Recent Articles from Beth JoJack
Frederick prepares for data center development
Increasingly, data center developers are eyeing sites in parts of the commonwealth outside Northern Virginia, the largest data center market in the world. Members of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors decided to put a game plan in place before those developers come to call. “We wanted to be ready,” says Wyatt Pearson, planning and […]
More than 300 job cuts in Virginia, state reports
More than 300 Virginia jobs are being cut in June, including layoffs at CarParts.com, Kroger, and Nakupuna Companies.
Kroger to close at least two Virginia stores in profitability move
Kroger plans nationwide store closures over 18 months to improve profitability. At least two stores in Virginia will likely close.
Tysons company acquired in $5B wireless tech deal
Casa del Fuego Family Office and Trust acquires Digital Global Systems in all stock transaction valued at $5B.
Google buys $14M parcel for Botetourt data center
Google purchased 312 acres in Botetourt County for a future data center and pledged an additional $4Mfor community projects.
Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s opens soon — here’s what to know
Virginia's first Buc-ee’s opens June 30 in Mount Crawford, bringing 200+ jobs, brisket, beaver nuggets and a huge fan following to Rockingham County.
Traditional Medicinals moves forward with $47M plant in Franklin County
Traditional Medicinals will build a $47 million tea plant in Franklin County, creating 57 jobs.
Sentara, VWU sign letter of intent for health sciences college
Sentara Health and Virginia Wesleyan University plan to establish the Sentara College of Health Sciences of Virginia Wesleyan University.
Virginia leaders respond to reports of possible FBI academy move from Quantico
Virginia Democratic leaders oppose FBI's proposed plan to relocate its national training academy from Quantico to Huntsville, Alabama.
Navy, Dominion sign power agreement for Naval Weapons Station Yorktown
Dominion Energy and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown signed a deal to explore solar, natural gas or nuclear energy options for power.