Top Five July 2022

The top trending stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from June 15 to July 14, 2022, were led by a surprise economic development announcement from a Danish toymaker known for its iconic and colorful interlocking plastic bricks.

1  |  Lego to build $1B factory in Chesterfield

The Lego Group plans to erect a $1 billion toy manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County’s Meadowville Technology Park, creating more than 1,760 jobs. (June 15)

2  |  Sentara taps new president and CEO

Sentara Health Plans President Dennis Matheis will succeed Howard Kern as Sentara Healthcare’s president and CEO on Sept. 1. (June 24)

3  |  Virginia ranks third in CNBC’s Top States for Business

After a record-breaking two consecutive years at No. 1, Virginia slipped to third place in CNBC’s 2022 America’s Top States for Business rankings, ceding the top spot to North Carolina. (July 13)

4  |  First Va. casino opens in Bristol

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened in a temporary space in a former Belk department store. (July 8)

5  |  Dollar Tree overhauls C-suite

The Chesapeake-based Fortune 500 discount retailer shook up its top-tier leadership, moving to replace five executives, including the chief operating officer and chief financial officer. (June 28)