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Across Virginia, a rising generation of professionals is stepping into leadership roles, shaping industries and communities with a focus on results and long-term impact. From entrepreneurs and executives to public servants, their work reflects a clear sense of purpose — and a growing generational influence on how business and civic life operate in the commonwealth. […]

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AvalonBay discussing merger with Equity Residential, Bloomberg reports

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A rendering of the Microporous facility planned for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Photo courtesy Microporous

Microporous to start construction in May on $1.35B Pittsylvania project

Microporous will begin construction in May on its $1.35B battery separator plant in Pittsylvania County after securing project financing.

Industries

The logo of the company Leidos Holdings Inc is shown on one of the company's buildings in San Diego, California, U.S., September 17, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand

Leidos Holdings raises its 2026 profit and revenue forecast, driven by strong demand for its military intelligence and IT services amid Pentagon stockpile efforts.

Real Estate

JK Land Holdings advances plans for 117-acre Loudoun industrial park

JK Land Holdings advances plans for 117-acre Loudoun industrial park

JK Land Holdings is advancing plans to build a 117-acre industrial business park in Loudoun County, just outside Purcellville.

Money

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 1, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

S&P 500 falls from record high on Middle East worries

The S&P 500 retreated from record highs following Middle East conflicts impacting oil and shipping, despite strong first-quarter earnings reports.

Government

The M1A2 Abrams SEPv3. Photo courtesy General Dynamics

General Dynamics subsidiary lands $716M Army contract

The U.S. Army has awarded a $716 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems to support its fleet of combat vehicles.

People

Zachary C. Lauer. Photo courtesy Trex

Winchester’s Trex promotes COO

Winchester-based Trex has promoted Senior Vice President Zachary C. Lauer, adding the chief operations officer title.

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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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C-Suite Awards

June 4th, 2026 - 11:30 AM

The C-Suite Awards celebrate top corporate executives who consistently demonstrate remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, [...]

Forty Under 40

May 5th, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Forty Under 40 recognizes up and coming business professionals — Under the age of 40 — based on their professional accomplishments, comm[...]

Best Places to Work in Virginia

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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

Details coming soon!

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

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Around The Nation

Oil prices jump 5% as Iran attacks UAE, vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Spirit Airlines seeks approval to make retention payments as it ends operations

Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry’s first Iran war casualty

Oil falls as Iran proposes talks but prices still set for weekly gains

Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic

US manufacturing sector steady in April, but input costs surge amid Iran war

US railroads Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek approval for $85 billion merger

FCC chair says White House did not pressure him to open Disney review

Sunset clouds glow over pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau region, Kazakhstan, April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Pavel Mikheyev/File Photo

Global oil slips but Middle East fighting gives floor to drop

Global oil prices slipped after the U.S. launched an operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing U.S.-Iran exchanges of fire in the Gulf.

Renovations continue at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

All eyes on job market as Fed’s rate-cut window narrows

The US job market's strength narrows the Federal Reserve's window for interest rate cuts amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Small Business Summit in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

Trump calls Xi meeting important trip, says US leads in AI

President Donald Trump calls his upcoming meeting with China's Xi Jinping important and emphasizes the US lead in artificial intelligence amid trade tensions.

Paramount logo is seen in this illustration taken December 8, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Paramount Skydance first-quarter profit benefits from cost-cutting

Paramount Skydance's first-quarter profit rose 59% aided by cost savings and streaming revenue growth, despite a cautious second-quarter revenue forecast.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks to the media, on the day he attends a working lunch with EU ministers responsible for trade, in Brussels, Belgium, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw//File Photo

US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer confirmed plans to increase EU car tariffs to 25%, escalating trade tensions and impacting German automakers.

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Virginia’s economic competitiveness depends on civic infrastructure

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Millennials burn out while holding it all together

Bridging the workplace soft-skills gap across generations

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Local leaders shape solar’s future

A street sign for Wall Street hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange May 8, 2013. Stocks pushed further into record territory on Wednesday, driving the S&P 500 to an all-time high close for a fifth day, helped by strength in financials and technology. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows dropped to a six-week low as investors reacted to crude oil price surges and Federal Reserve policy uncertainty.

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

Are your best people leaving over money — or this?

COVID did something to us that a decade of wellness programs never could. It forced us to look directly at our own mortality and ask with unusual honesty, is this how I want to spend my time? That question did not stay at the dinner table. It followed people into their offices, their Zoom calls […]

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Virginia Maritime Association's executive director on state's maritime industry

Richard Foster. Photo by James Lee

No one’s indispensable — and that’s a good thing

Cross-training is a key strategy used by 68% of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work to ensure operational continuity and employee engagement.

The choice we’re making about AI

The choice we’re making about AI

AI can improve productivity if implemented with training and human connection. Poor rollouts cause frustration and workplace loneliness, warns Best Companies Group.

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