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Live conventions return but face rising costs
Event planners across Virginia say meetings and conventions are thriving again, even as costs and expectations climb.
Chesterfield zoning update moves forward
Chesterfield County advances ZOMod, its zoning overhaul aligning rules with growth goals. Final vote set Sept. 17 after public hearing.
The Lake surf park, retail hub rises in Chesterfield
The Lake development in Chesterfield County is starting to shore up. The 105-acre mixed-use development will include a surf park as well as commercial, hotel and residential properties. The centerpiece of The Lake will be a 13-acre artificial lake with a tow cable for wakeboarding, kayaking, standup paddle boarding and other water-related activities. It was […]
AI startup boom ‘here to stay’ in Virginia
Virginia’s AI startups are seeing record funding and expansion across biotech, cybersecurity, SaaS and more, driving tech innovation across the state.
Richmond’s new tallest building planned
Boutique hotel, condos, apartments and offices would be part of 875,000-square-foot tower on E. Main Street in Richmond.
Port of Virginia channel widening boosts ship traffic
Port of Virginia completes channel widening, enabling 2-way ship traffic and boosting cargo volumes as deepening continues and offshore wind grows.
Tariffs, politics drive uncertainty for shipping
Rising tariffs, Red Sea attacks, and labor costs create instability for shippers and could impact Port of Virginia operations and U.S. supply chain
Central Va. Big Deal: Petersburg voters say ‘yes’ to a $1.4 billion casino
Petersburg voters know when to hold ’em and know when to fold ’em. In November 2024, more than 80% of voters approved a casino referendum, giving the green light to Cordish Cos.’ $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, which will be built on an undeveloped, roughly 90-acre site off Interstate 95 in Petersburg. Baltimore-based […]
Central Va. Year-in-Review: Region scores in manufacturing, data centers
Central Virginia continued making headway in manufacturing and offices in 2024, as well as seeing increased interest from the data center sector. Growth is still taking place in Northern Virginia, home of Loudoun County’s famous “Data Center Alley,” where 70% of the world’s internet traffic courses, but as companies seek less expensive land for data […]
Henrico launches office buildings incentive program
During the pandemic, the office industry was “hit hard and quick,” says Jane DuFrane, senior vice president and Richmond market leader of Highwoods Properties, the Richmond area’s biggest landlord. But because office lease contracts last several years, “we didn’t feel the pain of COVID until those office leases started to expire,” she says. And that […]
