Hampton Roads is the name of both a body of water and the region of land areas which surround it in southeastern Virginia in the USA. Hampton Roads weather is mild and it has a flurry of snow every couple of years. There are many military bases with the United States Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, NASA, Marines, and Army facilities call this area home. There are also shipyards, coal piers, and hundreds of miles of waterfront property and beaches, all of which contribute to the diversity and stability of the region's economy. It is comprised by the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg. Each city has it's own character. As a history lover, I will attempt to gather information on each city. Chesapeake is one in this series. "These articles are the the Chesapeake Central Library. These articles were found in the area of Indian River. History of Chesapeake and it's surroundings by Date after Christopher Columbus discovery of America 1606 On April 10 1606, two companies were authorized to be created by King James for the purpose of settlement of Virginia. Virginia was defined as the land between the 34th and 45th degrees of North Latitude from the Cape Fear River in North Carolina to Passamaquoddy By in Main. The Plymouth company would settle the northern region and the London Company, the southern region. 1607 On May 13, 1607 representative of the London company and their band of settlers began a settlement on the river they named James at a place they called Jamestown. 1618 On 11 November 1618, the number of settlements and settler in the regions along Chesapeake Bay and the James river having increase, the Council in London ordered that the colony be divide in to four "corporations" for the purpose of local administration with each to be a parish of the Church. Sir George Yearldley was appointed governor of the county-parish system. The corporation of Elizabeth City included the are that later became the counties of Elizabeth City, Warwick, Isle of Wight, Southampton, Nansemond, Norfolk and Princess Anne and the cities that were carved from them. 1634 Elizabeth city conuty was created from part of the corporation of Elizabeth City. 1636 The County of New Norfolk (area south of the James River and Hampton Roads) was partitioned from Elizabeth City County. 1637 The County of New Norfolk was subdivided into Upper Norfolk county (formerly Nansemond County, now the City of Suffolk) 1691 Lower Norfolk county was divided in to Norfolk County and Princess Anne County. 1705 Norfolk was established as a town and port. 1736 The Borough of Norfolk was established. 1752 Portsmouth became a town. 1775 American Patriots defetaed the British in the Battle of Great Bridge on December 9. This was the first land battle of the American Revolution fougth in the Colony of Virginia. 1805 The Dismal Swamp Canal opened, providing for water traffic between the Albemarle Sound and the port of Hampton Roads. 1845 The city of Norfolk was partitioned from Norfolk County. 1858 The City of Portmouth was partitioned from Norfolk County. 1881 The Elizabeth City & Norfolk Railroad was completed, connecting Norfolk and Edenton on a route that runs through the City of Chesapeake. The name was later change to Norfolk Southern Railroad. Today, it is the chesapeaek & Albemarle Railroad. 1919 South Norfolk was partitioned from Norfolk County as a second-class city. 1953 South Norfolk became a first-class city. 1963 The remaining part of Norfolk County and the City of South Norfolk merged to become the City of Chesapeake. =Information compiled by Elizabeth Bawn Hanbury. 
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Another school year is finished. I think about this time of the year and can look 
back at it the same way that we look at the end of the year. For year end we think of the things that we did or didn’t accomplished. In some parts of Colombia, my home country, People burn a stuffed man as in a metaphor of burning old man last year to welcome the New Year.
This school year my son finished Elementary School, moved from being a cub scout to a boy scout,
he is now taller than me, and now I am the shortest person in my family ( It doesn’t take much as I am pretty short. )
This past year my daughter wore make up for the first time, went to her 
first dance
and decided to learn another language ( not Spanish, which she already takes at school but Korean. She loves all things Korean.) She has also picked up another instrument and almost got straight A’s. She is also learning to drive. I love hearing her practice her violin.
I just finished re-reading Harry Potter, and I couldn’t help but think of Valerie when they describe Hermione and how she always has to do the right thing.
I have had my worst year financially since I started working, but once I decided to reinvent my business I have relaxed, as I know that things will change and all to soon I will be very busy. In the mean time, I have decided to enjoy so many blessings that have come my way. I have wonderful friends, wonderful loving relatives and an awesome husband. My kids are such good kind kids that try so hard to do what is good and right that I couldn’t be prouder. I have decided to go on a diet and shed the extra weight that I put on while I was so stressed with real estate. ( I will share my before and after pictures in a few months ) My wish for all you parents out there and those who will be parents one day, and those who have chosen not to be parents is that life is short and it is our choice to concentrate on what our life is missing or what we already have. It is our choice to be happy or not.
My father passed away a year ago this month, and the more time passes the more I wish I had visited him more often while he was alive. 
