The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below. Check out our favorite stories from across the Voyage family.
Benjamin McGehee
Although the land itself dates back to the Radford Family from the 1800′s, the structure that now houses Benjamin’s Great Cows and Crabs has stood the test of time as well. Its original conception was in 1932, constructed and owned by a gentleman named Mr. Porter. In it’s time, it served the community as a filling station. Read more>>
Stanley Malek
I first began to learn about the monument industry when I was 16 years old. My grandmother and a close family friend founded Blue Ridge Monument Inc., in 1992. Throughout my teenage years, I began to learn the processes of stencil making and the installation of basic memorials. Read more>>
Rainy Wang
I started Ben Wong’s Tea because I’ve always enjoyed desserts, drinks, and trying new ideas. Our Midlothian location was the first store we opened, and it’s been around for about three years now. In the beginning, we mainly focused on bubble tea, mochi donuts, Korean corn dogs, and other Asian-style desserts. Read more>>
Elaine Wilson
New Life Delight Logistics, LLC (NLDL) was started on a dream. My partner had a vision to start a trucking company, I’m an entrepreneurial soul and believed in his dream, so we jumped in! Read more>>
Ellen Seay
I’ve always been a lover of reading and learning so I wanted to bring that to the community in a new way that Roanoke has not seen before. Prior to opening The BiblioPub, I was a teacher focused in adult ESL and high needs special education, then worked a corporate job in the education technology field. Read more>>
Mike Weitman
For me it started from the pure fun of playing an instrument. Picking up the drums and the joy I felt in my body. I think a lot of people can relate to the idea of finding something and becoming so engrossed in it they refuse to put it down. That’s how it started. Eventually it grew to other places. Read more>>
Gabriele Pianezze
The Story Behind Amale Tre Focacceria & Italian Deli Where Family, Faith, Passion, and Authentic Italian Food Come Together In the heart of downtown Norfolk, directly across from the Scope Arena, sits a small family-owned Italian deli that has quickly become more than just a restaurant — it has become a destination. Read more>>
Christine Angles
I am the owner and principal agent of the Christine Angles Allstate Insurance Agency, an award-winning agency serving clients in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and West Virginia. My focus is helping individuals, families, and business owners protect what matters most through thoughtful insurance advice and strong coverage strategies. Read more>>
