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Suffolk’s central location in both Hampton Roads and the overall mid-Atlantic region make it a strategic choice to grow a business and improve your quality of life. Learn more about why CNN Money selected Suffolk as one of the “100 Best Places to Live” in America, and how the Suffolk Economic Development Department can help you make your vision a reality. You’re in Good Company.

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SUFFOLK WELCOMES THE SALTY SHELL ON BENNETT’S CREEK
Suffolk Economic Development is pleased to announce the grand opening of The Salty Shell on Bennett’s Creek, an upscale gift shop located at 3300 Bridge Road, Suffolk, VA 23435. Owners Betsy Brake and Patti Hornsby invite the community to celebrate the grand opening on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
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Economic Activity Report
As we close out 2024 and the 50th anniversary of the City of Suffolk’s merger with Nansemond County, we see that this past year has been one of noteworthy economic development successes!