iHub dedication held in Norfolk

Northeast Community College renewed and expanded partnerships as it celebrated the groundbreaking for its iHub technology and innovation center in downtown Norfolk.

About 120 people attended the sunny, but chilly event at 707 and 713 W. Norfolk Ave., which took place Thursday, April 4.

"I am so proud to be standing here with our community partners," said Leah Barrett, Northeast president. "This is a community effort."

The new iHub, which has been called a "game changer," is expected to benefit manufacturing, agricultural and technical industries, as well as keep more young people employed in N...