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Crabberley Enterprises opens 33,000-square-foot Portsmouth facility, plans to hire 10 more
Summary
Crabberley Enterprises celebrated a ribbon-cutting in Portsmouth after moving into a 33,000-square-foot facility. City leaders said the company employs 42 people now and expects to add 10 jobs; founders described a 15-year startup story and local partnerships that supported their growth.
Brian Donahue, director of economic development for Portsmouth City, opened a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Crabberley Enterprises, welcoming Mayor Shannon Glover and City Council members and saying the company's move represents a vote of confidence in the city's workforce and future.
"It's my great honor to welcome you all to the ribbon cutting celebration for Crabberley Enterprises," Donahue said as he introduced the founders and the mayor.
Mayor Shannon Glover praised the company's growth and its regional role in fabricating and installing HVAC ductwork. Glover said Crabberley outgrew an 18,000-square-foot facility in Norfolk and now occupies a 33,000-square-foot site in Portsmouth.
"Craberley employs 42 hardworking men and women with plans to hire 10 more in the near future," Glover said, framing the hiring plans as a local jobs win.
Craig Warren, speaking on behalf of Crabberley Enterprises, described the company's early years and the founders' sacrifices to keep the business afloat. "We sold every single item that wasn't a daily necessity to accumulate cash," Warren said, recounting how their first truck and a small loan helped the business take off.
Warren also thanked local partners and said the company intends to reciprocate community support as it grows in Portsmouth. The ceremony concluded with a brief presentation from Mayor Glover and a planned ribbon cutting.
The city described the event as part of its larger economic development effort to attract and retain small businesses; no regulatory actions, votes or formal motions were part of the ceremony.
