Recent Articles from Josh Janney
Virginia unemployment spike ‘an economic shock,’ economist says
For the week ending May 10, 3,992 people filed initial unemployment insurance claims which is 46.8% higher than the previous week's 2,720 claims and a 67.3% increase over a comparable week last year (2,386).
UVA Health taps new CFO
UVA Health announced Thursday that Stephanie Schnittger will become its chief financial officer, starting July 7.
Leesburg firm lays off 155 after Navy cancels $170M contract
Leesburg-based data company Pantheon Data this week laid off 155 workers — including 33 Virginia employees — after the U.S. Navy canceled its $170 million service contract with the company on May 12.
QualiChem to invest $9M in Salem expansion
Salem-based metalworking fluids manufacturer QualiChem will invest $9 million to expand its operations with a new 48,550 square-foot facility and will create 12 jobs, according to a May 13 announcement.
Virginia Chamber adds two execs to its team
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced that Carter T. Whitelow is joining its team as vice president of government relations while Sarah Muse is joining as the director of marketing and brand management.
Henrico supervisors approve permit for St. Mary’s expansion
Bon Secours Mercy Health's planned $370 million renovation and expansion of Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in western Henrico County advanced May 13, as the Henrico County Board of Supervisors approved a provisional use permit tied to the project.
Northern Virginia sees surge in housing inventory
The Northern Virginia housing market saw a significant increase in active listings in April, the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors reports.
Saddle Creek Logistics to lay off 54 Richmond employees
Florida-based Saddle Creek Logistics Services plans to lay off 54 employees at its Richmond location in July 2025.
BWXT CFO steps down
Lynchburg-based nuclear components and fuel supplier manufacturer BWX Technologies announced that Robb A. LeMasters has stepped down from his position as executive vice president and chief financial officer. The company also announced that it has named chief accounting officer Mike T. Fitzgerald as the interim CFO.
ServicePower acquires French tech company
McLean-based field service management software company ServicePower announced last week it had acquired France-based technology company Inveniam.