Recent Articles from Beth JoJack
Northern Virginia home listings surged 63% in March over 2024
Northern Virginia home listings jumped 63% in March, far outpacing national trends as job cuts hit the region. Experts weigh in on what's behind the spike.
Strategy reports $4.2B Q1 loss
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, posted a $4.2B Q1 loss but now holds 553,555 bitcoins worth $51.55, continuing its aggressive crypto strategy.
Farm Credit of Virginias CEO to retire
Brad Cornelius will retire in late 2025 after leading Farm Credit of the Virginias for five years. He grew the cooperative's loan portfolio to $2.3B and 12,500 customer-owners.
Senate blocks Kaine-sponsored bid to stop Trump’s tariffs
Senate Republicans block a resolution cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to halt Trump’s global tariffs, highlighting GOP divides and rising economic concerns.
Northern Virginia business leaders’ confidence drops in Q2
Business confidence in Northern Virginia declined in Q2 2025, with leaders citing federal layoffs, inflation and supply chain issues, a new survey shows.
Professional Services Council names ex-Trump official new CEO
The Professional Services Council has named former Trump official Jim Carroll as its new CEO, succeeding David Berteau after nine years of leadership.
Buc-ee’s hiring for new Virginia location opening in June
Buc-ee's — the Texas-based chain of travel centers — will hold a multiday hiring event in May for its upcoming 74,000-square-foot Rockingham County location.
Henry County eyes $1.2M sale of 1,200-acre industrial site
Henry County's IDA has signed a deal offering a company the option to buy a 1,200-acre industrial site near Patriot Centre for $1.2M, boosting job prospects.
Amazon’s HQ2 hiring falls short of 2024 target
Amazon's HQ2 in Arlington has hired 7,232 workers — below its 2024 goal. Since 2018, Amazon has made more than $2.5 billion in capital investment at HQ2.
Dollar Tree names chief supply chain officer
Walgreens' former chief supply chain officer has started as Dollar Tree's chief supply chain officer effective Monday, the Chesapeake Fortune 500 discount retailer announced. Roxanne Weng succeeds Mike Kindy, who is retiring.