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Scale AI to open Crystal City office in December
Scale AI will relocate from Washington, D.C., to Crystal City, opening a 22,000-square-foot office as part of a national expansion.
IT firm Qbase to lay off 60 remote employees
Qbase, a provider of decision-support technologies and IT professional services, plans to lay off 60 remote employees by year’s end.
Engineering dean named Virginia Tech’s next provost
Julie Ross will become Virginia Tech’s next executive vice president and provost in 2026, succeeding Cyril Clarke.
The 2025 Virginia Icon Honors Awards
Enduring leadership shapes institutions, communities and workforces. Across Virginia, trailblazing executives, public servants, educators and philanthropists have spent decades building organizations, creating opportunities and mentoring the next generation — leaving a record measured not only in results but in lasting impact. Virginia Business is proud to launch the Virginia Icons Honors, award[...]
Future accountants have new path to certification
Starting in 2026, Virginia will drop its 150-hour rule, allowing bachelor’s degree holders to become licensed CPAs after two years.
VA1 Summit gives tourism pros chance to talk
Virginia tourism leaders will gather in Danville for the annual VA1 Summit to discuss innovation, AI and the future of travel.
Roanoke remembers Hurricane Juan’s 1985 toll
Forty years ago, remnants of Hurricane Juan dumped buckets of rain on the Roanoke Valley for days. Then, on Election Day, the area received 6.6 inches over a few hours. The Roanoke River rose to more than 23 feet. The 1985 flood claimed 10 lives in the valley. An economic price was also paid. “In […]
Stafford delays voting on proposed Buc-ee’s
Stafford County Planning Commission delays vote on a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s as residents raise traffic and safety concerns.
MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million to Virginia State University, marking its largest-ever donation.
Freedom First credit union CEO to retire in 2026
Freedom First CEO Paul Phillips will retire in 2026. CFO Linda Johnson will succeed him at the Roanoke-headquartered credit union.
