Recent Articles from Beth JoJack
As Yokohama prepares to close Salem plant, workers consider what’s next
Yokohama’s Salem tire plant is set to close, leaving more than 500 workers searching for jobs. Many showed up at at a job fair Thursday.
Berry Hill Megasite sale could bring $73B project
A $73 billion data center project could come to the Berry Hill megasite after officials approved a land sale deal with Stack Infrastructure.
Investor buys Morgan Olson facility in Pittsylvania
An investment buyer purchased the 927,500-square-foot Morgan Olson manufacturing plant at Cane Creek Centre in Pittsylvania County.
Fukoku Korea to invest $18.9M in Henry manufacturing facility
Fukoku Korea will invest $18.9 million to open a manufacturing plant producing automotive components in Henry County, Virginia, creating 60 jobs.
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage to lay off 52 in Atkins
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage will lay off 52 employees and end production at its Atkins facility April 23.
AeroFarms works toward sale of Pittsylvania location; closure delayed
AeroFarms works through a sale process as its Danville vertical farm faces possible closure and 145 job losses.
Virginia economy to slow in 2026, U.Va. experts forecast
Weldon Cooper forecast projects Virginia GDP slowing in 2026, unemployment rising and housing prices dipping before rebounding in 2027.
2026 Va. Leadership on the move: KEITH BARR
President and CEO CarMax Goochland County
2026 Va. Leadership on the move: JOHN BAYLOUNY
President, and CEO Leonardo DRS Arlington County
2026 Va. Leadership on the move: Gaurav Bhatia
President and CEO Langley Federal Credit Union, Newport News


















