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Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Portsmouth to become ‘international hub' for shipping of agriculture products, mayor says
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — As part of his State of the City address Friday, Mayor Shannon Glover announced the waterfront could soon be known as 'an international hub for the shipment of grains, soybeans and livestock feed to cities all over the world.' Portsmouth betting on new hotel at Rivers Casino to drive economic growth Later this month, The DeLong Company of Wisconsin will break ground on a new Agricultural Intermodal Export Facility at the CSX yard that formally served the Portsmouth Marine Terminal. Less than a mile away in Port Norfolk, Canadian-based Ray-Mont Logistics plans to do just the same at the Norfolk Portsmouth Beltline Railroad. While both are seeking grants to offset their investments, Glover said the new industry for the city can only be beneficial. 'It puts us on the map for something different,' Glover said. 'In addition to that, it's business. It brings business, which brings tax revenue, which does good things for the city of Portsmouth. So anytime we can bring a new business and a new concept, perhaps, that may attract other similar businesses that may want to come to Portsmouth as well.' A view of what The DeLong Company plans to construct off Harper Lane in Portsmouth Virginia. (Courtesy: The DeLong Co.) The DeLong facility will have the capability to receive unit trains and transload product into containers for export, according to a release from the company. When operational, whole grains and feedstuffs produced and processed locally and throughout the Midwest will be brought to the CSX yard by train and trucks. The product will then be transloaded into shipping export containers and trucked to the Port of Virginia. The facility is expected to handle 15,000-20,000 containers annually and help cut down on empty containers being placed on ships. 'This project represents a major step in strengthening the economic, agricultural and logistical landscape of Virginia and the greater East Coast to Midwest regions,' said Brandon Bickham, vice president of exports at The DeLong Co. said. 'We have been collaborating on this project with the Port of Virginia and CSX Railroad, and we are excited to bring this project to Portsmouth. The new facility will not only open new markets to agricultural producers, but also contribute to the area's long-term growth and success.' The project will be the first transload facility on the East Coast that can handle 90 car shuttle trains carrying renewable energy feed by-products, according to a presentation to the Portsmouth Port & Industrial Commission in March. Two 70-foot diameter concrete bins will be constructed, along with optimized rail loading equipment. In total, it's estimated that the two phase project could cost nearly $40 million. DeLong has applied for a $750,000 Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation rail industrial access grant and will apply to the Port Infrastructure Development Program for funds as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Rivers Casino to break ground on hotel in Portsmouth
Rivers Casino Portsmouth will break ground this year on a new hotel two years after opening. Mayor Shannon Glover made the announcement Friday during the annual State of the City address, held in the casino. Rivers Casino Portsmouth General Manager Roy Corby said Friday that The Landing Hotel is expected to break ground this yeard, with completion expected by 2027. Hotel plans were part of the city's agreement with casino operators, Rush Street Gaming. The deal was that they would begin building a hotel if at least $175 million of profit is made in one year while competing against Norfolk's yet-to-be-built casino, or if $250 million is made annually over two years. Glover said Friday that Rivers is two years ahead of schedule. Natalie Anderson,
Business Wire
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Plans Summer Groundbreaking for The Landing Hotel
PORTSMOUTH, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rivers Casino Portsmouth and Rush Street Gaming today announced plans to break ground on a new hotel this summer: The Landing Hotel Portsmouth. Mayor of Portsmouth Shannon Glover first shared the news during the annual Portsmouth State of the City meeting as another sign of tremendous economic momentum in the City of Portsmouth. The sold-out State of the City 2025 meeting was held in The Event Center at Rivers Casino on May 2. 'Portsmouth is on the move – and we're winning,' said Mayor Glover. 'The Landing Hotel Portsmouth is more than just a beautiful new addition to our skyline. It's a symbol of Rivers Casino's positive impact on Portsmouth and our continued rise as a regional entertainment destination.' The Landing Hotel Portsmouth is a $65 million privately funded development. The project will bring roughly 200 new temporary construction jobs and 60 new permanent positions to Rivers Casino Portsmouth. In addition to the new hospitality tax for the City of Portsmouth, the hotel is expected to drive additional local commerce and gaming, restaurant, conference, and event revenues by supporting weekend and overnight visits to the area. The Landing Hotel Portsmouth is expected to open in early 2027. 