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2025 Living Legends: BARRY, CAROLYN AND RICHARD F.
Longtime Hampton Roads residents, the Barrys made a $35 million donation to Old Dominion University in 2016, then the Norfolk university’s largest individual gift, which funded the Barry Art Museum. Richard “Dick” Barry, whose father was a math professor at ODU, retired as vice chairman of Landmark Media Enterprises in 2010, and Carolyn Barry, a […]
BridgeTower Media acquires Grace Media, leader in window coverings industry
BridgeTower Media — parent company of Virginia Business and a leading provider of business intelligence, marketing solutions, and events across more than 40 specialized B2B brands — has acquired Grace Media, the company behind the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) and Window Fashion VISION magazine, including its digital platform www.wf-vision.com. As the premier annual event [&hellip[...]
The Mailroom: No excuses for illegal immigration
I was disappointed to see that your July column about illegals had a strong liberal slant. The term “undocumented” is liberal speak for illegal entry. It’s crime. We have a legitimate entry vehicle that includes green cards and visa programs in addition to normal immigration. There is no excuse for endorsing illegal activities in the […]
For the Record: August 2025
Central Virginia In late June, Bow Tie Partners unveiled its $5 million overhaul of BTM Movieland at Boulevard Square, which opened in 2009 inside a 53,000-square-foot former locomotive factory near Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood. The new attractions from the renovation projects are open, including two new large-format auditoriums, reclining seats throughout the auditoriums[...]
Virginia 500 spotlight August 2025: CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ KUHN
WHAT I DO FOR FUN: I am an avid outdoorsman. This passion for nature has shaped my interest in conserving land for future generations. WHAT I WAS LIKE IN HIGH SCHOOL: I’ve always liked to work, and this was true when I was a kid. In fact, I launched JK Moving from the basement of […]
StartVirginia: Heard Around Virginia August 2025
AgroSpheres, a Charlottesville biotech company developing nontoxic crop-protection products, announced in late June it was launching commercial sales of Fun-Thyme, a biofungicide derived from thyme oil. The company is partnering with Denver-based agricultural products marketer and distributor Wilbur-Ellis to introduce the product to U.S. farms. Fun-Thyme is billed as a highly effective alternative[...]
Top Five: August 2025
The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from June 10 through July 10 included news of University of Virginia President Jim Ryan’s resignation amid federal pressure over university DEI policies. 1 | Buc-ee’s opens first Virginia location in Mount Crawford Some fans camped out overnight and some drove from as far away as […]
Top five for June 2025
The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from May 12 through June 12 included news of layoffs stemming from the Trump administration’s efforts to cut spending on federal contracts. 1 | Newport News Shipbuilding to furlough 471 workers Company spokesperson said furloughs were not expected to last more than five months. (May 30) […]
For the record July 2025
Central Virginia The Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront kicked off its inaugural show June 7 with some blasts from MTV days past. Rick Springfield cruised into the new Richmond venue as headliner on the “I Want My ‘80s Tour” with opening acts John Cafferty, Wang Chung, and John Waite. A partnership between Charlottesville-based Red Light Management […]
Out and About
1. In late May, the Roanoke Sheriff’s Office hosted a job fair for inmates at its detention center. (Photo courtesy Roanoke Sheriff’s Office) 2. Customers spoke with Liebherr product experts and viewed the company’s heavy machinery June 4 during the Liebherr Equipment Source 2025 Open House in Newport News. (Photo courtesy Liebherr USA) 3. Bowman […]