I am grateful for him having been a part of my life, and every morning before I put my feet on the floor I give thanks for it all. Good and bad.
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In Hampton Roads the closest we have to a large city feel of living is Norfolk. Specifically the Ghent, West Ghent area and downtown Norfolk. As a real estate agent, I have found that people who move to downtown Norfolk do not want to leave. Hence, the price of living in these neighborhoods is rather higher.
So I am really exited to share this Norfolk happening.
This is what Nicole has to say “Hey Tere, every Wednesday to help with ALL the construction, downtown has a "Stay and Play" at a different restaurant each week. It's to encourage people that work downtown to stay for a while and support that profiled restaurant before going home. Nice networking opportunity too!”
This past week’s featured restaurant was “456 Fish”
Wednesday, June 17th from 5-7pm “Guadalajara” located at 411 Granby Street.
Wednesday, June 24th from 5-7pm “Entourage” @ 112 Bank Street.
I am not crazy for Mexican food (remember, I am Colombian) but I have never been to Entourage, so I will be there on the 24th. See you there?
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Latin Fest in Virginia Beach is a celebration for every one. The festival is modeled after Miami's "Calle Ocho" celebration. You will get to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of music, food, beverages and good times. Domino table section, live music with local, regional and national performers. (I am really exited about the Domino section)
You will get to listen to salsa, merengue, mambo and bachata music from some of the best local and national acts. Of course there will be arts, crafts and foods from various Latin countries.
Locos Por Juana, one of the hottest Latin alternative rock bands in the United States, takes the stage on 
Friday, June 5, from 9:30pm-11:00pm. This multinational Miami-based band combines infectious energy with Latin rhythms from the Caribbean and South America, as well as reggae, hip hop, and American funk. In December of 2008, Locos Por Juana was nominated for “Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album” for their album titled La Verdad.
La Excelencia Orchestra, playing Saturday, June 6, from 9:45pm-11:00pm, delivers high-octane rhythms while maintaining the essence and true roots of Salsa. This New York 
City-based group showcases beautiful harmonies and powerful arrangements of free-flowing horns and lively percussions.
Additional activities include the Zumba Dance Competition, in which individuals and couples compete in a variety of Latin dance styles, and the Domino Competition on the Boardwalk. Both events take place on Saturday, and are open to public participation.
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BNI: The Strategic Allicance chapter, a weekly networking event has been great for my bussines. In fact las year it accounted for more than 30 % of my income. I started the Strategic alliance group almost three years ago, and I still love the energy that I pick up when I leave the meeting.
But today I want to talk about another networking event that I started right around the same time three years ago. THE TIDEWATER ENTREPRENEUR: We meet once a month and every month we get new people come through. We have some regular members, whom I appreciate very much. In this meetings I set up a speaker to come and talk on business related subjects.
In the past year we have had the following speakers:
-Francisco Sossa speak about print and direct Marketing,
-Mickey Boyer partner of HR Sandler Training office who talked about making the first 5 minutes count and creating the 30 second commercial.
-Sandy Crocker a "Certified Life success Consultant" who spoke about goal setting and achieving them
-Ashley Lewis who talked about business strategies in a difficult market.
-Dr Michael Vanella of Vanella Chiropractic, who spoke on the posture of sales. Image is everything in business
-Patti Robertson, Why Join a Franchise Vs. Doing It on your Own?
-Martin Crenshaw was our last speaker, and he was so awesome that he came back for an encore.
As you can see, I try to get as many different speakers as possible. Devie Robertson is the Assistan Organizer. He is CEO of Robertson Global, Executive Travel Specialists. Some times he arranges the meetings, and takes over the running of things.
These meetings are very informal and we meet at "El Desorden" the Colombian restaurant I have mentioned in the past. We are served breakfast for $7.00 plus tip. The breakfast is different than most people are accustomed to, but every one loves it.
Last month we had about 18 people come to the meeting and I promised them that I would link my blog to their websites. Unfortunately, not all of them have websites, so this month Naoma Doriguzzi will be talking to us about Social networking and the importance of having a presence on the Internet.
Please check out the following businesses. You will be surprised of how different our businesses are, so we have very interesting meetings. Every month as I said we have new people, so if you are in town and are not looking for a weekly commitment, but want to meet other business owners come and join us.
Kathy Arnaud, Certified Massage therapist.
Gerrie Beck with Home Staging and redesign
We meet the second Saturday of the Month at 9:30 AM.
El Desorden, located at: 665 Newtown Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462
BNI: A weekly networking event. The Tidewater Entrepreneur: A monthly business networking event. By Tere Rottink is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
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