'A hotel was always part of the casino's masterplan, and we're excited to be moving forward as expected,' said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino Portsmouth. 'The Landing Hotel Portsmouth will be Rush Street's fourth casino hotel, custom-designed for the greater Hampton Roads market.' Award-Winning Architectural Design The Landing Hotel Portsmouth will be an upscale eight-story destination directly adjacent to Rivers Casino Portsmouth—overlooking the property's water feature. The hotel will have 106 well-appointed and generously sized guest rooms, including 32 expansive suites, among them two 'super suites' providing both indoor and outdoor space. Setting this property apart are spacious guestrooms and upsized suites comparable to luxury hotel brands. Suites will range from approximately 400 square feet to over 800 square feet. A sophisticated Lobby Bar is planned near the reception area on the first floor, where two private executive board rooms and other amenities will also be available. Complimentary breakfast and a sundries shop will be among the hotel's offerings. Guests of The Landing Hotel will have immediate access, via a dedicated covered corridor, to The Event Center at Rivers Casino along with eight on-property restaurants and lounges—including the popular Admiral's Steak & Seafood, an Open Table Diners' Choice winner—plus BetRivers Sportsbook, poker room and the full-service gaming floor. The architect is the award-winning KOO Architecture & Interiors of Chicago. KOO is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. A Winning Destination on Victory Boulevard 'Having a hotel fulfills the promise of an integrated destination-style casino,' said Roy Corby, general manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth. 'The Landing Hotel will make Rivers an ideal choice for weekend getaways, wedding parties, conventions and expos, business travelers, concertgoers, and sports fans alike.' The Landing Hotel Portsmouth will be independently owned and operated by Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming, which also owns and operates The Landing Hotel in Pittsburgh and Schenectady and Riversuites in Philadelphia. The Landing Hotel Portsmouth will be a non-smoking facility. Guests must be over 21 and present a photo ID to access Rivers Casino's gaming floor. For additional information and reservations, visit EDITOR'S NOTE: A Video and High-resolution renderings of The Landing Hotel Portsmouth, courtesy of KOO Architecture & Interiors of Chicago and Rush Street Gaming, are available here: TLH Renderings. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destination located along Victory Boulevard, south of I-264. As part of Portsmouth's New Entertainment District, the complex currently features a full-service casino, poker room, BetRivers Sportsbook, event and conference venues, premier restaurants, and more. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is Virginia's first permanent casino and the latest addition to Rush Street Gaming, one of the fastest-growing casino and entertainment companies in the country. Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois; and Schenectady, New York. All Rush Street Gaming casinos, including Rivers Casino Portsmouth, have been voted a 'Best Place to Work' or 'Top Workplace' by their Team Members. For more information about Rivers Casino Portsmouth, including ongoing career opportunities, please visit
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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Need a job? Set a course for Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — In Hampton Roads, home of the world's largest naval base, an all-hands effort is underway to fill some 11,000 positions in the maritime industry, with Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover saying the line for jobs starts here. 'Waves of Opportunity' for maritime job seekers in Hampton Roads 'The problem we don't have in Portsmouth is the workforce,' Glover said. 'Part of our challenge is getting those individuals trained and with the credentials so that they can get these good jobs.' is the nation's oldest, and located in Portsmouth. But, said Glover, don't feel confused about opportunities to serve your country while serving your family's needs. 'If they come onto our Portsmouth at Work program, we can set them up with training, and if you are a resident of Portsmouth, we provide funding for a lot of the training that you will receive to earn those certificates that will enable you to get those good-paying jobs,' Glover said. At the Portsmouth-based Skilled Trades Program Center for Workforce Solutions, young people are learning the skills needed to build and repair the nation's warships. Skilled Trades Academy in Portsmouth no longer a best-kept secret And, says Glover, this is why good jobs matter. 'It provides stability, it gives you hope,' Glover said, 'but also gives you personal pride in knowing that you can do it, that you can make a difference in your own life and impact those people around you.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
