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In Richmond, Roberts also worked in various capacities from May 2000 to September 2007 in the Departments of Public Works, Community Development, City Manager’s Office, City Auditor’s Office and managed the Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) Program, a multi-agency anti-blight effort. He served on the Richmond Planning Commission, Port of Richmond Commission and was secretary to the Construction and Development Review Commission. Prior to working for Richmond he was manager with First Union National Bank in Glen Allen, Virginia.


The Portsmouth, Virginia native graduated from the Virginia Military Institute and received a Master of Public Administration degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a graduate of Churchland High School and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Apprentice School. Mr. Roberts lives in the Bennett's Creek area of Suffolk with his wife, Kate, and their daughters Mary Kate and Virginia Claire.


Roberts’ salary is subject to negotiations and a vote to take place at the next City Council Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.


ESI Expands with New Facility and (ESI), the Mid-Atlantic


45 New Jobs in Virginia Beach Electronic Systems, Inc.


region's largest provider of


customized, scalable, end-to-end information technology and document technology solutions, is expanding its campus and headquarters in Virginia Beach. Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. will cut the ribbon to celebrate the expansion on Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at the new ESI remote operations center, eRoc, at 369 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach.


The eRoc was recently added to the ESI campus to house the Managed IT Services division. Originally created in 2001, Managed IT Services provides end-


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to-end technical support and consulting for small- to medium-sized businesses and enterprise-size companies. It has grown exponentially. The Managed IT Services division and eRoc have added five new positions in the past three months and will add 40 new jobs in the next three years. By recruiting for these high paying and highly skilled positions, ESI is reaffirming its commitment to bolstering the Virginia Beach community by supporting local businesses’ IT needs with local IT support.


The celebration will continue throughout the day with tours of the three-building campus, talks and technology showcases. The day’s activities also include food trucks, live music and a silent auction benefitting the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.


10 a.m.


10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4 to 6 p.m.


Ribbon Cutting by Mayor Sessoms Technology Showcase Networking


“ESI’s success has been phenomenal,” said Warren D. Harris, director of the Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development. “It is exciting to see this technology sector grow so rapidly in our city. ESI is a valuable resource to our business community, and we are proud to see them expand the number of jobs and capital investment in Virginia Beach.”


Founded in 1980, Electronic Systems, Inc. has grown into the region's largest provider of customized and scalable technology solutions. The company's services include information technology solutions, digital multifunction printers and copiers, service and supplies, staff augmentation, and mailing systems.


ESI employs nearly 500 people throughout offices in Virginia Beach, Hampton, Vienna, Richmond, Lynchburg, Roanoke, Columbia, Md., and Elizabeth City, N.C. In 2007, ESI was acquired by Xerox, the world's leading document management and services enterprise. For more information, visit www.esi.net.


Upcoming Events Email your free upcoming events to: events@hamptonroadsmessenger.com


Computer & Resume Tutoring (Adults)


Event Dates:


Tues. 12-1 PM Thurs. & Sat. 2-3 PM Event Location:


Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 East Tanners Creek Drive Norfolk, VA 23513 Contact info: (757) 441-5806


Chesapeake Branch NAACP Monthly Meeting Event Dates:


First Tuesday of the Month 7pm-8pm Event location:


Providence United Church of Christ 2200 Vicker Avenue Chesapeake, VA Contact info: (757)485-8916


Youth and Community Action Team (YCAT)


Event Date:


First Thursday of each month 3 pm - 4:30 pm (September - June) Event location:


Meyera Oberndorf Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: 757-385-0803


Coupon Swap Event Dates:


Thursdays 10AM - 7 PM Event location:


Little Creek Branch Library


7853 Tarpon Place | Norfolk 23518 Contact info: (757) 441-1751


Job Readiness Classes Event Dates:


Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Event location:


Norfolk Workforce Development 201 East Little Creek Road Norfolk, VA 23505 Contact info: (757) 664-6000


Learning on Laptops: Homework Help (ages 12-18) Event Dates:


First Thursday of each month 6-8 p.m. excluding holidays Event location: Grissom Library 366 Deshazor Drive Newport News, VA 23608 Contact info: 757-369-3190


First Friday in Olde Towne Portsmouth Event Dates:


First Friday of the month 5pm – 8pm Event location:


Olde Towne Portsmouth High Street Contact info:


Katie Cross (757) 397-8473


Hampton Branch NAACP Event Dates:


1st Monday of each month 7:00 PM excluding holidays Event Location: Bethel AME Church 94 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23663 Contact Info: 757-827-1768


Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weight Management Support Event Dates:


Mondays 5:30 PM (except holidays) Event location:


Norview Community Center 6380 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, VA Contact Info: 289-7088


