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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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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

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Milestone Technologies to lay off 51 in Henrico

Milestone Technologies announced last week that it plans to lay off 51 employees at White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County.

Real Estate

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Stanley Martin Homes completes $221M acquisition of United Homes Group

Stanley Martin Homes announced Monday that it has completed its $221 million all-cash acquisition of United Homes Group.

Money

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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

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Army awards $869M contract to Leidos

The U.S. Army awarded Leidos an $869M contract to build systems, using AI and other tools, aimed at accelerating decision making.

People

BridgeTower Media names Sandy Almendarez vice president of content

BridgeTower Media names Sandy Almendarez vice president of content

BridgeTower Media names Sandy Almendarez vice president of content to lead digital-first strategy across 40+ B2B brands from greensboro.

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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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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

Details coming soon!

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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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

Annual US inflation posts biggest gain in nearly 3 years in March

Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against ‘easing bias’

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.

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

Oil prices jumped about 5% as Iran attacked UAE ports and vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global oil supply routes.

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

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

Spirit Airlines requests bankruptcy court approval to pay $10.7 million in retention bonuses as it ceases operations amid failed bailout talks and rising fuel costs.

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Virginia’s economic competitiveness depends on civic infrastructure

Making the business case for InternshipsVA

Millennials burn out while holding it all together

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

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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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