk and Franklin residents, age 16 to 24, are welcome to attend this free session which will cover a variety of professions including automotive technology, CNA/LPN, culinary arts, electrician, health careers, landscaping, office administration, painting, pharmacy tech, plumbing, welding, security, and more. Attendees are requested to follow the following dress code:


Males – button or polo shirt, slacks, belts, shoes Females – dress, skirt, slacks, blouse, shoes It is requested that all attendees not wear jeans, sneakers, or shorts.


June 2014


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