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Electra among companies selected for FAA next-gen aircraft pilot

The FAA selected Manassas-based Electra as one of the participants for its advanced air mobility pilot program.

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Bill to create independent gaming commission delayed to 2027

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Education 2025: HEMPHILL, BRIAN O.

ODU Faculty Senate issues no-confidence vote in Hemphill, other leaders

The vote is in reaction to ODU's plan to cut online courses from 16 weeks to eight weeks in the upcoming academic year. 

Industries

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Leidos wins $455M Air Force contract

Leidos announced Wednesday that it has won a $454.9 million contract to modernize the U.S. Air Force's Cloud One platform.

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VCU hopes to acquire Altria building in Richmond for $150M

Virginia Commonwealth University has signed a letter of intent to acquire Altria Group’s building in downtown Richmond for $150 million.

Money

Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Wall St ends sharply lower as intensifying Iran war, soaring crude prompt selloff

U.S. stocks dropped sharply amid escalating Iran conflict and crude oil prices nearing $100 per barrel, raising inflation fears and market selloff.

Government

Augusta County on the proposed Congressional redistricting map should Virginia voters approved the Virginia Constitutional amendment.

Virginia redistricting vote begins amid lawsuits

Virginia's special election on congressional redistricting begins despite lawsuits. Early voting runs through April 18 with legal defenses from Attorney General Jay Jones.

People

Kristi Black, interim CEO for the Prince William Chamber. Photo courtesy Prince William Chamber

Prince William Chamber names interim CEO

The Prince William Chamber of Commerce has appointed Kristi Black, a former congressional aide to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, as its interim CEO.

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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 - 12:00 AM

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

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

Details coming soon!

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

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Anthropic seeks appeals court stay of Pentagon supply-chain risk designation

Dollar nears 2026 highs as volatile oil fans inflation spike fears

Oil prices up 5% as supply fears mount despite record stocks release plan

US consumer inflation steady before Iran conflict drives up oil prices

Boeing says wiring flaws could delay Q1 737 MAX jet deliveries

Dollar eases on conflicting signals about Trump’s Middle East timeline

Back to the 1970s? Investors brace for return of stagflation

AT&T outlines $250B US investment plan to boost infrastructure in AI age

Shipping containers are stacked at a terminal at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, U.S., March 10, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman

US customs agency says building system for tariff refunds is 40% to 80% complete

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is 40% to 80% complete building a system to refund $166 billion in illegal tariffs, with operations expected by mid-April.

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The US labor market lost 92,000 jobs in February in warning sign for economy

The U.S. labor market lost 92,000 jobs in February in a striking loss signaling the economy’s vulnerability after a tough month for health care industry jobs, which have been propping up the labor market. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4 percent, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Forecasters had predicted […]

FILE PHOTO: Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Oil unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says oil prices are unlikely to reach $200 a barrel despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused by the Iran conflict.

Senator Tim Scott, Republican of South Carolina, stands at the House Chamber before U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Kenny Holston/Pool via REUTERS

US Senate passes housing affordability, House consideration next

The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill to increase affordable housing construction, now awaiting House approval amid industry opposition and rising mortgage rates.

A foreign tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil damaged after catching fire in Iraq's territorial waters, following unidentified attacks that targeted two foreign tankers, according to Iraqi port officials, near Basra, Iraq, March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says

The IEA reports the biggest oil supply disruption in history due to the Middle East war, with global supply dropping 8 million barrels per day in March 2024.

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Opinion

The December question every leader should anticipate

2025: The year of living disruptively

Local leaders shape solar’s future

Beyond burnout: the case for workplaces where people thrive

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?

Jennifer Williamson, CEO of Volunteer Fairfax and vice chair of Virginia Service Foundation. Photo courtesy Volunteer Fairfax

Virginia’s economic competitiveness depends on civic infrastructure

Virginia’s economic competitiveness will not be determined by incentives alone, writes Volunteer Fairfax CEO.

JMU will host seminars in 2026 examining the nation’s founding principles and civic engagement. Photo courtesy James Madison University

Making the business case for InternshipsVA

InternshipsVA establishes a framework that encourages Virginia employers to start or expand high-quality, paid internship programs.

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

Millennials burn out while holding it all together

The other day I was sitting in back-to-back meetings when two notifications hit at once. My son’s school called — he’d fallen and needed to be picked up from school immediately. At the same time, an email from my mom popped up asking for help with her prescriptions. Work was on fire. And I was […]

Richard Foster. Photo by James Lee

Bridging the workplace soft-skills gap across generations

An editor’s take on Gen Z soft skills, mentorship at work and Virginia Business marking 40 years covering the commonwealth’s business community.

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.

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