About Petite Taway and Deborah Newman

Deborah Newman is the founder and Creative Director of Petite Taway Inc., a Virginia-based web design and digital marketing agency dedicated to helping small businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and community organizations build bold, beautiful, and successful online presences. Through custom Wix website design, search engine optimization (SEO), e-commerce development, branding, social media consulting, marketing materials, and website training, she empowers clients across the United States and internationally, with a special focus on purpose-driven businesses and organizations.

 

With a portfolio of more than 400 clients and growing, Deborah is known for providing every client—whether new or long-standing—with the same personalized, one-on-one service, ensuring each project receives the attention and care it deserves. Her approachable personality, genuine sense of humor, and ability to make technology easy to understand have earned her a loyal client base and countless referrals.

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Before entering the technology industry, Deborah spent 25 years in the restaurant and hospitality business throughout Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, where she developed a strong foundation in customer service, operations, leadership, and entrepreneurship. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in the Study of the Americas from George Mason University, where she cultivated a passion for art, culture, history, and advocacy. She later co-founded Maine Bytes, a computer repair and web design company, with her late husband in Maine. Following his unexpected passing in 2012, Deborah relocated to Virginia in 2013 and established Petite Taway Inc., naming the company in honor of her mother as a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and new beginnings.

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Beyond her business, Deborah is a dedicated community leader, advocate for small businesses, and passionate connector who believes strong communities are built through collaboration. Deborah's community commitment is evident in her partnerships below;

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Vice President Colonial Beach Historical Society & Museum
Board Member Orange County African American Historical Society 
Board Member The North Stafford Rotary Club

Board Member Fredericksburg-Este Association 

Board Advisor in Marketing, Fundraising and Website Support for: 
King George Historical Society Historic 
Port Royal Inc 
AT Johnson Museum
Girls Zone 
Good Samaritan Food Pantry 
Adopt-A-Cop 
Friends of the Wilderness 
Friends of Chatham 
Brandy Station Foundation, Graffiti House 
Dahlgren Heritage Museum 
Fredericksburg-Kathmandu Sister City 
The Virginia Osprey Foundation 
The Arts & Cultural Council of the Rappahannock

Founder of the Northen Neck Networking Group celebrating 2 years, and CoFounder of Networking with Tisha and Deb. 

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Deborah also serves as Community Engagement & Public Relations Director for FailSafe-ERA, a Virginia reentry nonprofit whose mission is to empower justice-impacted individuals and their families by providing education, workforce development, entrepreneurship training, mentoring, and supportive services that promote successful reentry, reduce recidivism, and strengthen communities. In her role, Deborah leads community outreach, public relations, marketing, partnership development, and strategic communications, helping to expand the organization's visibility while building relationships with businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and community partners. She also supports fundraising initiatives, special events, volunteer engagement, and public awareness campaigns, sharing the stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through FailSafe-ERA's programs and services.

 

Whether she is mentoring a startup, designing a nonprofit's website, speaking at community events, or connecting local professionals through networking, she leads with authenticity, humor, and an unwavering commitment to helping others succeed. Her philosophy is simple: every client deserves personal attention, every business has a unique story to tell, and meaningful relationships are the foundation of lasting success.