POSTS BY Grant Cothran
Grant works with Norfolk Southern Intermodal, helping companies reduce their logistics costs and cut the number of trucks on our highways. In 2010, IEDC recognized him as the world's youngest certified economic developer. After hours, Grant serves as president of Re:vision Norfolk, a non-profit seeking long-term change to broaden the region's creative class. He has called Virginia home for as long as he's had a choice, and currently lives in Downtown Norfolk with his wife, Nicole.
Op-ed: The Economy of Food Trucks & the Power Found in Lunchtime Conversations
By Grant Cothran
Perhaps it sounds simplistic to believe food, when shared, can be the catalyst that brings cohesion to community. But indeed, this has been its role since the beginning of time.
Where Labyrinths Come From
By Grant Cothran
More often than not, the momentum for an idea comes from prolonged effort and enthusiasm that, like the labyrinth itself, prevails through twists and turns along the way.
Author Interview: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption
By Grant Cothran
“Collaborative Consumption describes the rapid explosion in traditional sharing, bartering, lending, trading, renting, gifting, and swapping redefined through technology and peer communities.” – Rachel Botsman
My Favorite Bike Ride in Norfolk: Scope Plaza
By Grant Cothran
Among downtown’s largest open spaces, Scope Plaza is perfect for bikes. And dogs.
Atlantis Found?
By Grant Cothran
Billionaire businessman Peter Siden plans to make a major economic announcement in Norfolk in July. In a statement today, the CEO of Siden Corporation promised “a world-changing broadcast” during an upcoming press release, slated for July 1 at Nauticus in Norfolk.
If You Read the Paper | Thurs July 1
By Grant Cothran
As 561 new laws go into effect, Virginia braces for its next Confederate History Month moment.
If You Read the Paper | Thurs June 24
By Grant Cothran
Wait – could the haters actually be wrong? Could this actually be a good and decent place to live? Some people seem to think so. I seem to think so.
If You Had Read The Paper | Thursday June 10
By Grant Cothran
Intellectually, avoiding BP gas is on par with eating inferior ketchup because the opposition presidential candidate’s wife has ties to the Heinz family.
If You Read The Paper | Thurs May 27
By Grant Cothran
The Navy’s new anti-American policy; Norfolk teachers go toe-to-toe with The Man; calling for a Vote of No Confidence on Michael Sera
If You Read The Paper | Thurs May 20
By Grant Cothran
We have to remember, Cooch is still a puppy. It’s important to watch him to make sure he’s not peeing the carpet again, but we also need to give our little Cooch lots of praise when he does something right.
If You Read The Paper | Thur May 13
By Grant Cothran
Add Wikipedia to your hurricane kit, in defense of Dollar Tree, and toilet paper fires.
Photobooth Fun at Art | Everywhere
By Grant Cothran
As I flick off the soft box and cut the lighting the photobooth’s interior, a young woman wanders over. “So how many girls flashed the camera tonight?”
If You Had Read the Paper | Thurs Apr 29
By Grant Cothran
HR’s “Average roads” a “high priority;” foodbank in need; cottage for sale – lots of character* (*old, bad location, heaps of red tape).
If You Had Read the Paper | Thurs Apr 22
By Grant Cothran
A full docket: Pirates v. Navy, Virginia v. Florida, Hitler v. DMV, Taste Buds v. Bowels.
If You Had Read The Paper | Thurs April 15
By Grant Cothran
Schools in trouble, lots of crabs, underage drinking.
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