Newport News Branch NAACP Event Dates: Monthly Meeting


2nd Thursday of the month 7:00 pm Event Location:


Newport News Community Center 605 South Ave | Newport News, VA Contact info:


757-532-9486 | 757-532-4701 (text)


Phoebus Fall Festival Event Date:


October 10, 2015| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event location: 212 E Mellen Street Hampton, VA 23663


National Council of Negro Women Norfolk Section Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Saturday of the month 11am - 12:30pm Event location: StanHope House


2715 Stanhope Avenue Norfolk, Virginia 23505 Contact info:


J. House (757) 409-3342 ncnwnorva@gmail.com


Waterways Heritage Festival Event Date:


October 11, 2015 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event locations: Battlefield Park South (120 Reservation Road) Historic Battlefield Park (1775 Historic Way) Great Bridge Lock Park (100 Locks Road) Chesapeake, VA Contact info:


Cindy Mulkey 757-482-4480


Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Monday of the month 7pm-8pm Event location:


Huntersville Community Center 830 Goff Street | Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757 627-1096


Virginia Beach NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


Second Monday of the month 7:00pm Event location:


868 North Newtown Rd Suite 101 Virginia Beach, VA Contact info: 757-490-7799


Extreme Couponing Event Date:


Thursdays in October | 6:30-7:45 PM (October 15 & 22) Event location:


Slover Library - Room 375 235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA 23710 Contact info: (757) 664-7323


Tools for Success: Job Skills Workshop 2015 Event Date:


October 17, 2015 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Event location:


St. Joseph AME Zion Church 1540 Atlantic Avenue Chesapeake, VA Contact info: 757-548-5988


cvbdfrsvp@gmail.com


Fifth Annual Fall Festival Event Date:


Saturday, October 17 | 1-3 PM Event location:


Van Wyck Branch Library 1368 DeBree Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23517 Contact info: (757) 441-2844


Veterans Health Fair Event Date:


October 17, 2015 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Event location:


Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Lifestyle Building


800 N. Battlefield Boulevard Chesapeake, VA


CAN Art Festival Event Date:


October 17, 2015 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM 1-8 p.m.


Event location: Mill Point Park 100 Eaton Street Hampton, VA 23669 757-727-8311


Sargeant Memorial Collection Class: Sisters Network of Southeastern VA Support Meetings Event Dates:


3rd Sunday of every month Event location:


5606 VA Beach Blvd Bldg. A, Ste. 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Contact info:


Deborah Hunt 757-536-6555


Financial Freedom Workshop Presented by AARP Virginia Event Date:


Wednesday October 21 | 6 PM Event location:


Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library Meeting Rooms 1 & 2


111 W. Ocean View Avenue Norfolk, VA 23503 Contact info: (757) 441-1750


npl.prdept@norfolk.gov


Newport News Greek Festival Fall Edition Event Date:


October 22, 2015; October 23, 2015; October 24, 2015, 12 a.m. Event location:


Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 60 Traverse Road Newport News, VA 23606 Contact info: 757-596-5599


Grief and Loss: Bereavement Support Group Event Dates:


4th Thursday of Each Month Event location:


Mary Immaculate Hospital, Heart Center Waiting Room, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA Contact info:


Charles Chappell 886-6934


The Great Dismal Swamp Art Festival Event Date:


October 24, 2015 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event location:


Dismal Swamp Canal Trail 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Chesapeake, VA


The Battle of Hampton Re-enactment Event Date:


October 24, 2015 - October 25, 2015 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event location: Mill Point Park 100 Eaton Street Hampton, VA 23669 Contact info: 757-727-1610


Planning an event in Hampton Roads?


Nansemond River Pilot Club's Annual Fall Fair Event Date:


October 24, 2015 | 9am-3pm Event location:


Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront 100 East Constance Rd. Contact info: Kristi Sutphin 757.621.3736


Children's Fair at the Pavilion featuring Paddington the Movie Event Date: Event location:


October 24, 2015 | 3pm


Suffolk Visitor Center Pavilion 524 North Main Street Contact info: 757.514.4130


13th Annual Virginia Fall Classic Event Date:


October 24, 2015 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Event location: Newport News Park


13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603 Contact info: 757-886-7912


Fall Festival – A Safe Trick-or-Treat Event


Event Date:


Sunday October 25 1 – 4 pm Event location:


Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve 4510 Twin Pines Rd Portsmouth, VA 23703 Contact info: 757-686-8684


hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org


Bark in the Park Event Date:


October 25, 2015 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Event location:


Chesapeake City Park 900 City Park Drive Chesapeake, VA Contact info: 757-546-5355


United States Air Force Heritage America Band Event Date:


October 30, 2015 | 7:30pm Event location:


Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 W. Finney Avenue Contact info: 757.923.2900


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