twi757: the short list | Early "spring"

Here’s a quick look at a few things happening across Hampton Roads, from aerospace partnerships to advanced manufacturing investments and leadership moves.

LS Cable & System moving forward with a massive advanced materials campus in Chesapeake. The $689 million project will manufacture high-voltage submarine power cables and create more than 430 jobs supporting offshore wind and energy infrastructure. https://virginiabusiness.com/ls-cable-system-chesapeake-investment/

Pool Scouts names Mike Hysick as Director of Operations. The Virginia Beach-based pool service brand continues expanding its national franchise footprint as it adds new leadership focused on growth and franchise support. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pool-scouts_pool-scouts-names-mike-hysick-as-director-activity-7433233047560302593-DuXg/

Radian Forge to invest $10.5 million expanding advanced manufacturing in Portsmouth. The startup produces large-scale maritime parts using wire arc additive manufacturing and expects to create 53 jobs supporting U.S. Navy supply chains. https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/february-releases/name-1113113-en.html

Virginia Business bringing back the Elevator Pitch for the 2026 StartVirginia issue. The feature invites founders across the state to submit short pitches highlighting their companies as part of the magazine’s annual look at Virginia’s startup ecosystem. https://virginiabusiness.com/start_virginia/?oly_enc_id=4680E3297356J0Y

Have something we should include in a future Short List? Send it our way. We’re always tracking what’s being built across the 757.