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TowneBank completes $476M acquisition of Dogwood State Bank

Suffolk-based TowneBank announced Monday that it has completed its $476 million acquisition of North Carolina-based Dogwood State Bank.

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Virginia Supreme Court orders new trial in $2B Appian-Pega case

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Prince William Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Sweeney announced in January 2026 he plans to step down. Photo courtesy Prince William Chamber

Prince William Chamber CEO to step down

Prince William Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Sweeney is stepping down after three years. 

Industries

The crutches’ sculpture created by the late Staunton sculptor Willy Ferguson, was re-installed outside the new entrance of Augusta Health's Emergency Department in Fishersville, Virginia.

Augusta Health reaches agreement with Cigna health insurance

Augusta Health and Cigna reached a new contract, keeping patients in-network and ensuring uninterrupted care across the Shenandoah Valley.

Real Estate

Rendering of multi-use project which would include 450 apartments and commercial space. Image courtesy Fairfax County

Developer plans 450 apartments, retail in Fairfax

Falls Church-based Eakin Properties, a family-run real estate development and investment firm, is moving forward with plans to develop 450 apartments and 30,000 square feet of retail space in Fairfax County's Seven Corners area.

Money

Wall Street indexes finish higher with tech, Walmart

Wall Street indexes finish higher with tech, Walmart

NEW YORK, Jan 12 (Reuters) – The S&P 500 and Dow registered record closing highs on Monday, with shares of technology companies and retailer Walmart gaining and as investors mostly brushed aside concerns about the U.S. Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Technology was among the day’s biggest sector gainers. Shares […]

Government

Carrie Chenery is Virginia's incoming secretary of commerce and trade. Photo courtesy Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's transition team

Spanberger appoints Virginia commerce and trade secretary

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger's transition team announced Monday that Carrie H. Chenery, former executive director of the Shenandoah Valley Partnership, has been appointed secretary of commerce and trade.

People

Real Estate Information Network's new president John Chandler. Photo courtesy REIN

REIN announces 2026 board of directors

The Real Estate Information Network last week announced that it has elected its board of directors for 2026.

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BTM Business Connect

Rolley Davis, President of Sussex Development Corporation.

Rolley Davis Promoted to President of Sussex Development Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA — Sussex Development Corporation, a leading construction management firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, announced today the promotion of Rolley Davis from Vice President to President. As President, he will oversee company operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth, while continuing to foster the culture of integrity, commitment, collaboration, and excellence that has defined […]

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Virginia Business is pleased to launch its inaugural Forty Under 40 Awards program in 2025!

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March 31st, 2026 - 4:30 PM

Best Places to Work in Virginia is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines your company’s practices, programs an[...]

Women In Leadership

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The Women in Leadership Awards celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, [...]

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Past three Fed chairs decry ‘unprecedented’ assault by Trump on Powell

Saks Global Plans Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

Defense firms seek legal advice over Trump’s clampdown on payouts

Dollar gains against major currencies following U.S. jobs data

US Supreme Court does not issue ruling in Trump tariffs case

Less than zero: Paramount reaffirms Warner Bros offer, dumps on cable spinoff

Defense Stocks Jump After Trump Calls for $1.5T Budget

US October trade deficit lowest since 2009 as imports decline

The logo and ticker for Capital One are displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Capital One $425 million depositor settlement wins preliminary approval after earlier rejection

NEW YORK, Jan 12 (Reuters) – A federal judge granted preliminary approval on Monday to Capital One’s revised $425 million class action settlement with depositors who said they were cheated out of high interest rates, two months after an earlier accord was rejected. U.S. District Judge David Novak in Alexandria, Virginia, ruled after Capital One […]

Trump administration probe of Fed’s Powell draws pushback

Trump administration probe of Fed’s Powell draws pushback

A criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell sparked bipartisan criticism, raised concerns over Fed independence and moved markets.

FILE PHOTO: Paramount and Warner Bros logos are seen in this illustration taken December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Paramount Skydance sues Warner Bros for details on Netflix deal

Jan 12 (Reuters) – Paramount Skydance on Monday sued Warner Bros Discovery for more information on a rival $82.7 billion deal with Netflix, escalating a battle to take control of one of the most storied Hollywood studios. The David Ellison-led company also said it plans to nominate directors to Warner Bros Discovery’s board, in one […]

The Google logo is displayed during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, November 11, 2025. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

Alphabet hits $4 trillion valuation as AI refocus lifts sentiment

Jan 12 (Reuters) – Alphabet hit a $4 trillion market valuation on Monday, as the Google parent’s sharpened artificial intelligence focus allayed doubts about its strategy and thrust it back to the forefront of the high-stakes race. The tech giant on Wednesday surpassed Apple in market capitalization for the first time since 2019, becoming the […]

U.S. President Donald Trump, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Russell Vought tour the Federal Reserve Board building, which is currently undergoing renovations, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura

Trump team escalates attack on Fed’s Powell with criminal indictment threat

Jan 12 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has ramped up its pressure campaign on the U.S. central bank, threatening to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over comments he made to Congress about a building renovation project, prompting the Fed chief to call the move a “pretext” to gain more influence over the setting of […]

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Opinion

Back to school, back to buying? How fall affects Northern Virginia homebuyers

Women execs have tougher climb to top rung

Don’t import 996: Why America should reject overwork culture

OurView: Will AI spell lights out for white-collar workers?

The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers

The Mailroom: America needs immigrants

Virginia’s universities at risk if checks and balances fail

Virginia’s chance to legalize marijuana right

On Jan. 15, 2022, Republican Glenn Youngkin was sworn in as Virginia’s 74th governor on the steps of the state Capitol. Photo courtesy governor’s office.

Why Virginia’s one-term limit for governors deserves a second look

As Virginia prepares to swear in its first woman governor, it’s worth reexamining whether the commonwealth’s one-term limit on governors serves the state’s long-term economic and leadership interests.

The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers

The December question every leader should anticipate

As the year winds down, our calendars fill with two things: out-of-office replies and existential dread. December has a funny way of putting a mirror in front of us. In the quiet between deadlines and family gatherings, a perennial set of questions shows up: What am I doing with my life? Do I still want […]

2022 Virginia 500: Moving up

2025: The year of living disruptively

Looking back on 2025, the best symbol of the past year’s upheaval might be the White House, if not its most famous occupant. Since moving back into 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in January, our real estate mogul president has launched into a series of home renovations worthy of its own HGTV series. The most prominent changes […]

Jared Burden is a Co-Managing Partner of GreeneHurlocker. Photo courtesy Jared Burden

Local leaders shape solar’s future

With federal support shrinking, Virginia’s solar future depends on local boards, zoning decisions and early community engagement.

Beyond burnout: the case for workplaces where people thrive

Beyond burnout: the case for workplaces where people thrive

In my last column, I wrote about the lesson of 996 culture, an overwork philosophy that destroys value. Now, the next question is obvious: What actually creates it? The answer isn’t complicated, but it does require courage. Sustainable business success comes from workplaces where people feel valued, fulfilled and empowered. When employees feel their contributions […]

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