Recent Articles from Virginia Business
Hampton Roads Business 2025: Executive Insights
Virginia Business asked six Hampton Roads leaders to discuss how their organizations are contributing to the region’s success and meeting challenges such as changing trade policy, regional cooperation and workforce training. PAT DAVIS-HAGENS Market president, Bon Secours Hampton Roads, Suffolk How does Bon Secours assess where to open new facilities, like the hospital in Suffolk […]
HEARD AROUND VIRGINIA
McLean identity verification tech company ID.me has raised $340 million via Series E financing and its recent credit facility, according to a Sept. 3 announcement. The funding raises the company’s valuation to more than $2 billion. Ribbit Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors Ares Management credit funds and Moonshots Capital and new […]
Virginia 500 October 2025 Spotlight: CHRIS KEFFER
FIRST JOB: Washing dishes at the local restaurant INTERESTING PLACES I’VE TRAVELED: The Exumas and Abacos, super cool island chains that are part of the Bahamas MOST VALUED POSSESSION: Babe Ruth autographed baseball given to me by my grandmother ADVICE FOR NEW COLLEGE GRADS: Show up early to work, take on hard projects and demonstrate […]
For the Record October 2025
Central Virginia Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is planning to locate a major manufacturing facility in Albemarle County, a state official confirmed to Virginia Business in August. A state commission has voted to recommend that the General Assembly approve a state incentives package exceeding $10 million for the project. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced in July that AstraZeneca […]
Out and About October 2025
1. Maximus Chair John J. Haley rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 8 in celebration of the Tysons-based government contractor’s 50th anniversary. (Photo courtesy NYSE Group) 2. On Aug. 14, Smithfield Foods donated $500,000 to Riverside Health’s Riverside Smithfield Hospital, which is scheduled to open in January 2026. Participating in the […]