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Living Legends: WHITTINGTON W. ‘WHITT’ CLEMENT
News August 29, 2022

Living Legends: WHITTINGTON W. ‘WHITT’ CLEMENT

With first-class people skills, Clement might have become Virginia’s governor if he hadn’t failed to win the Democratic nomination for attorney general in 2001 — or so mused a Virginian-Pilot editorial writer last summer. Instead, Clement, a well-known attorney, is currently putting those skills to work as the University of Virginia’s rector. A Wahoo through […]

Federal Contractors/Technology: JENNIFER CHRONIS
Virginia 500 August 29, 2022

Federal Contractors/Technology: JENNIFER CHRONIS

Chronis joined Palo Alto, California-based cloud computing virtualization software company VMware in March, moving over from Verizon, where she had also overseen federal contracting. In May, VMware agreed to be acquired for $61 billion by Broadcom Inc. A retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and combat veteran with more than two decades of service, Chronis served […]

Federal Contractors/Technology: GARY J. SHAPIRO 
Virginia 500 August 29, 2022

Federal Contractors/Technology: GARY J. SHAPIRO 

In 2021, Shapiro was awarded France’s Legion of Honor in Paris, recognizing his service in spearheading the transition to a technology-forward society and for organizing CES, the world’s largest consumer technology trade event, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show. French President Emmanuel Macron conferred the rank of chevalier on Shapiro, who has led CTA since […]

Professional Services: DANNY ROBINSON
Virginia 500 August 29, 2022

Professional Services: DANNY ROBINSON

A creative officer who came from the client relations side of the business, Robinson was named Ad Age’s chief creative officer of the year in April, noting The Martin Agency increased output after Robinson took charge of the advertising firm’s creative department in 2020. He is Martin’s first Black chief creative officer and has restructured […]

Telecommunications: CHRISTOPHER FRENCH
Virginia 500 August 29, 2022

Telecommunications: MAGGIE HALLBACH

In February, Hallbach was named senior vice president for Verizon Public Sector, which serves federal, state and local government customers as well as customers of Verizon Frontline, the telecom giant’s line of public safety technology solutions and services. The role may be new, but she’s been with the company for 25 years. She graduated from […]

Real Estate: KIM ROY
Virginia 500 August 29, 2022

Real Estate: FRANK ‘BUDDY’ GADAMS

Gadams prides himself on his passion for changing communities and cities for the better, as well as his willingness to take on challenging projects. His business, which has eight employees in Virginia, has restored historic landmarks that run along the colonial neighborhoods in Tidewater. He has developed town houses, condos and loft apartments in Norfolk […]

2022 Virginia 500: Manufacturing
Virginia 500 August 29, 2022

Manufacturing: JEREMY R. HOFF

Hoff joined Hooker Furniture in 2017, serving consecutive terms as president of the upholstery, case goods and then legacy brands divisions before being named CEO in February 2021. He also serves on its board of directors. An industry veteran, Hoff is only the fourth CEO in the company’s 98-year history and is the first nonfamily […]

Retail/Wholesale: POUL WEIHRAUCH
Virginia 500 August 29, 2022

Retail/Wholesale: JACK WOODFIN

Woodfin Heating began as a small heating-oil business founded by John and Anne Woodfin in 1977. Their son, Jack, has led the operation since his father’s 2010 death. Today, Woodfin Heating also offers HVAC installation and servicing, as well as electrical and plumbing services, indoor air solutions, home security and fuel delivery. The Woodfin family […]

out & about August 29, 2022

OUT & ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2022

  1. Casey Hollins, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s managing director of communications and public relations, accepted Spotlight on Excellence Awards in August from the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association on behalf of REC’s communications and public relations team.  2. Competitors struggle through the 4-mile “The Muddler,�[...]

For the Record August 29, 2022

September 2022 For The Record

CENTRAL Goochland County supervisors gave their unanimous stamp of approval to a proposed 650,000-square-foot e-commerce fulfillment center in August, clearing the way for what promises to be one of the most significant economic development projects in the county’s history. While board members were aligned in support of the $500 million project — noting, among other […]

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Top Stories

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

The Trump administration says furloughed workers aren’t guaranteed back pay during the shutdown, r[...]

A rendering of Colonna’s Shipyard’s latest investment, a new $70 million drydock currently under construction. Image courtesy Colonna's Shipyard

Colonna’s Shipyard invests $79M to build 4th drydock

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard announced Friday that it has invested $70 million to acquire its [...]

Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts

Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts

Virginia hospitals face closures as Medicaid cuts hit budgets; Augusta Health closes clinics, warns [...]

Brian Warpup inspects one of his soybean fields in Warren, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Trump’s trade battle with China puts soybean farmers in peril

China stops buying U.S. soybeans, leaving Virginia farmers with fewer export markets. Simultaneously[...]

Trump slaps tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks

Trump slaps tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks

Starting Oct. 1, Trump will impose tariffs of up to 100% on drugs, cabinets, furniture and heavy tru[...]

White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown

White House budget office tells agencies to draft mass firing plans ahead of potential shutdown

OMB told agencies to prepare mass layoffs if the government shuts down next week, escalating pressur[...]

People

Dale Wagoner plans to retire as CEO at the end of the year. Photo courtesy LMI

LMI CEO transitions to chairman

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth hires new general manager

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The Flagstop Car Wash location at 11031 Iron Bridge Road in Chester. Photo courtesy Flagstop.

Richmond-area car wash chain promotes CEO, other execs

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Regions

Digital Gateway opponents score legal win

Digital Gateway opponents score legal win

A Virginia judge voided the rezoning for the $500M Prince William Digital Gateway project, siding wi[...]

Federal funding repeals could halt rural broadband expansion

Federal funding repeals could halt rural broadband expansion

The much-heralded broadband expansion efforts in Southwest Virginia may not come to fruition after a[...]

Danville invests $3 million to prep Coleman site

Danville invests $3 million to prep Coleman site

In July, Danville City Council members OK’d an infusion of funding for 158 acres on Gypsum Road kn[...]

Data centers stir debate in Frederick

Data centers stir debate in Frederick

After rejecting two major data centers, Frederick County supervisors back a fact sheet to study impa[...]


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