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Lumber Liquidators moving HQ, warehousing out of Virginia

Lumber Liquidators is relocating its headquarters and distribution operations from Henrico County to Tennessee.

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Medicaid cuts put 10 Virginia hospitals at risk, report says

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Carilion gets $500K grant for proton therapy campaign

Carilion Clinic Foundation received a $500,000 grant from the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia for its $50 million proton therapy campaign.

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LMI secures $100M Space Force contract

LMI has been awarded a $100 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to help it better manage and support its equipment.

Real Estate

Harbor Group International to purchase 11 multifamily properties for $562M

Harbor Group International to purchase 11 multifamily properties for $562M

Harbor Group International plans to purchase 11 multifamily properties from Virginia Beach-based AH Realty Trust for $562 million.

Money

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Wall Street ends sharply higher on US-Iran ceasefire

Wall Street stocks closed sharply higher after a US-Iran ceasefire agreement lifted investor sentiment and eased fears of war-related market disruptions.

Government

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Amentum wins $425M California firefighting contract

Amentum secured a $425 million contract from Cal Fire to provide aerial firefighting support in California, enhancing wildfire response capabilities.

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Richmond Region Tourism names inaugural chief growth officer

Richmond Region Tourism has named Jerrine Lee its first chief growth officer, as it rolls out a new plan to boost tourism.

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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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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

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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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Oil tumbles below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

‘A whole civilization will die tonight’ says Trump as Iran defies looming deadline

US hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy

Health insurers rise after US lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates

Oil prices mixed; Brent flat, US crude up as Iran keeps Hormuz shut ahead of Trump deadline

Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out’ on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come

White House says increased productivity means Fed can cut rates

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Meta unveils first AI model from costly superintelligence team

Meta Platforms launched Muse Spark, its first ai model from a high-cost superintelligence team, aiming to enhance everyday tasks across its social platforms.

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March jobs report blows past expectations

US employers added 178,000 jobs in march, beating expectations amid energy price concerns tied to the iran conflict, signaling labor market resilience.

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Jeff Shell exits as president of Paramount Skydance amid legal disputes

Jeff Shell is out as president of Paramount Skydance following legal disputes involving a $150 million lawsuit and allegations of misconduct.

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Aerospace parts maker Arxis targets $11.2 billion valuation in US IPO

Arxis, the aerospace components maker based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, aims for an $11.2 billion valuation in its U.S. initial public offering.

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Global energy stocks plunge as US-Iran ceasefire hits oil

April 8 (Reuters) – U.S. and European energy stocks slid on Wednesday, as a ceasefire to the Middle East conflict punctured the hefty war premium built into oil prices due to fears of supply disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil fell below $100 per barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday agreed […]

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Bridging the workplace soft-skills gap across generations

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

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

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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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Virginia’s economic competitiveness depends on civic infrastructure

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

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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 […]

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