Recent Articles from Virginia Business
FOR THE RECORD: May 2026
CENTRAL VIRGINIA Delaware-based Fortune 500 specialty chemical company DuPont has completed the divestiture of its Aramids business, a designer and producer of synthetic fibers including Kevlar and Nomex, to Georgia-based manufacturer Arclin for about $1.8 billion, Arclin announced April 1. The sale will affect DuPont’s Spruance facility in Chesterfield County, which is billed as the [&hel[...]
HEARD AROUND VIRGINIA: May 2026
Arlington County-based Carecubes, a company working to eliminate infectious disease transmission in health care settings, announced March 19 the close of its $6.5 million Series A funding round. The company’s product is the Carecube ISTARI, an FDA-approved mobile isolation unit designed for rapid deployment. According to the company, the unit has been purchased by hospitals, […]
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Joi Taylor Dean has been elected 2026 president of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association. Dean outlined a vision, “Driving What’s Next: Investment, Impact and Influence.” She is also a Conference of Minority Transportation Officials 2026 Women Who Move the Nation honoree. Announce your new employees, promotions, b[...]
2026 Virginia Business Best Places to Work | Small companies
#1 Troika Solutions Committed to rewarding their employees, IT defense contractor Troika builds a mission-focused culture rooted in service, collaboration and long-term employee support. The company emphasizes hiring experienced professionals, including veterans, and empowering them through mentorship, training and meaningful work. Flexible telework options across 11 states promote work-life balan[...]
Virginia 500 Spotlight April 2026 | KIM ROY
Kim Roy shares personal insights and highlights Hitt Contracting's new 270,000-square-foot Virginia headquarters opening in early 2027 near West Falls Church Metro.
2026 Virginia Power 50 List
Many of the 50 most powerful people in Virginia are here because they lead major corporations, such as Fortune 100 mainstays like General Dynamics and Freddie Mac, and the privately owned candy and pet care giant Mars, whose partial owner Jacqueline Mars lands on our list due to her personal wealth. Others are influential public […]


















