The most-read stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Feb. 11-March 11
Virginia Business //March 31, 2025//
The most-read stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Feb. 11-March 11
Virginia Business //March 31, 2025//
1 | Booz Allen fires subcontractor who wrote document about DOGE access to Treasury
McLean-based Fortune 500 management consulting contractor Booz Allen Hamilton fired a subcontractor who warned the U.S. Treasury Department about the Department of Government Efficiency having access to the Treasury’s payment system. (Feb. 11)
2 | U.Va. board votes to continue gender-affirming care for existing patients under 19
During a Feb. 21 special meeting, the University of Virginia‘s board of visitors voted for UVA Health to continue providing gender-affirming treatment to people under 19, but only to current patients. (Feb. 21)
3 | $230 million chocolate factory coming to Frederick
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Feb. 28 that Wisconsin chocolate manufacturer Clasen Quality Chocolate plans to create 250 jobs at its upcoming production facility in Frederick County. (Feb. 28)
4 | Reports of NoVa housing market’s demise are greatly exaggerated, experts say
A February Facebook post inaccurately suggested federal workforce reductions had caused a flurry of Northern Virginia home sales. (Feb. 17)
5 | UVA Health CEO resigns
Dr. Craig Kent resigned as CEO of UVA Health on Feb. 25, following a closed session meeting of the University of Virginia’s board of visitors. (Feb. 26)