Elizabeth Morin

Elizabeth Morin is a writer based in Virginia Beach. She is passionate about local sports, politics and everything in between. Have any Virginia Beach-related news published on our website? Email us at admin at thevirginiabeachobserver.com.

2 Minutes

Business

🔒 The Franchisee: Riley Scharnek

Elizabeth Morin June 12, 2025 0 Comment

The Franchise: Jupiter, Florida-based Scenthound is a membership-based dog wellness franchise that provides routine hygiene and grooming services at a monthly rate. Since its 2015 founding, the brand has grown to 135 locations, or...

2 Minutes

Finance

Denver data center company named as user of Port Washington campus

Elizabeth Morin June 12, 2025 0 Comment

Vantage Data Centers, a growing developer of hyperscale data center campuses based in Denver, plans to build a data center complex in Port Washington on potentially up to 1,900 acres. Earlier this year, Houston-based...

4 Minutes

Business

🔒 Derse plans to build new HQ in Oak Creek

Elizabeth Morin June 11, 2025 0 Comment

Derse, a Milwaukee-based company in the trade show and event industry, which specializes in event exhibit production, announced plans to build a new facility in Oak Creek, moving its headquarters from Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley....

5 Minutes

Politics

The Evolution of Republican News: Where to Find Reliable Updates

Elizabeth Morin June 11, 2025

The landscape of news reporting is ever-changing, especially in the context of political discourse. As the world becomes more interconnected through technology and social media, the way we consume news also transforms. In particular,...

5 Minutes

Finance

🔒 Q&A: Karen Frost prioritizing innovation, strategic partnerships as next leader of The Water Council

Elizabeth Morin June 9, 2025 0 Comment

After being with Milwaukee-based nonprofit The Water Council for more than a decade, Karen Frost is settling into the new role of executive director. She previously served as vice president of economic development and...

3 Minutes

Business

Acclaimed Milwaukee chef to open new restaurant in Northwestern Mutual’s rebuilt North Building

Elizabeth Morin June 9, 2025 0 Comment

James Beard Award-winning chef Adam Siegel with his wife, Daria Aitken-Siegel, will open a new restaurant on the ground floor of Northwestern Mutual’s North Building, which is currently undergoing a $500 million total makeover....

6 Minutes

Politics

The Best Conservative News Websites for In-Depth Analysis and Commentary

Elizabeth Morin June 9, 2025

In today’s fast-paced digital world, finding reliable sources of information is more crucial than ever. Especially when it comes to understanding the complexities of political news, immigration issues, and current events from a conservative...

6 Minutes

Politics

Navigating the Conservative News Landscape: Top Sources for Unbiased Insights

Elizabeth Morin June 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced digital world, the media landscape is as complex as ever. With myriad sources of information available at our fingertips, discerning credible news from biased reporting can be a daunting task. This...

6 Minutes

Business

From reluctant heir to retail leader: Jane Blain Gilbertson shares her journey at Blain’s Farm & Fleet

Elizabeth Morin June 5, 2025 0 Comment

As a youth Jane Blain Gilbertson, the executive chair and sole owner of Janesville-based Blain’s Farm & Fleet, had no plans to join her family’s business. At BizTimes Media’s annual Family & Closely Held Business...

2 Minutes

Finance

A strong transition starts with a plan, not a sale

Elizabeth Morin June 5, 2025 0 Comment

For many family-owned businesses, succession or exit planning isn’t just the final chapter, it’s an opportunity to shape the future with intention. When it comes to that future, nothing is more valuable than having...